Thommy Price, Joan Jett’s Drummer, Passes Away at 68
Thommy Price, the drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for nearly 30 years, has passed away at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by his wife on Facebook. “A devoted husband, proud father, powerhouse drummer, and songwriter,…
Ian Watkins Killed in Prison After Lostprophets Controversy
Former Lostprophets singer and convicted sex offender Ian Watkins died on Saturday (Oct. 11) after being attacked in prison, according to the BBC. He was 48 years old. The disgraced musician was serving a 29-year sentence at HM Prison Wakefield…
No Doubt Book First Las Vegas Run in 14 Years for 2026
Welcome back No Doubt, who will be playing their first extended run of shows in 14 years when they take the stage for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026. The band has played sporadically over the past decade,…
Jonathan Cain Announces Farewell to Journey, Says Neal Schon
There has been a significant change with Journey. Neal Schon has announced that longtime bandmate Jonathan Cain will be leaving the band after an upcoming tour. Cain has been part of the lineup since the diamond-selling U.S. chart-topping Escape album…
Lou Gramm Plans to Retire After a Successful Career
Lou Gramm has retired before — and then he came back. But after more than 50 years on the road, the former Foreigner vocalist says he’ll finally hang it up in 2026. “I’ve been doing this over 54 years, [including…
Disturbed Concert in Brussels Canceled Over Security Concerns
A Disturbed concert originally scheduled for Oct. 15 in Brussels, Belgium will reportedly no longer take place due to concerns from the mayor and local police. Reason for the Cancellation of the Disturbed Concert Less than a week before Disturbed…
Cornell Tribute Cover by King Ultramega Supergroup Debuts
The supergroup King Ultramega is back at it once again, paying homage to the late Chris Cornell with yet another amazing cover. This time, the group decided to take on Temple of the Dog’s classic “Say Hello 2 Heaven” with…
Jonathan Cain Quits Journey, Says Neal Schon
There has been a significant change within Journey. Neal Schon reports that longtime bandmate Jonathan Cain has left after years of conflict. Cain has been part of the group since the release of the diamond-selling U.S. chart-topping Escape album in…
Platinum 2000s Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl
Key Takeaways Essential Albums: The list includes 11 platinum rock albums from the 2000s that are must-haves for vinyl collectors. Diverse Genres: The 2000s featured various rock subgenres, including nu-metal, post-grunge, and emo, appealing to a broad audience. Classic Status:…
John Lodge of Moody Blues Passes Away Unexpectedly
Stalwart Moody Blues member John Lodge has died, his family confirms in an official statement. No immediate cause of death was reported. He was 82. “Our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from…
Sikarus Always Wanted to Express Something Significant
On Wednesday (Oct. 8), Sikarus joined Loudwire Nights to discuss new music, his recent tour with Hardy, and what motivated him to pursue a career as a rock star. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end…
2026 Dates Confirmed for Chicago’s Incredible Run
Chicago has confirmed their first dates for 2026, continuing a remarkable tradition. The band has toured every year since its inception in the late ’60s. Keyboardist Robert Lamm, trumpeter Lee Loughnane, and trombonist James Pankow have been with the group…