25 Best Albums of 202325 Best Albums of 2023In a year with thousands of new albums, these 25 stand out the most.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
The 40 Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2023The 40 Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2023These songs made the biggest splash on radio this year.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Fans React to the 2024 Grammy Rock, Metal + Alternative NominationsFans React to the 2024 Grammy Rock, Metal + Alternative NominationsHow are people responding to this year's nominations?Chad ChildersChad Childers
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Every Rock + Metal 2023 Billboard Music Awards Nominee RevealedEvery Rock + Metal 2023 Billboard Music Awards Nominee RevealedSee who's been nominated.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Lars Ulrich Reacts to Seeing AC/DC’s First Show in Seven YearsLars Ulrich Reacts to Seeing AC/DC’s First Show in Seven YearsHe witnessed their comeback.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Songs With Social MessagesSongs With Social MessagesMusic has the power to move people to action. Taylor MarkarianTaylor Markarian
How Did Metallica Find Cliff Burton?How Did Metallica Find Cliff Burton?Revisiting how Metallica made one of the biggest lineup changes in metal.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Bands That Swapped Instruments OnstageBands That Swapped Instruments OnstageSometimes a changeup works.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Bands With the Most Diehard FanbasesBands With the Most Diehard FanbasesThey take 'Stan' to a new level.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Metallica’s James Hetfield Says Lars Ulrich ‘Never Rehearsed’ Until a Few Years AgoMetallica’s James Hetfield Says Lars Ulrich ‘Never Rehearsed’ Until a Few Years AgoOh really?Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Artists Who've Sold the Most Tickets (Up to 26 Million!)Artists Who've Sold the Most Tickets (Up to 26 Million!)One artist has sold over 26 million tickets!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita