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The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2023 (So Far)
So far, so good!

The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time
Who is No. 1?

Playlist – 50 New Rock + Metal Songs Released This Week
Keep up with all the new music right here every Friday with Loudwire's rock and metal playlists on Spotify.

The 30 Best Grunge Albums of All Time
The grunge movement had a lot of unsung heroes in addition to the legends.

Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s
The 1980s were a glorious time for heavy music, so get ready to reflect on the decade with our picks for the Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s!

Best Metal Song of Each Year Since 1970
See Loudwire's picks for the best metal song of each year since 1970, alongside the runner-up choices!

Tommy Lee Posts Fully Nude Photo of Himself on Social Media
That's one way to excite your followers.

Axl Rose Calls Vladimir Putin a Murderous ‘Little Man’ in Show of Support for Ukraine
But that's not all he had to say.

Every Thrash Metal ‘Big 4′ Album Ranked From Worst to Best
Four brilliant discographies get put to the real test.

Kid Rock Insults LGBT Service Members With Reactionary Fourth of July Meme
See what he posted.

Musicians Talking About Childhood Bullies
Some of your favorite artists have thoughts on bullying.

2022 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar
We keep track of all the rock and metal releases so you don't have to.