2026 Hall of Fame Broadcast Deal Announced by ARIA
Key Takeaways Event Details: The ARIA Hall of Fame 40th anniversary will be broadcast on June 11 in Sydney. Broadcast Information: The event will air on ABC at 9.15pm AEST and will be available on-demand via iView. Inductees: Six artists…
Big 4 of Arena Rock: Who Are They?
Key Takeaways Arena rock is characterized by its anthemic tunes and audience participation. Queen is a defining band of the arena rock genre, known for their powerful sound and iconic tracks. Journey’s evolution in the late ’70s marked their rise…
’80s Metal Songs Featuring Socially Conscious Lyrics
W latach 80. wielu zespołów metalowych zadowalało się śpiewaniem o seksie, narkotykach, imprezach i szalonym headbangingu — ale nie wszyscy, jak zobaczysz w poniższej liście 11 metalowych utworów z lat 80. z tekstami o tematyce społecznej. Iron Maiden traktowało swoje…
Lost Boys Vampire Rock Star: Ali Louis Bourzgui Interview
Key Takeaways Role Insight: Ali Louis Bourzgui’s portrayal of David in The Lost Boys showcases a blend of seductive danger and emotional depth. Unique Adaptation: The musical adaptation feels fresh and original, avoiding the pitfalls of typical movie remakes. Creative…
Jethro Tull’s Exploration of New Technology in the ’80s
Key Takeaways Technological Evolution: Jethro Tull embraced new music technology starting in the early ’80s. Creative Process: Ian Anderson emphasized that their evolution was a constant element of their music-making process. Live Performance: The band maintained a focus on creating…
Freedom 250 Event in D.C. Features Bret Michaels and More
The frontman of Poison, Bret Michaels, is part of an eclectic lineup of performers participating in the Great American State Fair as part of the Freedom 250 celebrations this summer. The Great American State Fair will occur in Washington, D.C.,…
Eye of the Storm by Five Finger Death Punch Tops Hot Hard Rock Songs
Five Finger Death Punch is back at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, debuting atop the survey dated June 6 with “Eye of the Storm.” Released May 15, the song totaled 1.5 million chart-eligible streams, 1.7 million…
Down 2026 North American Tour Dates Announced
Down has announced plans for a late summer headlining tour of North America. The long-running metal supergroup, which features Pantera singer Phil Anselmo, Corrosion of Conformity guitarist Pepper Keenan, Crowbar guitarist Kirk Windstein, Eyehategod drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat…
A Perfect Circle Releases First New Song in 8 Years, ‘Starless’
“Starless,” the first new song by A Perfect Circle in eight years, has just been released. This year is particularly busy for Maynard James Keenan, who has already released one record (Puscifer’s Normal Isn’t) and now has new music coming…
Bolloré Group Denies Bill Ackman’s UMG Acquisition Offer
Key Takeaways Cyrille Bolloré advises against accepting Bill Ackman‘s bid for UMG. Bolloré believes the offer undervalues the company and is not made with Ackman’s own funds. Ackman’s proposal includes relocating UMG’s headquarters and stock listing. Bolloré Group holds a…
Black Crowes Cover AC/DC’s ‘Riff Raff’ Live Performance
The Black Crowes made a recent return visit to their Atlanta roots a special one during a concert stop in the area thanks to a couple of surprises, including an unexpected AC/DC cover. It happened Saturday evening (May 23) in…
Ryan Perdz Preps Debut Album and Shares Songwriting Insights
On Tuesday (May 26), Ryan Perdz was the special guest on our national radio show, Loudwire Nights. In addition to diving into his songwriting journey that started at a young age, Perdz discussed his upcoming debut album, Can’t Cry, out…