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Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 1986? loudwire.com/rock-metal-clas… loudwire.com/rock-metal-clas…

Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 1986?

Heavy music was starting to receive more mainstream attention thanks to some of the emerging new bands.

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9 Rock + Metal Songs That Feature Famous Speeches: loudwire.com/rock-metal-song… loudwire.com/rock-metal-song…

9 Rock + Metal Songs That Feature Famous Speeches

These artists mixed history into their art.

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The 5 Most Underrated Black Sabbath Albums: loudwire.com/underrated-blac… loudwire.com/underrated-blac…

The 5 Most Underrated Black Sabbath Albums

Black Sabbath fans can go round and round debating their best albums. But we're here to give you their five most underrated albums.

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Do You Remember These Forgotten 1996 Rock Radio Hits? loudwire.com/forgotten-1996-… loudwire.com/forgotten-1996-…

Do You Remember These Forgotten 1996 Rock Radio Hits?

These songs were all over radio in 1996, but do you still remember them 30 years later?

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The '90s had some great vocalists. Shout out your favorites. We'll start with Soundgarden's Chris Cornell. 📷: Gie Knaeps, Getty Images
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The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the '70s, '80s + '90s: loudwire.com/shocking-rock-m… loudwire.com/shocking-rock-m…

The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the '70s, '80s + '90s

Imagine hearing these events on the news.

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11 Forgotten '90s Bands Formed by '80s Metal Legends: loudwire.com/forgotten-1990s… loudwire.com/forgotten-1990s…

11 Forgotten ‘90s Bands Formed by '80s Metal Legends

As hair metal fizzled and lineups splintered, many '80s stars attempted to start over. Most projects, however, didn't find much success and have been forgotten decades later. Except here!

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5 HUGE Bands That Played Small Shows Under Different Names: loudwire.com/rock-metal-band… loudwire.com/rock-metal-band…

5 HUGE Bands That Played Small Shows Under Different Names

They used pseudonyms to play small shows.

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WATCH: Motionless in White Talk With the Dead During 'Paranormal Prison' Investigation: loudwire.com/motionless-in-w… loudwire.com/motionless-in-w…

Motionless in White Talk With the Dead During 'Paranormal Prison' Investigation

One skeptic, one believer. It's the Season 4 premiere of 'Paranormal Prison.'

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The Advice James Hetfield Gave Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta on Getting Sober: loudwire.com/advice-james-he… loudwire.com/advice-james-he…

The Advice James Hetfield Gave Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta on Getting Sober

Hetfield inspired Jasta to get sober and stay sober.

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12 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week: loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-… loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-…

12 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Greta Van Fleet, The Interrupters and High on Fire lead this week's new touring announcements.

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OUT NOW 💿 See the New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today: loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-… loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-…

The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See what new albums are out this week and all the rock and metal releases headed your way later this year. Need a refresher on what's already out? It's here!

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POLL: What Songs Should Be Played at Billy Idol's Rock Hall Induction?: loudwire.com/billy-idol-song… loudwire.com/billy-idol-song…

Poll: What Songs Should Be Played at Billy Idol's Rock Hall Induction?

Which Billy Idol songs would you like to see played at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction?

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On this date in 1980, we lost drumming legend John Bonham. What, in your opinion, was his finest work as a member of Led Zeppelin? 📷: Chris Walter/WireImage, Getty Images
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The Advice James Hetfield Gave Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta on Getting Sober: loudwire.com/advice-james-he… loudwire.com/advice-james-he…

The Advice James Hetfield Gave Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta on Getting Sober

Hetfield inspired Jasta to get sober and stay sober.

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WATCH: Motionless in White Talk With the Dead During 'Paranormal Prison' Investigation: loudwire.com/motionless-in-w… loudwire.com/motionless-in-w…

Motionless in White Talk With the Dead During 'Paranormal Prison' Investigation

One skeptic, one believer. It's the Season 4 premiere of 'Paranormal Prison.'

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Knocked Loose Reaches Out to Assist Woman Injured During Louder Than Life Set: loudwire.com/knocked-loose-h… loudwire.com/knocked-loose-h…

Knocked Loose Reaches Out to Assist Woman Horrifically Injured During Louder Than Life Set

The Tennessee woman was reportedly paralyzed after a man fell out of a tree and landed on top of her during the fest.

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9 Rock + Metal Songs That Feature Famous Speeches: loudwire.com/rock-metal-song… loudwire.com/rock-metal-song…

9 Rock + Metal Songs That Feature Famous Speeches

These artists mixed history into their art.

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46 YEARS AGO - Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Died: loudwire.com/led-zeppelin-jo… loudwire.com/led-zeppelin-jo…

46 Years Ago – Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Dies

Today we mourn the anniversary of the death of the heavy beat master that guided Led Zeppelin.

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54 YEARS AGO - Black Sabbath Released the Drug-Fueled 'Vol. 4': loudwire.com/black-sabbath-v… loudwire.com/black-sabbath-v…

54 Years Ago – Black Sabbath Release the Drug-Fueled 'Vol. 4'

Black Sabbath kept the heaviness going with their fourth studio album on this date in 1972.

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