# Loudwire

> Rock Music News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tsm.loudwire](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tsm.loudwire)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tsm.loudwire`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Townsquare Media, Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 100,820
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (911 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2016-12-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsm.loudwire)
- **Website:** [http://loudwire.com](http://loudwire.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://loudwire.com/privacy](http://loudwire.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #219,786 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tsm.loudwire.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.tsm.loudwire.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tsm.loudwire)