FFDP’s Zoltan Bathory Discusses New Album and World Tour
On Monday (June 22), Zoltan Bathory joined Loudwire Nights to share some details on Five Finger Death Punch’s upcoming, yet-to-be-announced 10th studio album as well as what fans can expect from their 20th anniversary world tour this year. Listen to…
Keith Emerson Tops Steve Stevens’ List of Rock Hall Snubs
Steve Stevens is being inducted into the Rock Hall this fall alongside his longtime collaborator Billy Idol. The guitarist already has some ideas on who he would like to see receive a similar honor in the future. Legendary late keyboard…
Famous Songs From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off You Should Know
Just in time for the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, author Jason Klamm is sharing the definitive behind-the-scenes story of the classic movie with Ferris Bueller… You’re My Hero, available at your favorite bookstores now. Featuring over 120…
Cactus and Eric Gales Collaborate on ‘Back Door Man’
Key Takeaways Collaboration: Carmine Appice’s Cactus collaborates with Eric Gales on a new rendition of “Back Door Man.” Guest Artists: The track features renowned musicians including Billy Sheehan and Arty Dillon. Video Concept: The music video transforms into an urban…
Dierks Canada’s Waves In April Unveils New Album Plans
Key Takeaways Background: Dierks Canada started playing guitar at five, influenced by his father, Cody Canada. Evolution: Waves In April transitioned from pop punk to a heavier sound influenced by metalcore. Upcoming Album: The band plans to release a new…
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…