Rick Springfield’s Career Boost from Sammy Hagar
Rick Springfield had a Top 10 hit with Sammy Hagar's “I’ve Done Everything for You” in 1981, as some music fans will know. So it makes sense that the Australian heartthrob is currently on the road sharing the stage with…
Tom Petty Fans Anticipate Exciting Surprises This Year
Fans of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers can look forward to a lot of exciting content in 2026. This is the breakdown, to borrow a term from the rock legends’ own catalog of music. A recently surfaced archival tape of…
Billy Howerdel Interview on A Perfect Circle and New Music
Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle joined Loudwire Nights on Wednesday (June 17) to discuss the band’s journey and their latest single, “Starless.” Listen to the complete conversation in the player located near the end of this article. “I started…
Mikkey Dee’s Reasons for Rejecting Motorhead Membership
Key Insights Invitation to Join: Drummer Mikkey Dee initially declined Lemmy Kilmister’s invitation to join Motorhead multiple times. Reasons for Declining: Dee felt he wasn’t ready to join a band of Motorhead’s stature and was content with King Diamond. Transition…
Grunge Pioneers Named by Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil
Key Takeaways Influential Bands: Kim Thayil identifies the “Big 4” grunge pioneers as Melvins, Green River, Soundgarden, and the U-Men. Sound Innovation: These bands introduced unique sounds that shaped the grunge genre in the 1980s. Historical Context: Each band contributed…
Soundgarden’s Naming Process for Their Key Album
Soundgarden was always a difficult band to categorize. Which in part is why the songs they created together still sound like nothing else. But the members of the Seattle band — long before there was a “grunge” attached to their…
Win VIP Trip to Rocklahoma Today!
There is no question that the biggest Labor Day party in America takes place at the massive Rocklahoma music festival — and we want you to be there in VIP style. The festival, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is held…
Children of the Sun by Billy Thorpe Returns After Years
Key Takeaways Album Release: The reissue of Children of the Sun marks its first availability in over three decades. Producer Involvement: Spencer Proffer, known for his work with Quiet Riot, played a key role in the album’s production. New Features:…
Jeff Beck’s Guitar Dream: Exclusive Book Excerpt
Steve Rosen’s latest book is titled ‘The Original Punk – Jeff Beck Stories: From Yardbird to the Guitar Shop.’ The author of ‘Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen,’ Rosen originally wrote a book about Jeff…
Phil Ehart’s New Book Explores Doors and Jerry Garcia Tales
If anybody is going to be tasked with telling Kansas’ story, it’s Phil Ehart. The band’s co-founder and drummer is only one of two group members, along with guitarist Richard Williams, to appear on all of the American prog rock…
King Diamond Fans Thrilled by Mikkey Dee and Lex Legion
Key Takeaways New Band Formation: Lex Legion features members from King Diamond’s recording lineup, including Mikkey Dee, Andy LaRocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino. Musical Direction: The band’s sound channels King Diamond vibes while also drawing inspiration from Iron Maiden…
Failure’s New Album Discussed by Greg Edwards in Interview
Key Takeaways Album Insights: Greg Edwards discussed the significance of performing new songs from Location Lost. Fan Connection: He expressed surprise at the growing fanbase during the band’s hiatus. Music Discovery: Edwards shared challenges in finding new music amidst overwhelming…