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…
Billy Corgan’s Battle for the Release of ‘Mellon Collie’
The early output of Smashing Pumpkins in the ’90s, beginning with 1991’s Gish, ignited a significant change and introduced a fresh sound and perspective to the alternative music scene. Their release of Siamese Dream in 1993 further amplified their presence,…
Crown Lands Explore the Journey Behind Their Latest Album
Wednesday night’s edition of Loudwire Nights (May 20) featured two very special guests, Kevin Comeau and Cody Bowles, the duo that comprises Crown Lands. Celebrating their latest album, Apocalypse, Bowles and Comeau dove into the journey of the band, what’s…
Armored Saint Interview Featuring John Bush and Joey Vera
On Friday (May 22), Armored Saint released Emotion Factory Reset, their ninth studio album since 1984’s March of the Saint. To celebrate the new record, frontman John Bush and bassist Joey Vera — founding members of the band — joined…
Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman Talks New Music and Tour
Key Takeaways New Music: Theory of a Deadman plans to release two EPs, with the first expected in August or September. Upcoming Tour: The band will tour with Sevendust and Return to Dust, starting on August 7 in Duluth, Minnesota….
April Wine Struggled to Finish The Big Hit
Key Takeaways Song Difficulty: “Just Between You and Me” was one of April Wine’s hardest songs to record. Chart Success: The song became April Wine’s third Top 40 hit in the U.S., peaking at No. 21. MTV Milestone: It was…
Rising at 50: Ritchie Blackmore Reflects on Rainbow’s Legacy
The time of Ritchie Blackmore with Deep Purple was clearly coming to an end. As the guitar legend shared in a rare interview, he had grown weary of being part of the future British hard rock legends’ ongoing musical exploits…
Paul McCartney and Wings Rock Hall Exhibit Now Open
Fans of Paul McCartney are finally celebrating the legacy of Wings. The iconic Beatle has released several projects in recent years related to his ’70s band, including the recent Man on the Run documentary, a comprehensive book, and a groundbreaking…
Douglas Robinson Celebrates Debut Album by Held.
On Tuesday (May 19), Douglas Robinson joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the debut album of his new band, Held. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article. “We’re not doing this for any other…
Ritchie Blackmore’s Plans for Live Performances Again
Key Takeaways Health Update: Ritchie Blackmore recently faced serious health issues, including vertigo, which impacted his touring plans. Band History: His departure from Deep Purple was driven by creative differences and a desire for more autonomy in music. New Box…
Frank Bello Reflects on Grammy Award and New Music Celebrations
“I can’t wait, as a fan.” Anthrax’s Frank Bello joined Loudwire Nights on Friday (May 15) to celebrate the release of the band’s new song, “It’s For the Kids,” and the news of Anthrax’s next studio album, Cursum Perficio. Listen…