Cartoon Show: Second Las Vegas Kruise Event Announced
Key Takeaways Kiss restaurant: A new Rock & Brews restaurant opens in Detroit this week. Avatar show: The band plans to unveil an exciting avatar show within two years. Film projects: Kiss has multiple film projects, including a biopic and…
Best Band of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s + ’00s – March Madness Voting
Welcome to Loudwire’s March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament where YOU will help determine the best rock and metal band from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s before one emerges as the greatest of all the decades. Eight bands have…
KCON LA 2026 Dates and Venues Revealed
Key Highlights KCON LA returns to Los Angeles from August 14-16. Theme for this year is “Walk in SOUL CITY,” featuring immersive experiences. Performers will include top K-pop artists, with a multi-stage format. K-Food Zone will showcase popular Korean dishes…
Orleans Plans to End Touring After This Year
The bassist and vocalist of Orleans, Lance Hoppen, has announced that the pop-rock band plans to stop touring after this year. Hoppen, who co-founded the band in 1972 and is the only remaining member of the classic lineup, shared this…
Maynard James Keenan on Separation of Church and State
Maynard James Keenan has never been one to mince words, and he certainly isn’t going to start now as he considers the importance of a separation between church and state. The Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer lead singer was recently asked about…
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Operation: Mindcrime III Details Revealed by Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate has shared the full track listing for the long-awaited Operation: Mindcrime III album, which will arrive on May 3. The first single, “Power,” will be released this Friday (Mar. 20). Preorders are available now via his official website….
JAY-Z Headlines Roots Picnic 2026 Amid Comeback Buzz
Key Takeaways Festival Announcement: JAY-Z will headline the Roots Picnic festival on May 30, 2026. Performance History: This marks JAY-Z’s first full performance in nearly a year. Speculation of New Music: There are rumors that JAY-Z may release a new…
Kid Rock Responds to Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Humor
Kid Rock received an unexpected mention in Conan O’Brien’s Oscars monologue on Sunday night (March 15), but the “Bawitdaba” singer was not particularly impressed with the comment. In reference to Rock’s Turning Point USA halftime performance that was held as…
Release the Pressure by Calvin Harris and Kasabian Tops WARM Dance Chart
Key Takeaways Chart Performance: Calvin Harris and Kasabian’s “Release the Pressure” remains at No. 1 for the second week on the WARM Global Dance Radio chart. Tracking Data: The track achieved over 800 spins in the week of March 6-12,…
Carry The Light: Peter Frampton Reveals Star-Studded Album
Peter Frampton’s first all-new album of original material in 16 years will arrive on May 15, the guitarist announced. Carry The Light was co-written and co-produced by Frampton’s son Julian, and features guest appearances from Graham Nash, Sheryl Crow, Tom…
Songs That Defined College Rock Radio in 1986
What songs were rocking college rock radio back in 1986? Let’s take a closer look. As we hop in the way-back machine, we’re taking you to a time in which being an alt-rock band meant you didn’t necessarily have a…