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31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 30 in 2025
Grunge was going strong, but it wasn't the only game in town in 1995. How many of these albums from 30 years ago do you remember?

31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 20 in 2025
Two decades down. Do these 2005 albums still hold up as some of your favorites from that era?

31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 10 in 2025
Just like that, a decade has gone by in a flash. Do you remember these essential albums of 2015?

Alice in Chains, Shinedown Scrutinized in Pandemic Payout Report
A new Business Insider report has called out several acts, including Alice in Chains and Shinedown, for questionable use of their pandemic grant money.

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Is the 9th Album to Reach Chart Record
'Nevermind' continues to make history has it remains one of the highest-selling albums.

Former Replacements Guitarist Slim Dunlap Dead at 73
He played on two of the band's studio albums and contributed to their biggest commercial hit.

Watch Soundgarden Members Play Early Career Hits at Benefit Show
Soundgarden's Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd reunited over the weekend at Seattle's SMoocH benefit show with Shaina Shepherd on vocals.

U2 Drummer's Disability Makes Counting 'Like Climbing Everest'
Larry Mullen Jr. says the condition explains his "pained" face during concerts.

The 11 Best Rock Albums of 2024 Ranked
Loudwire's writers recap the best rock albums of the year. See which of your favorites are here!

Morrissey Slams Johnny Marr for Making Smiths Fans Choose Sides
The Smiths singer has hit out at his former bandmate for forcing fans to choose sides between them.