Ritchie Blackmore Reflects on Replacement by Christopher Cross
Deep Purple shared the stage with a little-known guitarist named Christopher Cross on Aug. 28, 1970, at the Jam Factory in San Antonio. The twist? The 19-year-old Cross was filling in at the last minute for the band’s regular guitarist,…
Black Queen Returns: Greg Puciato Celebrates the Moment
Key Takeaways Greg Puciato reflects on his career, noting he often looks forward rather than back. The Black Queen is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Fever Daydream. Puciato has assembled a new band lineup that is revitalizing…
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s Joint Album Expectations
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have toured together, played together, and been lifelong friends. However, it has only been in the past couple of years that they finally formed their first band together. SatchVai — featuring the two guitar legends…
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton: What to Expect from Him
Key Insights Tom Hamilton’s current band, Close Enemies, recently released their debut album. The band has been enjoying a close camaraderie while touring and sharing experiences. Hamilton reflects on the differences between his past with Aerosmith and his current club…
Throat Cancer and the Chophouse Band Live Performance
On Tuesday (May 5), Jason Newsted joined Loudwire Nights to discuss the Chophouse Band, a group he formed in the early ’90s and is preparing to tour with for its first official tour. Listen to the full conversation in the…
Social Distortion’s New Album: Mike Ness Shares His Journey
“I wasn’t sure about anything a couple of years ago, even if I was going to be able to sing again.” Mike Ness joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (May 7) to help fans get ready for Social Distortion’s new album,…
Lifeson Persuades Emmett to Tour with His ‘Fat Bastard’
Fans of Triumph have been delighted to witness many of the band’s historic highlights during its Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded tour this spring. One notable highlight is the white double-neck Gibson guitar that Rik Emmett wields, just as he…
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Free Bird’ Remains a Timeless Classic
When you go to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, it’s a safe bet the night will end with a performance of their signature “Free Bird.” “It’s been many years now, there’s never a Skynyrd show that doesn’t close with that song,” the…
Nocturnal Affair’s Brendan Shane Talks Journey and New Music
On Wednesday (May 6), Brendan Shane of the Nocturnal Affair joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate his band’s latest song, “Oxygen,” and dive into the journey that has led them here. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the…
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Hidden Magic Revealed
Key Takeaways: Derek Trucks emphasizes the importance of building a personal studio for creative freedom. He reflects on the influence of the Allman Brothers Band on his approach to studio recordings. Collaboration with Jay Joyce transformed his recording process into…
Godsmack’s Sully Erna Discusses New Tour and Music
On Friday (May 1), Godsmack released their latest live album, Live at Mohegan Sun, which captures the final show of the band’s original members onstage together. Sully Erna joined Loudwire Nights on the night of the album’s release to celebrate…
Chris Cornell Tribute by King Ultramega Released
King Ultramega has released a captivating version of Chris Cornell’s “Dead Wishes,” featuring Brann Dailor of Mastodon. You can listen to the track below. Over the past year, the all-star collective, led by Mark Menghi of Metal Allegiance, has been…