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In 1982, he was banned for the next decade.

Megadeth's third album arrived on Jan. 19, 1988.

Lawsuit filed against Motley Crue alleges band used backing tracks to cover up sloppy playing.

Then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.

On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

The Blue Ridge Rock Festival continues to add more performers en route to filling out a 144-act lineup for this year

Get the history behind these two tragedies.

Uncover the story of Disturbed's perseverance in a music scene that initially resisted their heavier rock sound.

Celebrate the anniversary of Black Sabbath's groundbreaking debut album that introduced a new sound to hard rock.

Some bands traffic in covers more than others, but almost every rock band has a standout cover song that has become a fan favorite.

It wasn't an April Fool's joke.

Get the story behind White Zombie's 'Astro-Creep 2000'.

March 15, 1976.

On Dec. 28, 2015, we lost an all-time legend.

After becoming an overnight sensation for singing Drowning Pool's 'Bodies' on 'America's Got Talent,' 82-year-old John Hetlinger performed live with the band.

Our Wiki video library has started to fill up quickly, so we've rounded up our favorite five 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' segments shot so far.

Shinedown will continue to celebrate the release of their new disc ‘Amaryllis’ throughout the summer as the headliner on the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival kicking off in August with Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach and more – but even leading up to that, they have a lot of creative surprises in store for fans.

During our coverage of the 2012 New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, we had the chance to speak with more than a dozen bands throughout the three days of music and brutality. In addition to exclusive interviews, we took the chance to ask members from each band, “What is one thing you must bring on tour with you (excluding electronics)?”

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Loudwire has an exclusive on Chevelle's new album 'Hats Off To The Bull' featuring 'Face To The Floor' heard right here on Planet Radio