Pee Bag at Lollapalooza Angers Live Music Fans
There were plenty of eye-catching moments at Lollapalooza over the weekend, but one viral moment — involving a bag of urine — seems to be generating plenty of discussion on concert etiquette. Sure, if you score a prime spot at…
Better Birthday Boy: Bruce Dickinson or James Hetfield
We have two significant birthday celebrations this week as Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson turns 68 on August 7, while Metallica’s James Hetfield celebrates his 63rd birthday today (August 3). These two musicians are among the biggest names in metal, and…
Rock and Metal Highlights from Lollapalooza 2026
Key Takeaways from Lollapalooza 2026 The Smashing Pumpkins made a nostalgic return after nearly three decades, featuring guest artists like Yungblud and Olivia Rodrigo. Heavy rain impacted several performances, leading to shortened sets for some rock acts. Turnstile energized the…
Tony Iommi Discusses Life After Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s Impact
It’s been roughly a year since Black Sabbath played their final (Back to the Beginning) show and Ozzy Osbourne tragically passed away. In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine – ahead of his upcoming solo album, From the Dark…
Sully Erna’s Touching Message Following Godsmack’s Pol’and’Rock Show
W ostatni czwartek (30 lipca) zespół Godsmack był głównym wykonawcą 32. edycji festiwalu Pol’and’Rock w Czaplinku w Polsce. Według wokalisty Sully’ego Erny, ich występ oglądało 700 000 osób, a w związku z tym osiągnięciem, Erna podzielił się emocjonalnym filmem, w…
Biggest Rock and Metal Albums Released Daily in August History
If you were born in August, there is a good chance you share a birthday with a significant rock or metal album that was released on that same day. And if you were born on Aug. 25, there are several…
From the Dark Solo Album by Tony Iommi Features New Song
Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi has just announced From the Dark, his first solo album since 2005. Along with the news comes the scorching first single, “World Alone,” the track listing and album art, as well as the lineup of…
Chuck Billy Discusses New Memoir in Exclusive Interview
On Thursday (July 30), Chuck Billy joined Loudwire Nights to discuss the upcoming release of his memoir, Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy. He also shared insights about the future of Testament. Listen to the full conversation…
Death Metal Bands That Reached Their Peak with Last Album
Sometimes it takes a whole career for a band to truly reach their peak, and for these five death metal bands, their final output ended up being the best release in their discography. At The Gates and Bolt Thrower already…
Sid Wilson Exits Slipknot as Band Member
Sid Wilson is reportedly no longer a member of Slipknot. TMZ reported late Friday (July 31) that Wilson had been “permanently” removed from the band earlier in the day. Loudwire has reached out to Slipknot’s team for confirmation, but has…
Top Album from 11 Iconic Alternative Rock Bands
Unless it’s Nirvana, selecting the best albums from the biggest alternative rock bands of all time is no easy task. However, it’s a challenge we are eager to undertake. The meaning of “alternative” has certainly evolved over the years. In…
Cinderella Members Ready for Upcoming Band Tour
The drummer of Cinderella, Fred Coury, has expressed his openness to a reunion, and he is not alone in this sentiment among the band members. What Did Fred Coury Say About a Potential Cinderella Reunion? During an appearance on SiriusXM’s…