The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024 (So Far)The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024 (So Far)Loudwire names the best rock and metal albums of 2024 so far. See if your favorites made the cut!Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week 17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week Catch up on a week's worth of tour and festival announcements.Chad ChildersChad ChildersJoe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Judas Priest Announce More North American Tour Dates With SabatonJudas Priest Announce More North American Tour Dates With SabatonSee when Judas Priest and Sabaton will be touring together later this year.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
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The Best Album by 35 Legendary Metal BandsThe Best Album by 35 Legendary Metal BandsLoudwire names the best album by 35 legendary heavy metal bands from across the decades.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Setlist + Video - Judas Priest Kick Off North American TourSetlist + Video - Judas Priest Kick Off North American TourSee the setlists and fan-filmed video from Judas Priest's North American tour kickoff with Sabaton.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Non-Singers Who Only Played on a Rock or Metal Band's First AlbumNon-Singers Who Only Played on a Rock or Metal Band's First AlbumHow many of these departures did YOU know about?Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Rock, Metal Concept Albums That Bit Off More Than They Could ChewRock, Metal Concept Albums That Bit Off More Than They Could ChewGood on you for trying, though!Jordan BlumJordan Blum
15 Rock + Metal Album Anniversary Tour Lineups We'd Love to See15 Rock + Metal Album Anniversary Tour Lineups We'd Love to SeeLet's all travel back in time and rock out once more with the albums that meant something to us.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Judas Priest Albums Ranked From Worst to BestJudas Priest Albums Ranked From Worst to BestAn impressive catalog of true heavy metal!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita