Rock Stars Fired Who Outshined Their Former Bands
Getting fired sucks, even if you’re a rock star. Happily, these nine famous musicians were able to overcome the sting of rejection and not only bounce back, but climb higher than their former bandmates. Bet that felt pretty good, huh?…
J. Cole Confirms Original Features of Drake & Kendrick on ‘The Fall-Off’
J. Cole has confirmed rumors that Drake and Kendrick Lamar were supposed to appear on The Fall-Off. During a lengthy interview with Cam’ron (which puts to bed their bizarre legal battle), the Dreamville founder explained that both Dot and Drizzy…
Best ’80s Song Covers by ’90s Rock and Metal Bands
Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a ’90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been…
BMG’s 2025 Profit and Streaming Revenue Increase, Total Declines
BMG reported on Thursday (March 26) that core profitability and digital revenue grew for the Berlin-based company in 2025, although a divestment from its live operations contributed to a year-over-year decline in overall revenue. Related BMG reported earnings before interest,…
Sad Wings of Destiny Reissue Announced by Judas Priest
Judas Priest has announced a 50th anniversary reissue of their second album, Sad Wings of Destiny. The British heavy metal legends shared the news to celebrate and commemorate the record, which was originally released today (Mar. 26) in 1976 in…
Summer Slaughter 2026 Tour Dates and Lineup Revealed
The Summer Slaughter 2026 lineup and tour dates have officially been announced, featuring Hatebreed as the headliner. This year promises a brutal experience with slam legends Devourment, alongside San Francisco’s up-and-coming brutal death metal/hardcore unit Snuffed on Sight. The Connecticut…
The Killers Headline UEFA Champions League Pregame Show
Key Takeaways The Killers will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. The performance is scheduled just minutes before the final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30. The UEFA Champions League…
Graham Nash Summer Tour Dates Announced
Graham Nash has announced nearly two dozen new summer tour dates. His 2026 tour is scheduled to begin on April 4 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. But now, he’s unveiled his summer show plans, with the first of those dates slated for…
Parkway Drive Issues Emotional Apology for Associate’s Offense
Following the recent guilty plea of band associate Jed Gordon for a sex offense involving a minor, Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall has issued a heartfelt apology via the band’s Instagram page, expressing the band’s emotions regarding the events and elaborating…
2026 AAM Awards Nominations Revealed
Key Takeaways Nominations announced: The Association of Artist Managers has revealed nominees for its fifth annual awards in Sydney. Strong contenders: Simone Ubaldi and Andrew Parisi are nominated for artist manager of the year, a title they previously won. Awards…
Terry Cox, Drummer for David Bowie and Elton John, Passes Away at 89
Veteran drummer Terry Cox, who collaborated with David Bowie, Elton John, the Bee Gees, and others, has died. He had just turned 89. Cox’s bandmates in the British folk-rock group Pentangle confirmed his death, describing Cox as a “drummer of…
Return to Dust Interview Insights on Freshness
“We never want to hit a wall.” On Tuesday (March 24), Return to Dust joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate all of the success they’ve achieved in a relatively short amount of time — and they opened up about how they…