Freedom 250 Event in D.C. Features Bret Michaels and More
The frontman of Poison, Bret Michaels, is part of an eclectic lineup of performers participating in the Great American State Fair as part of the Freedom 250 celebrations this summer. The Great American State Fair will occur in Washington, D.C.,…
A Perfect Circle Releases First New Song in 8 Years, ‘Starless’
“Starless,” the first new song by A Perfect Circle in eight years, has just been released. This year is particularly busy for Maynard James Keenan, who has already released one record (Puscifer’s Normal Isn’t) and now has new music coming…
Dragonforce Launches First Headlining Tour Featuring Alissa White-Gluz
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: DragonForce will embark on a North American tour in 2026, marking their first tour with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. Anniversary Celebration: The tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of their album Inhuman Rampage. Supporting Acts: Ensiferum and Rhapsody…
Best-Selling ’90s Albums Follow-Ups Ranked by 20 Bands
What did some of rock’s biggest bands do after scoring the biggest-selling album of their careers in the 1990s? With this list, we’re taking a closer look at the albums that followed these career-making records and ranking them on how…
Alter Bridge Announces Late 2026 U.S. Tour with Big Wreck, Tim Montana
Alter Bridge has just announced the second U.S. leg of their What Lies Within Tour, featuring special guests Big Wreck and Tim Montana. The headliners will continue to support their latest release — a self-titled eighth studio LP that was…
Best Prog Metal Songs by Year Since 1985
Here is the best progressive metal song of each year since 1985! Last summer, Loudwire took on the inherently controversial task of choosing the best prog rock song of each year since 1969, including tunes from both huge names (Yes,…
Bruce Springsteen Faces Rising Death Threats While Touring
Bruce Springsteen has received an increasing number of death threats during his politically-charged Land of Hope and Dreams Tour. The trek sees Springsteen, who is a harsh critic of President Donald Trump, regularly speaking out against the current administration’s actions,…
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…
Digital Ozzy Backlash: Jack Osbourne Responds Firmly
Last week, Loudwire reported on the Osbourne family partnering with “HYPERREAL to create what [Jack Osbourne] calls the ‘digital DNA of Ozzy Osbourne, voice, image [and] movement.’” Unsurprisingly, many fans are unhappy about what he deemed “Digital Ozzy,” prompting Jack…
Caleb Shomo’s Wife Discusses His Sexuality and Their Bond
Yesterday (May 23), Loudwire reported on Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo coming out as “a proudly gay man.” Since then, his wife – Fleur – has publicly commented on her husband’s sexuality and their relationship. What Did Fleur Shomo Say About…
’70s Protest Songs That Sparked Controversy
Here are five protest songs from the 1970s that were controversial at the time of their release. The 1970s was a highly tumultuous decade defined by seasons of political unrest, social and cultural upheavals, and the lingering shadow of the…
Linkin Park’s Projekt Revolution Tour: 49 Performing Bands
Bands having their own traveling festival is almost unheard of these days, but it was a lot more common when Linkin Park debuted Projekt Revolution. Korn’s Family Values Tour had already created a sort of blueprint for how to converge…