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"Not safe for work. Or the bus. Or brunch with your parents. Or your jealous boyfriend": Watch Halsey walk a latex-wearing man around like a dog in their new NSFW music video for Safeword
By Louder published
Halsey unveils their raunchy S&M-inspired music video for punky new single Safeword

Rachael Yamagata teams up with TESSAN to inspire journeys through music and connection
By Louder published
Rachael Yamagata knows a thing or two about music being a journey - which is why her collaboration with TESSAN is a match made in heaven

The Hourglass Effect's gorgeous new EP Inner Ocean is the burst of country-fried rock 'n' roll you need to get you through winter
By Louder published
Hailing from Charlotte, NC, The Hourglass Effect have one excellent album under their belts and are only getting better with Inner Ocean

Mystic Festival is boasting one of 2025's best lineups and one of the most unique and great value metal festival experiences in the world
By Louder published
From its historic and unique location to its incredible lineup, Mystic needs to be on your festival shortlist for 2025

Bono on how U2 rescued the song that became one of their biggest hits
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U2’s frontman says their producer forced the band to record it live, and he's glad he did

Mrs. Henry have crafted one of this year's most epic rock albums with the 38-track rock opera spectacular Keep On Rising
By Louder last updated
Keep On Rising is a three-part concept rock opera that fans of Kiss, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Meat Loaf and more will adore

Download 2025 festival tickets, lineup rumours, announcements and more
By Louder last updated
Everything you need to know about Download festival 2024, including buying tickets and lineup announcements

“I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage.” Dave Grohl reveals that he has become a father for the fourth time, promises to try to regain his family's trust and “earn their forgiveness”
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Dave Grohl shares news that he has become a father to a fourth daughter, outside his marriage

Travis: "We're not afraid of melody. Radiohead are."
By Louder published
"Why are we still listening to Radiohead? It's not because of the last record they brought out"

Prime Day vinyl deals 2024: Hurry! Prime Day is over but there's still time to grab a box set bargain
By Louder last updated
The needle has lifted on Amazon Prime Day for another year, but if you're fast you can still find super savings on vinyl records, including box sets, limited editions and more - if you're quick

Busted: "It hurt to be shunned by rock fans"
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Busted discuss their pride in introducing a generation of 'pop kids' to guitars, even as the rock community initially rejected them

Green Day, Jane's Addiction and The Killers stars sign up to offer once-in-a-lifetime tutorials at the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp
By Louder published
Want to jam classic songs by Green Day, The Killers and Jane's Addiction alongside the men who helped write them? The 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp awaits

Watch Hollywood star Bradley Cooper join Pearl Jam for a blazing cover Neil Young’s Rockin’ In The Free World
By Louder published
Bradley Cooper adds some mean tambourine and backing vocals to Pearl Jam’s version of Neil Young classic Rockin’ In The Free World

You Me At Six announce farewell tour plans
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UK pop-punk elders You Me At Six announce 2025 victory lap to close out their 20-year career

Having surpassed the historic 100 deals mark, Open On Sunday is showing why it continues to thrive in the ever-competitive music catalog acquisition space
By Louder published
Having worked on the catalogs of the likes of BB King, Travis Scott, Daddy Yankee and Liz Rose, Open On Sunday continues to provide a trusted, secure service for artists

The 20 best classic rock albums to own on vinyl
By Scott Munro last updated
From AC/DC and Black Sabbath to Queen, the Rolling Stones, Rush and more, we’ve selected the very best classic rock vinyl you need to have in your collection

From natural selection to sex-crazed lizard demons: Meet Refestramus, the Chicago proggers who leave no topic off the table
By Louder published
Blending a love for ‘70s prog with genre-fluid songwriting and a penchant for light-hearted leftfield turns, the band has returned with its second album, Intouríst

Enchanted Duo are ripping up their own rulebook for their ambitious, spiritual new album, Werifesteria - and you can help them bring it to life
By Louder published
Progressive ambient rock twosome Enchanted Duo are about to launch a special crowdfunder for their upcoming album. It's the culmination of a wonderful new chapter

From its incredible lineup to its unique and historic location, this is why Poland's Mystic Festival is a must-visit for metal fans around the world
By Louder published
With headliners Bring Me The Horizon, Machine Head and Megadeth, plus Bruce Dickinson, Kreator, Satyricon and many more, you can't afford to miss Mystic 2024!

Meet Akilla: the new face of UK melodeath
By Louder published
Akilla have unleashed awesome new video Blood And Bone, and it shows why they're being hotly tipped as the UK's answer to Insomnium

"You never know!" Krist Novoselic says that Nirvana doing an ABBA Voyage-style avatar 'reunion experience' isn't out of the question
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Could there ever be a 'Nirvanavatar' virtual performance experience? “I’ll say, No way," admits bassist Krist Novoselic, "then it’s like, How much?? When do we start?!"

Watch Halestorm's Joe Hottinger show why Marshall's Studio JTM is the perfect evolution of its iconic original amp
By Louder published
"It's got its own voice...there's like a creamier, mellowed-out crunch. It's cool!"

10 of the wildest things you can see on Thunderflix, the world's only streaming service dedicated to heavy metal
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From mind-blowing anecdotes to incredible live footage, Thunderflix is an essential streaming addition for any self-respecting metal fan

Shvininiai Sharvai are one of the wildest, most unique things to hit thrash metal in years - and they’re only getting started
By Louder published
Masked Lithuanian thrash metallers Shvininiai Sharvai are unlike anything else you’ve heard this year

Residents living near the Download site at Donington are complaining that the world's biggest rock festival is too noisy
By Louder published
In the most British news of the week, Download festival's neighbours aren't chuffed that their ears are hurty-wurty sore now because LOUD MUSIC
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