Anika Nilles Mastered Neil Peart’s Drum Parts for Rush Reunion
Rush drummer Anika Nilles detailed her preparation regimen for the band’s recently launched Fifty Something reunion tour, explaining how the prog rock legends’ catalog forced her to alter her usual practice routine. Nilles discussed the process in a new interview…
King Diamond Fans Thrilled by Mikkey Dee and Lex Legion
Key Takeaways New Band Formation: Lex Legion features members from King Diamond’s recording lineup, including Mikkey Dee, Andy LaRocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino. Musical Direction: The band’s sound channels King Diamond vibes while also drawing inspiration from Iron Maiden…
Fatherhood Lessons from 21 Legendary Rock and Metal Artists
Even with their busy music careers taking up a good portion of their lives, these 21 rock and metal dads have still found time to share their insight about what it’s like to be a parent. For some, becoming a…
Failure’s New Album Discussed by Greg Edwards in Interview
Key Takeaways Album Insights: Greg Edwards discussed the significance of performing new songs from Location Lost. Fan Connection: He expressed surprise at the growing fanbase during the band’s hiatus. Music Discovery: Edwards shared challenges in finding new music amidst overwhelming…
Caleb Shomo Discusses Coming Out and Childhood Struggles
Key Takeaways Caleb Shomo’s Journey: The Beartooth frontman discusses his struggles with identity stemming from a religious upbringing. Peer Pressure Impact: He reflects on the peer pressure he faced, particularly regarding his expression of femininity. Coping Mechanisms: Shomo reveals his…
Best Songs from Every Poison Album
What is the best song from each Poison album? It’s understandable if you don’t have an immediate answer to that question. Most glam metal fans likely have a strong opinion about Poison’s first three albums — Look What the Cat…
MGK Back Injury from Failed Stage Dive Incident
MGK isn’t letting a self-inflicted back injury hinder his tour. The singer and rapper took a tumble this week following a June 6 performance at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, as part of his Lost Americana tour. After…
Rush Delivers Second Show Packed with More Rarities
Rush returned for their second night at the Forum in Los Angeles on June 9, delivering a set that noticeably deviated from what they’d performed on night one. Rush’s Fifty Something tour – their first trek in 11 years –…
Kim Thayil’s New Memoir Reveals 5 Key Insights
Here are five new things we learned after reading Kim Thayil’s new memoir A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond. Thayil was first approached to write the book prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-written with journalist Adem Tepedelen, A Screaming…
Drummer Anika Nilles’ First Show with Rush: Mike Portnoy’s Reaction
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy’s Rush fandom is well documented, and the musician was among the many overcome with emotion after seeing Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson return to the concert stage earlier this week with Anika Nilles sitting in…
Soundgarden Stories and Grief: Kim Thayil’s Memoir Insights
Kim Thayil discussed his new memoir, shared some stories from Soundgarden’s career, and explained why he feels “self-critical” in an exclusive chat with Loudwire. We spoke with the guitarist ahead of the release of his brand new book A Screaming…
America’s Musicians Discover Ideal Practice Spaces
Key Insights Practice Spaces: Many musicians are now using storage units for rehearsals due to affordability. Survey Findings: A significant portion of musicians, approximately 16%, have utilized storage units in the past year. Cost Comparison: Musicians save an average of…