Retail-Only Cover Art Revealed for Anthrax’s Graphic Novel
Key Takeaways Graphic Novel: Anthrax’s graphic novel NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax is set to release next year. Exclusive Cover: An exclusive retail cover designed by JG Jones will be available at select stores. Artistic Collaboration: The project…
Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer Insights from Director Revealed
Key Takeaways Documentary Insight: Wes Orshoski’s film highlights the life and struggles of Paul Di’Anno, emphasizing the importance of seeking help. Emotional Reunion: The film captures a touching reunion between Di’Anno and his former Iron Maiden bandmates, showcasing the support…
Iron Maiden Album Rankings by Nicko McBrain: Best and Worst
Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain recently ranked the band’s entire catalog, and the results might not be what you’d expect. McBrain, who played live and on record with Maiden from 1982 until his retirement from touring in 2024, offered…
Nu-Metal Band Returns After 20 Years with New Identity
Back in March, Loudwire reported on 2000s nu-metal act Skrape foreshadowing their return after roughly 20 years (only to be faced with legal action regarding their name). Now, singer Billy Keeton has officially announced that the group is back but…
Track Every Song You’ve Heard Live at Concerts Here
Key Takeaways Website Overview: What I’ve Heard allows fans to track every live concert they’ve attended. User-Friendly: No account creation is necessary to use the site, making it accessible for all users. Concert Filtering: Users can filter concerts by city,…
Rock Bands Accused Of Satanism and Canceled Shows
Key Takeaways Satanic themes have long been associated with rock and metal music. Twin Temple was recently removed from a tour due to their Satanic imagery. Several bands have faced canceled shows due to accusations of Satanism. Public reactions to…
Ghost’s New Film Title Questions Trump 2024 Election Slogan
Ghost are returning to the big screen with a second concert film, but this one comes curiously titled 2 Big to Rig, which was a popular political slogan used as Donald Trump embarked on his campaign for a second term…
Gojira Fill-In Drummer Announced After U.S. Immigration Issue
Gojira have announced a fill-in for drummer Mario Duplantier for their upcoming festival performances after facing U.S. visa issues. The French outfit has four scheduled festival performances between today (July 16) and late September in the U.S. They shared a…
System of a Down Changes Title of Toxicity Track: Here’s Why
Key Takeaways Title Change: The song “Arto” is now titled “Der Voghormia” on Spotify. Meaning: “Der Voghormia” translates to “Lord Have Mercy” in Armenian. Background: The original title honored Armenian-American musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan. Live Performance: System of a Down performs…
Poppy’s Band Performs Complete Set at Upheaval Festival
UPDATE: Poppy has issued a statement via Instagram Story explaining her onstage absence at Upheaval Festival. The article below has been updated to include her response. At the Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Poppy’s band took the stage and…
What Killed Hair Metal? Insights from a Veteran Rock Producer
Key Takeaways Grunge’s Impact: Grunge music significantly changed the landscape of rock, marking the decline of hair metal. SoundScan’s Role: The introduction of Nielsen SoundScan in 1991 revealed true album sales, affecting the popularity of hair bands. Benson’s Perspective: Howard…
Opening For Metallica: Amy Lee Shares Her Experience
Metallica is looking ahead to their Las Vegas Sphere residency after an exhausting three years of the M72 world tour, and Evanescence’s Amy Lee reflects on opening for the metal legends in late 2025. That November, Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies…