Nuclear Blast Announces Dropping of Lawsuit Against All Shall Perish Downloaders

Back in May, we reported that World Digital Rights, a company in Panama which owns licensing rights for the music of All Shall Perish, would be taking 80 fans to court for illegally downloading the band’s 2011 album, ‘This Is Where It Ends.’ From the beginning, the band opposed the lawsuit, speaking out in support their fans despite the illegal downloading. Luckily for those All Shall Perish fans, the charges

Favorite Soundgarden Song – Readers Poll

Who knew that on this day (July 20) back in 1964 when Chris Cornell was born, that the music world had struck such a pot gold. Chris Cornell and Soundgarden were part of a group of bands that led the charge for the grunge movement in the early ‘90s in Seattle, and now more than a decade after calling it a day, the band has reunited and is working on

Daily Reload: Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie + More

Welcome to your Daily Reload. Today, Zakk Wylde talks to us about his new baby, fantasy football, Black Label Society + more; Rob Zombie speak to us about his upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson and his upcoming album; and Fear Factory announce a 2012 summer tour. Also, Evans Blue release their music video for ‘Halo’ exclusively on Loudwire; We kick off the U.S. trials for our upcoming Extreme Metal Olympics;

Daily Reload: Jon Lord, Green Day + More

Today in rock and metal news, the music world is mourning the loss of former Deep Purple and Whitesnake keyboardist Jon Lord, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 71 from a pulmonary embolism. Members of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Slash were among those paying their respects to Lord for his classic work. Meanwhile, Randy Blythe’s supporters are heading to the Supreme Court where they’ll hold a