New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Key Takeaways Tour announcements: This week features 15 new rock and metal tours, including significant anniversaries. Daughtry’s tour: The band is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special acoustic tour. Final shows: The Dillinger Escape Plan has announced the last…
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…
Metallica ‘Reload’ Deluxe Remastered Box Set Giveaway
Here’s something exciting for all Metallica fans as we’re giving you the chance to win the band’s deluxe remastered Reload box set! This contest is brought to you by Loudwire Nights and Ultimate Classic Rock Nights radio shows. With this…
Bruce Dickinson Critiques Legends Who Can’t Sing Anymore
Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden recently criticized “legends” who “can no longer sing” during an interview. The vocalist and founding member Steve Harris discussed with Kerrang! during the first week of their 50th Anniversary Run for Your Lives World Tour…
Jack Osbourne Addresses Backlash from White House UFC Fight
Jack Osbourne has recorded a new video in response to the backlash he’s received after attending the big UFC fight that was staged at the White House last weekend. Dubbed UFC Freedom 250, the event saw some of the biggest…
Sleep Tour Announcement with New Lineup and Debut Song
The stoner metal giants Sleep have made a comeback with their first new music in eight years, marking their first release without co-founding guitarist Matt Pike. They have also announced an extensive North American tour for the fall. You can…
Festival Ferris Wheel Incident Sparks Investigation
Key Takeaways Incident Overview: A couple was reportedly seen engaging in sexual activity on a ferris wheel at Download Festival. Police Investigation: Leicestershire Police are investigating the incident after videos circulated on social media. Public Reaction: Witnesses expressed surprise at…
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…
Mike Mangini: 5 Essential Facts You Should Know
The drumming community received a surprise in June 2026 when hard rock stalwarts Godsmack introduced another new drummer onstage: Mike Mangini. This pairing surprised some, as Mangini had previously played with progressive metal legends Dream Theater from 2010 to 2023,…
Metallica Addresses Fan Speculation on Band’s Social Media
Metallica made significant changes to the imagery on their social media on Tuesday, leading fans to speculate that the band might be preparing for a major announcement. Follow-up comments from the official Metallica accounts are attempting to quell those rumors….
The Dillinger Escape Plan Final Anniversary Tour Dates Announced
The Dillinger Escape Plan appear ready to bring things to an end for the second time in their career. After calling it a career for the first time in December 2017, the band members splintered off into other directions before…
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…