5 Big Rock + Metal Albums Announced This Week (Jan. 19-22, 2026)5 Big Rock + Metal Albums Announced This Week (Jan. 19-22, 2026)The latest in another week of new album announcements in rock and metal.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Sepultura Book Final North American Tour With Exodus, Biohazard + MoreSepultura Book Final North American Tour With Exodus, Biohazard + MoreIt's one last time around on Sepultura's farewell tour, playing U.S. and Canadian venues for the last time before the hang it up.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Best Cover Song By Big Thrash BandsBest Cover Song By Big Thrash BandsBreaking down the biggest (and sometimes silliest) covers from Metallica, Anthrax, Exodus and other major thrash metal acts.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
9 Best Thrash Metal Songs Over 9 Minutes Long9 Best Thrash Metal Songs Over 9 Minutes LongSpeed and aggression are the genre's stock-in-trade, but these bands weren't afraid to get experimental. Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Best Non-Big 4 Thrash RiffsBest Non-Big 4 Thrash RiffsSome are fast. Some are groovy. All are heavy — and awesome.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
10 More Iconic Riffs Played by Rock + Metal Guitarists You Know10 More Iconic Riffs Played by Rock + Metal Guitarists You KnowYou know the riffs, but you may not associate the guitarists with these songs. Still, these classic riffs inspired a new generation of players tearing it up today.Chad ChildersChad Childers
How Exodus’ Rob Dukes Learned to ScreamHow Exodus’ Rob Dukes Learned to ScreamWatch a new episode of How I Learned to Scream with Exodus vocalist Rob Dukes.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Most Collected Albums By 11 Big Thrash Metal BandsMost Collected Albums By 11 Big Thrash Metal BandsFrom Metallica and Slayer to Death Angel and Municipal Waste, here are the most beloved thrash metal albums among music collectors. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
The Best Album by 15 Big Thrash BandsThe Best Album by 15 Big Thrash BandsLoudwire singles out 15 big thrash bands and names the best album by each.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
INTERVIEW: Gary Holt Reflects on Writing Memoir, Preparing to Play Ozzy’s Final Show With SlayerINTERVIEW: Gary Holt Reflects on Writing Memoir, Preparing to Play Ozzy’s Final Show With SlayerGary Holt reflects on the early days of Exodus' career, what it was like writing a memoir and what it means to be part of Ozzy Osbourne's final show. Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Exodus’ Gary Holt Reveals the Biggest Myth He Learned About Paul BaloffExodus’ Gary Holt Reveals the Biggest Myth He Learned About Paul BaloffThe Exodus guitarist reflected on the band's former singer and other recollections in speaking about his 'A Fabulous Disaster' memoir.Full Metal JackieFull Metal Jackie
What Ever Happened to Rock + Metal’s Class of 1985?What Ever Happened to Rock + Metal’s Class of 1985?Some had careers that are still going while others spent a short lived time in the spotlight. See what happened to rock and metal's class of 1985.Chad ChildersChad Childers