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The 66 Best Metal + Hard Rock Drummers of All Time
The best of the best.
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The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time
Who is No. 1?
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Biggest Rock + Metal Stories of 2016 (So Far)
Take a look at some of the biggest rock and metal headlines so far in 2016.
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Report: Courtney Love’s Former Manager Accused of Attempted Kidnapping of Frances Bean Cobain’s Estranged Husband
According to a police report, Frances Bean Cobain's estranged husband Isaiah Silva was allegedly accosted by Sam Lufti, former manager of Courtney Love.
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10 Greatest Left-Handed Rock + Metal Guitarists
Left-handed guitarists are a bit of a rarity in rock and metal, but we not only found 10, but the 10 greatest!
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Corey Taylor Reflects on Performing Prince’s Songs the Night of His Death
It just so happened that Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor had a gig scheduled in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis that night the night of his death.
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3 Doors Down Open Up About Incarcerated Ex-Bassist Todd Harrell [Exclusive]
The multiplatinum band 3 Doors Down have had to deal with a couple of lineup changes, one brought on by the criminal actions of founding bassist Todd Harrell.
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March Metal Madness 2016, Quarterfinals – Vote!
Start voting in the Quarterfinals of Loudwire's March Metal Madness tournament as we seek to crown the Best Metal Song of the 21st Century.
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March Metal Madness 2016, Round 2 – Vote!
The March Metal Madness tournament to crown the Best Metal Song of the 21st Century continues as we enter Round 2. Start voting now!
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Metallica, ‘My Apocalypse’ vs. Judas Priest, ‘Halls of Valhalla’ – March Metal Madness 2016, Round 2
Metallica take on Judas Priest in Round 2 of March Metal Madness to determine the Best Metal Song of the 21st Century.
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March Metal Madness 2016, Round 1 – Vote!
It's time to determine the Best Metal Song of the 21st Century in March Metal Madness 2016! Start voting in all 16 matchups in Round 1 now!
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10 Greatest Death Metal Bands [Watch]
Check out our picks for the 10 Greatest Death Metal Bands.