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In Grand Rapids’ Oak Grove Cemetery stands a Wind Phone, a black rotary phone not connected to anything, where people can share words or sit with silence for those they’ve lost. It’s a tender space built by local death care workers.

The 1990s gave us a wide array of rock music and we break down the best rock song of each year in the last decade of the 20th century.

In this exclusive interview, Yungblud opens up about his life-changing friendship with Ozzy, how he and Aerosmith got together to work on new music and more.

A Lansing mom says her 11-year-old son was expelled after disarming a classmate who brought a gun to school. She insists he was protecting others and is asking the district to reconsider.

What's the better hard rock style — the tender-hearted power ballads or the aggressively rocking mosh pit anthems? Here's your chance to vote in this week's Loudwire Nights poll.

As the first day of fall rolls in, Michigan transforms with pumpkin patches and corn mazes. There’s no shortage of seasonal fun waiting for you.

Foo Fighters have booked their fourth pop-up appearance in advance of some dates outside the U.S.

New albums, surprise reunions and John Stamos made for a memorable Riot Fest in Chicago this year.

A proposed admissions tax could generate $15M–$50M a year. Fans, already paying steep ticket prices, may not welcome another hike.

See the best metal albums of the last 25 years, from 2000 through 2024

Police say a woman has died after being stabbed at a Meijer gas station in Shelby Township. A male suspect was taken into custody, and investigators stress this was not a random act.

Zoey Tice, an 11-year-old from Muskegon, Michigan, is heading to New York City for a special appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

A 49-year-old Michigan farm worker died Friday after being trapped under a lawn mower.

With only a few months left in the year, we gathered a list of the biggest rock and metal tours happening during the fall of 2025.

My Chemical Romance have booked both U.K. and European and U.S. dates in celebration of 'The Black Parade' album for 2026.

Mudvayne's Chad Gray reveals there was one essential for him when it came to reuniting with the band and fans are now getting to hear that paid off.

Some of them are the bands' worst albums PERIOD.

We’ll fall back on Nov 2, 2025—but Michigan might be done with the switch. SB 126 lets voters vote in 2026 on stopping DST toggles and staying permanently on standard time.

In general, their set was a highlight of the festival so far!

"We are deeply saddened by this and our hearts go out to all of those affected," the band said in their official statement.

Get ready for some family fun and live music as Lapeer gears up for its annual FREEdom Fest this September. It's going to be a blast!

Looking for a great road trip food stop? Once again, Lovefood says 76th Street Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center is the best roadside restaurant in Michigan.

Director Matt Reeves says ‘The Batman Part II’ will feature a villain story never seen before in a feature film.

Looking back at how long it took these acts to return after telling their fans they were done for good.

It's not just about waffles; it’s about survival. Waffle House has a storm plan that’s keeping communities fed during hurricanes.

After a triumphant North American tour, My Chemical Romance are set for a big return to the festival scene in 2026.

The Michigan State Police have launched the "Opening the Door" campaign to warn parents about the dangers kids face online.

Kroger is bringing back paper coupons in a new “scan sheet” format, letting Michigan shoppers save without relying on a smartphone app.

Turns out, your favorite hiding spots for cash might be the first places a burglar checks. Let’s break down the surprising truth behind those hiding spots.

We asked a bunch of rock and metal singers this question. Here's what they said!