Features & Capabilities

Loudwire is the world’s leading hard rock and metal news platform, delivering the latest updates, exclusive interviews, and original video content. Fans can subscribe for real-time notifications on breaking news, share stories on social media, and save articles for offline reading. With full multi-tasking support and background audio controls, Loudwire enhances your music news experience. Discover more features in the latest version and contribute feedback directly through the app.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Townsquare Media, Inc.
Downloads:
100,224 59
Rating:
4.49
(904)
2 new ratings
Version:
2.7.2 Last updated: 2026-05-12
Version code:
68
Creation date:
2016-12-02
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS Moderate risk
  • See more
Size:
64.78MB
Email:
ap*****@townsquaredigital.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
Loudwire (v2.8.1)
4.40 (115)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Townsquare Media, Inc.
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsm.loudwire
Email:
ap*****@townsquaredigital.com
Website:
http://loudwire.com

Publisher Change History

2026-04-07: as*****@townsquaredigital.com to ap*****@townsquaredigital.com

Upgrade to see full email

User Reviews

Users praise Loudwire for its comprehensive rock and metal news coverage, music variety from classic to new artists, and enjoyable radio broadcasts featuring popular hosts. However, many are frustrated by excessive intrusive ads, technical issues like crashes and app slowdowns, limitations in audio playback controls, and repetitive content. Interface problems and bias in political articles are also noted. Overall, while the app has valuable content for rock enthusiasts, usability and ad experience detract from user satisfaction.
Pros
  • Provides up-to-date rock and metal news and articles
  • Offers a good mix of music from classic to contemporary rock and metal
  • Loudwire Nights radio broadcast is appreciated by users
  • Hosts engaging personalities like Toni Gonzalez that users enjoy
  • Includes features like GearFactor and music lists/videos that users like
Cons
  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including video pop-up ads, making the app difficult to use
  • App crashes, slow performance, and occasional bugs like cutting off articles after a short time
  • Lack of audio controls such as pause, rewind, or playing in the background when switching apps
  • Repetitive content with similar articles and insufficient variety in music being played
  • Interface issues such as ads covering buttons or inability to scroll properly
Recent reviews
ROCK-ON! 🤘🏻
by St*****, 2025-07-25

really amazing thrash metal interviews I love Metallica and Holy Divah sallut to James Dio🤘
by Je*****, 2025-07-10

app won't load on my phones, soo I max out my volume and blast Pantera still wouldn't load, so as a lat resort I blast Metallica still won't work this app is broken
by Jo*****, 2025-06-12
View all user reviews ›

Best Loudwire Alternatives

Here are some Android apps that are similar to Loudwire: