Guitarist Bo Lueders of Harms Way Passes Away at 38
Bo Lueders, guitarist for the Chicago-based hardcore band Harms Way, has died. Lueders was also known for the HardLore podcast, which he co-hosted with Colin Young of Twitching Tongues. A joint Instagram post from the Harms Way and HardLore Instagram…
Brady Ebert’s Attempted Murder Charge: New Police Details Revealed
Key Takeaways Incident Details: Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is charged with attempted second degree murder after hitting his neighbor with a car. Injuries Reported: The victim, William Yates, sustained severe injuries, including a broken leg, and has undergone surgery….
Thrash Albums You Might Be Missing in Your Vinyl Collection
We bet you don’t have all 10 of these thrash albums in your record collection and are here to say they all should be. The classics are great, but don’t wear the grooves on the LPs, okay? Below, we’ve dug…
Vinny Appice Reflects on His Time with Dio
Key Takeaways Vinny Appice discussed the extensive content of Breaking Out of Heaven, highlighting its significance in celebrating Heaven & Hell. The box set features notable works, including The Devil You Know and Live From Radio City Music Hall. Appice…
Randy Rhoads Memorial Petition Receives Growing Support
A petition has been launched by a group interested in creating a memorial to guitarist Randy Rhoads in a California park. Randy Rhoads Memorial Project founder Bill Lonero began exploring a way to honor the late musician after speaking with…
Guitarist Disturbed Lists Home for $1.575 Million
Key Takeaways Dan Donegan is selling his Orland Park, Illinois home for $1.575 million. The property features four bedrooms and five bathrooms across 7,000 square feet. Donegan plans to split his time between Homer Glen, Illinois, and Sarasota, Florida. The…
Babymetal 2026 North American Tour Dates with Halestorm Announced
Babymetal have announced their 2026 World Tour with a significant portion of the scheduled dates taking place in the U.S. The band will be hitting the road with Halestorm and Violent Vira. The trek gets underway on Aug. 30 in…
March Madness: A Legacy of Chaos and Change
It’s time to vote in Round Four of Loudwire’s March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament! Just eight bands remain in the final matchups within each of the four divisions. It’ll be Black Sabbath Vs. Metallica and Pantera Vs. Slipknot with…
Ex-Iron Maiden Member Joins Rock Hall Nomination Ballot
A former member of Iron Maiden has been quietly added to the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination ballot after previously being excluded. Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band during the mid-to-late ’90s following Bruce Dickinson’s departure, will…
Better Guitar Great: Angus Young or Tony Iommi?
Who is the superior guitar legend — Angus Young or Tony Iommi? This topic is sure to spark some lively discussions! In this week’s Chuck’s Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show, we are comparing the guitarist known for…
North American Tour Announced by President as First Headliner
The masked mystery band and viral 2025 sensation President have taken the next step in their career with their first-ever North American headline tour. The band has been building their fanbase on treks with Architects and Bad Omens over the…
Best Band of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s + ’00s – March Madness Voting
It’s time to vote in Round 2 of Loudwire’s March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament! A total of 16 bands remain, with four representatives from four different decades. After more than 55,000 votes were cast in Round 1, the polls…