Slayer Announce First Latin American Tour Dates Since 2019 With 2 Thrash BandsSlayer Announce First Latin American Tour Dates Since 2019 With 2 Thrash BandsSlayer have added to their 2026 tour plans with a newly-announced set of shows in Latin America, which will mark the band's first time there since 2019.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
'80s Metal Songs With Socially Conscious Lyrics'80s Metal Songs With Socially Conscious LyricsThe genre was much more than sex, drugs, partying and headbanging.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Photos: Rockers in '86 vs. NowPhotos: Rockers in '86 vs. NowThe '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exceptionBryan RolliBryan Rolli
20 New Tours Announced This Past Week20 New Tours Announced This Past WeekBlack Label Society, Jason Newsted and Slayer all had big tour announcements this past week.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Slayer Announce Another 40th Anniversary ‘Reign in Blood’ ShowSlayer Announce Another 40th Anniversary ‘Reign in Blood’ ShowSlayer have five dates in total booked for 2026 now.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Slayer Book New Pair of ‘Reign in Blood’ 40th Anniversary 2026 Tour DatesSlayer Book New Pair of ‘Reign in Blood’ 40th Anniversary 2026 Tour DatesLos Angeles and Minneapolis are getting Slayer shows playing 'Reign in Blood' in full for its 40th anniversary.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Dave Mustaine Explains How He Influenced Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash BandDave Mustaine Explains How He Influenced Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash BandThe Megadeth frontman and guitarist explains the one specific way in which he influenced all four of thrash's 'Big 4' bands.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Gary Holt Prepares For Exodus’ New Album — ‘In Our 60s, We’re Making Some of Our Best Music’Gary Holt Prepares For Exodus’ New Album — ‘In Our 60s, We’re Making Some of Our Best Music’Gary Holt joins Loudwire Nights to help fans get ready for Exodus' new album, 'Goliath,' and says their next record is already nearly wrapped up.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Rocklahoma 2026 20th Anniversary Lineup Announced — Over 40 Bands RevealedRocklahoma 2026 20th Anniversary Lineup Announced — Over 40 Bands RevealedIt's Godsmack, Papa Roach and Slayer headlining the 20th anniversary edition of the Rocklahoma festival in 2026.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Albums Turning 40 in 2026Albums Turning 40 in 2026The hair metal era exploded in a big way while some classic rock and thrash favorites were still going strong in 1986.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Best Cover Song By Big Thrash BandsBest Cover Song By Big Thrash BandsBreaking down the biggest (and sometimes silliest) covers from Metallica, Anthrax, Exodus and other major thrash metal acts.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
Metallica Vs. Megadeth – Slayer’s Kerry King Names His Favorite (And Why)Metallica Vs. Megadeth – Slayer’s Kerry King Names His Favorite (And Why)King used to play in Megadeth — but loyalty isn't everything.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli