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      <title>The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:01:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. <a href="https://loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-metal-album-release-calendar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. <a href="https://loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-metal-album-release-calendar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Surprising Moments Metallica Needed Substitute Musicians</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:17:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From James Hetfield's injuries to Lars Ulrich's unexpected "episode," here the unexpected musicians who stepped up to replace members of Metallica when there was an emergency.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-emergency-fill-ins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From James Hetfield&apos;s injuries to Lars Ulrich&apos;s unexpected &quot;episode,&quot; here the unexpected musicians who stepped up to replace members of Metallica when there was an emergency.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-emergency-fill-ins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Opens Up on Painkiller Addiction in '90s + 2000s</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:58:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jason Newsted opened up about his painkiller addiction in the '90s and 2000s during a new interview ahead of his tour with The Chophouse Band. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-painkiller-addiction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jason Newsted opened up about his painkiller addiction in the &apos;90s and 2000s during a new interview ahead of his tour with The Chophouse Band. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-painkiller-addiction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Morrissey Deletes Message Saying Marr Is Destroying Smiths Legacy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:33:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Morrissey ripped Johnny Marr over an upcoming BBC documentary and for destroying the Smiths legacy in a since-deleted post. <a href="https://loudwire.com/morrissey-deletes-message-johnny-marr-smiths-legacy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Morrissey ripped Johnny Marr over an upcoming BBC documentary and for destroying the Smiths legacy in a since-deleted post. <a href="https://loudwire.com/morrissey-deletes-message-johnny-marr-smiths-legacy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Blood Sweat and Tears Frontman David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He was the Grammy-winning singer of 'Spinning Wheel' and 'You've Made Me So Very Happy.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/blood-sweat-and-tears-david-clayton-thomas-dies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He was the Grammy-winning singer of &apos;Spinning Wheel&apos; and &apos;You&apos;ve Made Me So Very Happy.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/blood-sweat-and-tears-david-clayton-thomas-dies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick DeRiso]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock Celebrates New Documentary + Tour</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/glen-matlock-sex-pistols-documentary-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:59:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday (June 24), Glen Matlock, original bassist for the Sex Pistols, joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the recent release of his new documentary, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol.
Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article... <a href="https://loudwire.com/glen-matlock-sex-pistols-documentary-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Wednesday (June 24), Glen Matlock, original bassist for the Sex Pistols, joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the recent release of his new documentary, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol.
Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article... <a href="https://loudwire.com/glen-matlock-sex-pistols-documentary-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck Armstrong]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>End It Frontman Posts First Response to 'Banana Man' Controversy</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/end-it-akil-godsey-banana-man-controversy/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:59:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[End It vocalist Akil Godsey has spoken out about the 'Banana Man' suit-shredding incident for the first time since the June 5 show in Toronto. <a href="https://loudwire.com/end-it-akil-godsey-banana-man-controversy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[End It vocalist Akil Godsey has spoken out about the &apos;Banana Man&apos; suit-shredding incident for the first time since the June 5 show in Toronto. <a href="https://loudwire.com/end-it-akil-godsey-banana-man-controversy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Instagram: @aloneinakil, Reddit: xRUCKUSx </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>First 6 Pages of Dickinson's 'The Mandrake Project: Year Two'</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/bruce-dickinson-mandrake-project-year-two-preview/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:53:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The second installment is home to chapters five through eight in the Iron Maiden singer's original storyline. <a href="https://loudwire.com/bruce-dickinson-mandrake-project-year-two-preview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The second installment is home to chapters five through eight in the Iron Maiden singer&apos;s original storyline. <a href="https://loudwire.com/bruce-dickinson-mandrake-project-year-two-preview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The 11 Best Wah Pedal Guitar Solos in Rock + Metal</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/best-wah-pedal-guitar-solos/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:16:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These six-string showcases demonstrate the pedal's full potential. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-wah-pedal-guitar-solos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These six-string showcases demonstrate the pedal&apos;s full potential. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-wah-pedal-guitar-solos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jack White's Wife Files for Divorce After 4 Years - Report</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/report-jack-white-olivia-jean-divorce/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:31:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jack White's wife Olivia Jean has allegedly filed for divorce after being married to the musician for over three years, according to a report by TMZ. <a href="https://loudwire.com/report-jack-white-olivia-jean-divorce/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack White&apos;s wife Olivia Jean has allegedly filed for divorce after being married to the musician for over three years, according to a report by TMZ. <a href="https://loudwire.com/report-jack-white-olivia-jean-divorce/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Chris Fehn (Ex-Slipknot) Recalls 'Unbelievable' Joey Jordison</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-slipknot-joey-jordison-drums/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:39:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ex-Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn shares his reflections on what it was like to work with the talent of drummer Joey Jordison. <a href="https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-slipknot-joey-jordison-drums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ex-Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn shares his reflections on what it was like to work with the talent of drummer Joey Jordison. <a href="https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-slipknot-joey-jordison-drums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Iron Maiden Issue Statement Following Concert Power Outage</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-statement-concert-power-outage/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:38:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Read frontman Bruce Dickinson's message to frustrated fans.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-statement-concert-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Read frontman Bruce Dickinson&apos;s message to frustrated fans.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-statement-concert-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Corey Irwin]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Turnstile Book 16-Date 2026 North American Tour</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/turnstile-2026-north-american-tour/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Turnstile have booked a 16-date North American tour in support of their 'Never Enough' album. <a href="https://loudwire.com/turnstile-2026-north-american-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Turnstile have booked a 16-date North American tour in support of their &apos;Never Enough&apos; album. <a href="https://loudwire.com/turnstile-2026-north-american-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Twisted Sister Expand 2026 Tour With Sebastian Bach</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/twisted-sister-expand-tour-sebastian-bach/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They wanna rock — and they're gonna do it this fall. <a href="https://loudwire.com/twisted-sister-expand-tour-sebastian-bach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They wanna rock &#x2014;&#xA0;and they&apos;re gonna do it this fall. <a href="https://loudwire.com/twisted-sister-expand-tour-sebastian-bach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Bryan Rolli, UCR, Araya Doheny, Getty Images, Twisted Sister, Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Concerts]]></category>
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      <title>Best Deep Cuts From the Biggest Selling 1990s Rock Albums Ranked</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/best-deep-cuts-biggest-selling-1990s-rock-albums-ranked/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did these acts leave any meat on the bone? Let's take a closer look and rank the best deep cuts from the biggest-selling rock albums of the 1990s. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-deep-cuts-biggest-selling-1990s-rock-albums-ranked/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did these acts leave any meat on the bone? Let&apos;s take a closer look and rank the best deep cuts from the biggest-selling rock albums of the 1990s. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-deep-cuts-biggest-selling-1990s-rock-albums-ranked/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650679</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Leaked Deftones 'Eros' Material Sparks Debate Amongst Fans</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/leaked-deftones-eros-material-debate-fans/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:25:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Material from Deftones' long-shelved 'Eros' album briefly leaked online, leaving fans with some internal debate on whether they should listen to the unfinished tracks. <a href="https://loudwire.com/leaked-deftones-eros-material-debate-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Material from Deftones&apos; long-shelved &apos;Eros&apos; album briefly leaked online, leaving fans with some internal debate on whether they should listen to the unfinished tracks. <a href="https://loudwire.com/leaked-deftones-eros-material-debate-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Martin Philbey/Redferns, Getty Images</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650706</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>FFDP's Zoltan Bathory Interview — New Album, World Tour + More</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-zoltan-bathory-new-album-tour-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:19:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Five Finger Death Punch founding member Zoltan Bathory shares details on the band's 10th studio album, plans for 20th anniversary world tour and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-zoltan-bathory-new-album-tour-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Five Finger Death Punch founding member Zoltan Bathory shares details on the band&apos;s 10th studio album, plans for 20th anniversary world tour and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-zoltan-bathory-new-album-tour-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Travis Shinn</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650698</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck Armstrong]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Exclusive]]></category>
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      <title>Better Metallica 'ReLoad' Song - 'Fuel' vs. 'The Memory Remains'</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/better-metallica-reload-song-fuel-vs-the-memory-remains/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:38:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Vote to let us know which is the better Metallica 'ReLoad' song — 'Fuel' or 'The Memory Remains.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/better-metallica-reload-song-fuel-vs-the-memory-remains/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Vote to let us know which is the better Metallica &apos;ReLoad&apos; song &#x2014; &apos;Fuel&apos; or &apos;The Memory Remains.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/better-metallica-reload-song-fuel-vs-the-memory-remains/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Stephanie Secrest/Daily Review/MediaNews Group/Bay Area News, Getty Images, Goedefroit Music, Getty Images, Getty Images</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650556</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Gets Trial Date on Attempted Murder Charge</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/turnstile-brady-ebert-trial-date-attempted-first-degree-murder-charge/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:01:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The ex-Turnstile guitarist will be tried this October in Maryland in relation to the March 2025 case. <a href="https://loudwire.com/turnstile-brady-ebert-trial-date-attempted-first-degree-murder-charge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The ex-Turnstile guitarist will be tried this October in Maryland in relation to the March 2025 case. <a href="https://loudwire.com/turnstile-brady-ebert-trial-date-attempted-first-degree-murder-charge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650653</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>7 Big Things That Happened at Hellfest 2026</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/big-things-happened-hellfest-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:54:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A list of seven big things that happened at Hellfest 2026 in Clisson, France, from Breaking Benjamin's first show in the country to an Ozzy Osbourne statue. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-things-happened-hellfest-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A list of seven big things that happened at Hellfest 2026 in Clisson, France, from Breaking Benjamin&apos;s first show in the country to an Ozzy Osbourne statue. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-things-happened-hellfest-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Scott Legato, Getty Images, YouTube: Green Jellÿ / Dia Dipasupil, Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, C. Brandon, Redferns</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650598</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Festivals]]></category>
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      <title>Clive Davis, Music Industry Powerhouse, Dead at 94</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/clive-davis-dead/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:42:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For six decades he was driven by a passion for discovery and a steadfast belief in the power of music. <a href="https://loudwire.com/clive-davis-dead/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For six decades he was driven by a passion for discovery and a steadfast belief in the power of music. <a href="https://loudwire.com/clive-davis-dead/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ex-Godsmack Drummer Tackles Critics of Mike Mangini Joining Band</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/shannon-larkin-critics-mike-mangini-joining-godsmack/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:37:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Former Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin shares his thoughts on those stating Mike Mangini is 'overqualified' to join the group. <a href="https://loudwire.com/shannon-larkin-critics-mike-mangini-joining-godsmack/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin shares his thoughts on those stating Mike Mangini is &apos;overqualified&apos; to join the group. <a href="https://loudwire.com/shannon-larkin-critics-mike-mangini-joining-godsmack/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">YouTube: Shannon Larkin’s Inside Skinny Productions, Ethan Miller, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Goose Honor Fan Who Died in Fall at New York Concert</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/goose-honor-fan-died-fall-new-york-concert/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:38:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Goose led their audience in a tribute to the fan who lost his life in a fall at New York's Madison Square Garden Saturday night. <a href="https://loudwire.com/goose-honor-fan-died-fall-new-york-concert/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Goose led their audience in a tribute to the fan who lost his life in a fall at New York&apos;s Madison Square Garden Saturday night. <a href="https://loudwire.com/goose-honor-fan-died-fall-new-york-concert/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Richie Faulkner Names Band That Influenced Song About 'Rupture'</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/elegant-weapons-richie-faulkner-tool-influenced-rupture-song-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Richie Faulkner reveals the group that got him back playing after his aortic rupture and ended up influencing the sound of his Elegant Weapons' instrumental 'Rupture.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/elegant-weapons-richie-faulkner-tool-influenced-rupture-song-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Richie Faulkner reveals the group that got him back playing after his aortic rupture and ended up influencing the sound of his Elegant Weapons&apos; instrumental &apos;Rupture.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/elegant-weapons-richie-faulkner-tool-influenced-rupture-song-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Full Metal Jackie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Best Song on Every Opeth Album</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/best-song-every-opeth-album/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:42:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you pick just one from 'Blackwater Park'?! <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-song-every-opeth-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you pick just one from &apos;Blackwater Park&apos;?! <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-song-every-opeth-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Win a Trip to Kansas City to See Five Finger Death Punch</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-kansas-city/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tickets. Flights. Hotel. And BBQ with a member of Five Finger Death Punch the day of the show. Enter for your chance to win it all. <a href="https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-kansas-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tickets. Flights. Hotel. And BBQ with a member of Five Finger Death Punch the day of the show. Enter for your chance to win it all. <a href="https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-kansas-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Travis Shinn, 10th Street Entertainment</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Dowdy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Shinedown’s Brent Smith Explains Why He Prefers Nomad Lifestyle</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/shinedown-brent-smith-explains-true-minimalist-nomad-lifestyle/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:25:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Smith hasn't had an official home since 2016, and that's perfectly fine with him. <a href="https://loudwire.com/shinedown-brent-smith-explains-true-minimalist-nomad-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Smith hasn&apos;t had an official home since 2016, and that&apos;s perfectly fine with him. <a href="https://loudwire.com/shinedown-brent-smith-explains-true-minimalist-nomad-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2026/06/attachment-social-image-366-2026-06-21-12-24-30.jpg?format=natural"/>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=650571</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Benante 'Sitting Out' Next Few Anthrax Shows Due to Injury</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/charlie-benante-sitting-out-anthrax-shows-injury-replacement-announced/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:33:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["I’m already focused on getting healthy and look forward to being back on the road soon," Benante said while announcing who'll be filling in through the start of July. <a href="https://loudwire.com/charlie-benante-sitting-out-anthrax-shows-injury-replacement-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;I&#x2019;m already focused on getting healthy and look forward to being back on the road soon,&quot; Benante said while announcing who&apos;ll be filling in through the start of July. <a href="https://loudwire.com/charlie-benante-sitting-out-anthrax-shows-injury-replacement-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Biggest Rock + Metal Tours of Summer 2026</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-tours-summer-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These are the biggest rock and metal bands heading out on tour this summer and also the tours with the most stacked lineups. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-tours-summer-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These are the biggest rock and metal bands heading out on tour this summer and also the tours with the most stacked lineups. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-tours-summer-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The 'Big 4' Bands of Boomer, Gen X, Millennial + Gen Z Dad Rock</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/big-4-boomer-gen-x-millennial-gen-z-dad-rock/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We picked four bands to represent the 'Big 4' of dad rock for the Boomer, Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z generations, including Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-4-boomer-gen-x-millennial-gen-z-dad-rock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We picked four bands to represent the &apos;Big 4&apos; of dad rock for the Boomer, Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z generations, including Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-4-boomer-gen-x-millennial-gen-z-dad-rock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=615173</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What 11 Hair Metal Legends Have Said About Being a Father</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/hair-metal-legends-on-fatherhood/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These rock stars spent decades on the road, but their most meaningful stories happened at home. <a href="https://loudwire.com/hair-metal-legends-on-fatherhood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These rock stars spent decades on the road, but their most meaningful stories happened at home. <a href="https://loudwire.com/hair-metal-legends-on-fatherhood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=649639</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sydney Taylor]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>21 Underrated '80s Rock Albums Every Music Fan Needs on Vinyl</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/underrated-80s-rock-albums/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These underrated gems from the 1980s absolutely need to be in your vinyl collection.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/underrated-80s-rock-albums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These underrated gems from the 1980s absolutely need to be in your vinyl collection.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/underrated-80s-rock-albums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Restless, 13th Floor Records, I.R.S. Records</media:description>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://loudwire.com/?p=637677</guid>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5 Death Metal Bands You Can’t Pronounce (But Worth Listening To)</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/death-metal-bands-cant-pronounce/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:39:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These death metal bands have names you can't pronounce and good luck trying to spell some of them. They're worth listening to though! <a href="https://loudwire.com/death-metal-bands-cant-pronounce/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These death metal bands have names you can&apos;t pronounce and good luck trying to spell some of them. They&apos;re worth listening to though! <a href="https://loudwire.com/death-metal-bands-cant-pronounce/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[gregkennelty]]></dc:creator>
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      <title> 5 Best Black Metal Covers of Grunge Songs</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/black-metal-covers-grunge-songs/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Has a more figuratively black metal band than Alice In Chains ever existed? These black on grunge covers will leave you feeling “Down in a Hole.” <a href="https://loudwire.com/black-metal-covers-grunge-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Has a more figuratively black metal band than Alice In Chains ever existed? These black on grunge covers will leave you feeling &#x201C;Down in a Hole.&#x201D; <a href="https://loudwire.com/black-metal-covers-grunge-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jillian Drachman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Win a Trip to Chicago to Experience Lollapaloza 2026</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/lollapalooza-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Want to win a trip to Chicago to experience Lollapalooza this summer? <a href="https://loudwire.com/lollapalooza-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Want to win a trip to Chicago to experience Lollapalooza this summer? <a href="https://loudwire.com/lollapalooza-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Dowdy]]></dc:creator>
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