Articles by: Louder

Fever 333 will continue despite losing guitarist and drummer, vows vocalist Jason Aalon Butler

By Louder published 4 October 22

Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison quit the band yesterday, citing "creative differences" and internal problems

The Smashing Pumpkins on stage in Dallas, October 2022

The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction kick off 32-date North American tour

By Louder last updated 6 October 22

The alt-rock dream tour opened its account with a show at American Airlines Arena in Dallas on October 2

New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert in hospital following operation to remove tumour from spine

New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert has six-hour operation to remove cancer in spine

By Louder published 16 September 22

New Found Glory guitarist faced second cancer diagnosis after being given the all-clear in January

A clip from Nickelback's new video for San Quentin

Nickelback share their new video for San Quentin

By Louder last updated 5 October 22

The four-minute clip was actually filmed 940 miles away from California's oldest prison

The world of rock pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Louder last updated 9 September 22

Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and many more have paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

Why Open On Sunday is the essential new landing spot for music catalog owners

By Louder published 1 September 22

From streamlined service to special financing options, Open On Sunday is changing the catalog acquisition game

Death Dealer Union are the injection of epic metal mastery you've been waiting for

By Louder published 17 August 22

Listen to Beneath The Surface now

Why you should see (and hear) The Retaliators: the ultimate heavy metal revenge thriller

By Louder last updated 11 August 22

Bloody violence, twists and turns and star turns from Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach and more. What could be better?

Watch the Manga-inspired video for Ghostemane’s warped remix of Simpsons composer Danny Elfman’s Native Intelligence

By Louder published 25 July 22

Art rock maverick Danny Elfman and Trent Reznor collaboration Native Intelligence gets the Ghostemane treatment

Guitar hero Steph Carter talks amps, amps and more amps with Marshall

By Louder published 4 July 22

The former Gallows guitarist is powering his new band Lyoness courtesy of some Marshall excellence

Dave Grohl joins Paul McCartney for first public performance since Taylor Hawkins' death

By Louder last updated 20 September 22

Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen are special guests at Paul McCartney's headline set at Glastonbury

This past weekend, Mystic Festival proved once again that it's Poland's most essential heavy metal event

By Louder last updated 7 June 22

Watch our exclusive interview with the festival's co-founder now

How we test and rate products at Louder

By Louder published 23 May 22

Louder tests and reviews everything from headphones and turntables, to speakers and music streaming services. This is how we approach testing

The 20 best classic rock albums to own on vinyl

By Scott Munro last updated 27 November 22

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

Best phono preamps 2023: Upgrade your vinyl music system with a phono stage

By Louder last updated 27 June 22

Adding a phono preamp is a great way of upgrading the sound of any turntable-based Hi-Fi system – and it doesn't have to cost a fortune

The 15 songs that defined Dillinger Escape Plan

By Louder published 29 April 22

In 2016 we asked Greg Puciato to pick the ultimate Dillinger Escape Plan playlist

OPPO Find X5 Pro Empowers Music Fans at Coachella

By Louder last updated 20 May 22

America's biggest music festival now has the perfect phone to capture the experience

Best Sonos deals: find the lowest prices on Sonos One, Sonos Play, Sonos Beam, Sonos Sub and more

Best Sonos deals January 2023: find the lowest prices on Sonos One, Sonos Play, Sonos Beam, Sonos Sub and more

By Louder published 1 March 22

Make big savings across the entire range of Sonos speakers and soundbars

Best Beats headphones deals: cheap Beats Solo Wireless3, Powerbeats Pro Studio3 headphones

Best Beats headphones deals January 2023: cheap Beats Solo Wireless3, Powerbeats Pro Studio3 headphones

By Paul Dimery, Louder published 1 March 22

Get your hands on the biggest, baddest and bassiest Beats headphones deals online right now

In Memoriam: Remembering those we lost in 2021

By Louder last updated 23 December 21

Remembering those we lost in 2021 from the world of music

Rob Zombie, Mastodon and Mudvayne are the metal pirates of the Caribbean on the Voragos cruise

By Louder published 20 December 21

How does a five day cruise in the Caribbean sound right now?

Brody Dalle fined, ordered to conduct community service after criminal contempt conviction in custody row

By Louder last updated 2 December 21

The Distillers’ Brody Dalle escapes jail, receives community service sentence for her criminal contempt conviction stemming from custody battle

Best AirPods deals February 2022: big money off AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 3 and more

By Louder, Scott Munro published 21 November 21

Updated Today's best Black Friday deals on Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max - plus everything you need to know about Apple's epic earbuds

Dave Grohl has written a song called F**k You Coachella and no-one knows why

By Louder last updated 20 September 22

Foo Fighters share video for Love Dies Young from Medicine At Midnight, but we're more intrigued by this new Dave Grohl tune

The best alcohol advent calendars 2022: Gin, whisky, bourbon, rum, beer!

By Louder published 10 November 21

Chocolate advent calendars are all well and good, but we've selected the best booze-filled treats to add some Christmas spirit to your annual festive countdown