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“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”

By Louder published 10 September 24

Dave Grohl shares news that he has become a father to a fourth daughter, outside his marriage

“Don't ever misconstrue melody with weakness. I think Thom Yorke misconstrues that. I'm not afraid of melody. Radiohead are.” Travis' Fran Healy explains why he's “frustrated” with Radiohead's Thom Yorke

By Louder published 19 July 24

"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 18 July 24

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

“There are people listening to Sleep Token now who started out listening to Busted.” Watch Busted discuss metal's gatekeepers, tribalism, and their hurt at being abused by the rock community when they first started

By Louder published 5 July 24

Busted discuss their pride in introducing a generation of 'pop kids' to guitars, even as the rock community initially rejected them

Mike Dirnt, Dave Keuning, Stephen Perkins

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 31 May 24

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

Actor Bradley Cooper and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder performing onstage together

Watch Hollywood star Bradley Cooper join Pearl Jam for a blazing cover Neil Young’s Rockin’ In The Free World

By Louder published 27 May 24

Bradley Cooper adds some mean tambourine and backing vocals to Pearl Jam’s version of Neil Young classic Rockin’ In The Free World

“I want this band to be remembered for being one of the good ones.” You Me At Six announce their last ever tour of the UK and Ireland

By Louder published 24 May 24

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 20 May 24

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 3 May 24

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 26 April 24

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 12 April 24

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 5 February 24

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!

Download 2024 festival tickets, lineup rumours, announcements and more

By Louder last updated 7 November 23

Everything you need to know about Download festival 2024, including buying tickets and lineup announcements

Meet Akilla: the new face of UK melodeath

By Louder published 13 October 23

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

By Louder published 25 September 23

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 7 September 23

"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

By Louder published 7 August 23

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 31 July 23

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 9 June 23

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

Foo Fighters standing together outside at night

Dave Grohl posts an emotional open letter to Foo Fighters fans, and UK fans have spotted a massive potential Glastonbury hint

By Louder published 6 June 23

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl writes personal note to thank US fans for getting his band through their first shows without Taylor Hawkins: could a UK show be coming next?

Watch Foo Fighters reel back the years and revisit old haunts in the trippy video for emotional epic The Teacher

By Louder published 30 May 23

Foo Fighters share the 10-minute The Teacher as the latest preview of their forthcoming 11th album But Here We Are

Five reasons why Heavy Metal Truants is the most awesome metal charity

By Louder published 18 May 23

Heavy Metal Truants, the charity cycling club set up by Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood and former Metal Hammer editor-in-chief Alex Milas, want your help to make 2023 a blockbuster fundraising year

Foo Fighters are lining up “soon to be announced” UK live dates

By Louder published 12 May 23

Foo Fighters promise UK shows are in the pipeline

Blink-182's Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian reveal the Pink Floyd song they fell in love to

By Louder published 21 April 23

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian have explained their wedding playlist selections. Warning: may contain over-sharing

The definitive guide to every Guns N' Roses album

By Merlin Alderslade last updated 3 March 23

A thorough guide to Guns N' Roses' albums, from the godlike to the shambolic

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