Zakk Wylde Honors Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy
Zakk Wylde is currently out on tour doing double duty with both Zakk Sabbath and Black Label Society. The two bands are sharing the stage on a run of dates that kicked off in early March. But as the former…
Steve Vai’s Spark Reimagines Van Halen’s “Jump”
While it’s not necessarily shocking to hear Steve Vai played guitar on a new version of Van Halen‘s classic “Jump,” he was still surprised when he got the offer. The legendary guitar virtuoso, who spent time in David Lee Roth‘s…
Green Carnation Prog Album Trilogy Set to Fully Bloom
When it comes to progressive metal that is particularly somber, eloquent, and rustic, few bands do it better than Norway’s Green Carnation. From 2000’s Journey to the End of the Night and 2001’s pivotal Light of Day, Day of Darkness…
Des Rocs Explores His Musical Journey Through Life
On Thursday (March 5), Des Rocs was the special guest on Loudwire’s nationally-syndicated radio show, Loudwire Nights. From his lifelong dream of being a rock star to his brand-new album, Des Rocs covered a lot of ground with host Chuck…
Atreyu’s Next Album and Band Legacy Discussed by Brandon Saller
“What a beautiful place to be that there’s an album 10 and there will be an album 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, so on.” On Wednesday (March 4), Atreyu’s Brandon Saller joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate his band’s latest…
Lamb of God Interview: Insights from the Band
Interview: Bryan Rolli Images: PHOTOGRAPHER NAME Lamb of God Go ‘Into Oblivion’ — Growing Up, Not OldFrom Richmond dive bars to arena stages around the world, Lamb of God have defied all expectations over the past 30 years — from…
Franz Lyons of Turnstile Talks Grammys and New LP
“It wasn’t a mystical, magical hand that helped [us] do some of the things that landed us at this point.” Bassist Franz Lyons joined Loudwire Nights on Wednesday (Feb. 25) to celebrate the continued growth and success of Turnstile —…
Marshall Tucker Band’s ‘Can’t You See’ Captivates Fans
Key Takeaways Legacy Preservation: Paul T. Riddle is dedicated to honoring Toy Caldwell’s musical legacy. Songwriting Impact: Caldwell’s songwriting, particularly in “Can’t You See,” remains influential and emotional for fans. Band Origins: The Marshall Tucker Band’s name originated from a…
Heavy Metal Life of Full Metal Jackie
On Thursday (Feb. 19), radio legend and longtime music industry executive Full Metal Jackie joined Loudwire Nights to dive into her heavy metal life — and celebrate a new printing of her 2009 book, Full Metal Jackie Certified: The 50…
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Discusses Departure and New EP
Key Insights New Music: Jonathan Cain is releasing a six-song EP titled Only a Prayer Away on Feb. 27. Tour Details: The Final Frontier Tour will feature a two-hour set with both classic hits and deep cuts from Journey’s history….
The Haunted Singer Discusses Politics’ Influence on Writing
Key Takeaways Album Themes: The Haunted’s latest album, Songs of Last Resort, reflects on the current state of the world. Song Impact: “Warhead” was pivotal in shaping the direction of the album. Legacy Thoughts: Marco Aro hopes the band’s legacy…
Counting Crows Ban from Saturday Night Live Explained
Key Takeaways Career Milestone: Counting Crows’ performance on Saturday Night Live in 1994 was pivotal for their career. Song Selection: The band insisted on performing their songs in full, leading to a memorable performance. Documentary Insight: The story is detailed…