Big 4 of East Coast Hair Metal Explained
Who are the “Big 4” of East Coast hair metal bands? It’s not as ridiculous a proposition as you might think. And before you get your hackles up: Yes, we know hair metal originated as a disparaging term retroactively applied…
Maynard James Keenan and Adam Jones Talk Ozzy
On Tuesday (Aug. 26), Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and Adam Jones joined Loudwire Nights and opened up about their experience performing at Back to the Beginning on July 5 in Birmingham, England, as well as their reactions to the news…
Mudvayne’s $3,000 Makeup Experience: What You Need to Know
When Mudvayne embarks on a tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut studio album next month, one fan in each city can get a “make-up experience” with Chad Gray. Mudvayne’s ‘Makeup Experience’ Includes a Prosthetic Bullet Hole The…
Cradle of Filth Member Quits, Contract Photos Released
The guitarist of Cradle of Filth, Marek “Ashok” Smerda, has now issued a statement confirming his upcoming exit from the band after his wife, keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff, quit the band mid-tour a day prior. In addressing the current band…
Bill Kelliher’s First Statement on Brent Hinds Death
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher has made his first public comments after the death of former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds last week. The musician admitted that the death of Hinds has hit him rather hard, experiencing a wealth of emotions in…
Mastodon Albums Ranked from Best to Worst
Here is a ranking of all eight Mastodon studio albums, from worst to best. When all is said and done, Mastodon may go down as the most important American heavy metal band of their generation – what Metallica were to…
Brian Burkheiser Blocked From Releasing New Music
Brian Burkheiser is allegedly being blocked from releasing new music by his former band I Prevail. The group officially announced their split with the vocalist back in May and confirmed that Eric Vanlerberghe would handle all vocals moving forward. Burkheiser…
Brent Hinds Tribute by Rock and Metal Musicians
Rock and metal musicians are sharing tributes online to former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last night (Aug. 20). The tragedy was first confirmed by Atlanta News First. The outlet reported that Hinds was…
Matt Heafy Shares Inspiring Recovery Journey From Injury
It’s always inspiring to see people come back from major setbacks with rejuvenated motivation and optimism, especially when it comes to our favorite rock stars. Case in point: Trivium frontman Matt Heafy, who recently shared some sentiments (and a video)…
Gavin Rossdale Discusses Brent Hinds and Xanax Experience
Over the past few days, many people have paid tribute to ex-Mastodon guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds following his tragic passing on Aug. 20 (in a motorcycle accident). In particular, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale recently reflected on his friendship with the late…
Megadeth’s Farewell Tour Plans Discussed by David Ellefson
Now that Megadeth have announced plans for one final album and tour, former bassist David Ellefson has shared his thoughts during an episode of The David Ellefson Show podcast. Ellefson was part of the Megadeth lineup that issued their first…
Bruce Dickinson Performs Iron Maiden Classic Live for First Time
Key Takeaways Performance Highlight: Bruce Dickinson played Iron Maiden’s “Flash of the Blade” live for the first time during his solo tour kickoff. Set List Details: The concert featured 16 songs, including tracks from Dickinson’s solo albums. Tour Continuation: Dickinson’s…