Vinnie Vincent Responds to Critics of His Song Prices
Vinnie Vincent had some harsh words for the “fucking babies” who criticized the steep price of his upcoming new music. The former Kiss guitarist announced his plan to release “Ride the Serpent,” the lead single off his long-gestating solo album Judgement Day Guitarmageddon. Each…
Spotify Responds to Reported Music Piracy Issues
Spotify has taken action after reports emerged that a group scraped its library with plans to make it publicly available as a “preservation archive.” Reports surfaced early Monday (Dec. 22) that a “pirate activist group” had scraped metadata from Spotify’s…
Bikini Kill Singer’s Inspiration for ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
Here’s how Bikini Kill vocalist Kathleen Hanna came up with Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” song title. Interestingly, Kurt Cobain didn’t actually create the phrase that became the name of the song — which ultimately propelled grunge from a fledgling…
Peter Criss Offers New Album Downloads for $1,000
Peter Criss really doesn’t want you to buy his new album digitally. The former Kiss drummer has put his brand-new self-titled solo album for sale at industry-standard prices for vinyl ($33) and compact disc ($15), but has set the download…
The Best Prog Rock Songs of 2025: Top 11 Picks
Here are the 11 best prog rock songs of 2025! Elsewhere in recapping the year’s best in prog, Loudwire rummaged through both the best progressive metal albums and best progressive metal songs of 2025, as well as the best progressive…
Jack White Criticizes Trump for Remarks on Rob Reiner’s Death
The shocking death of This Is Spinal Tap actor-director Rob Reiner has stirred up a lot of emotion, and Jack White has called out President Trump after the politician used the somber occasion to insinuate that Reiner’s vocal opposition to…
38 Special Announces 2026 Tour for First LP in Two Decades
38 Special has announced a dozen initial concert dates for 2026 in support of their recently released album Milestone. They will perform multiple shows in Illinois, Georgia, and South Dakota, with additional concerts scheduled in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, among…
20 Rock and Metal Bands That Reunited in 2025
Was 2025 the year of the rock and metal reunion? It certainly seems as though that was the case as some of the biggest names in heavier music managed to set aside past issues and find their way back to…
NSFW Response from Chicago to Jimi Hendrix’s Tour Invite
Key Insights Chicago’s reaction to Jimi Hendrix’s invitation was enthusiastic and unexpected. The band was known for their unique blend of rock and a dynamic horn section. Hendrix recognized Chicago’s talent, praising their guitarist and horn section. There were discussions…
Producers Who Defined ‘80s Hard Rock and Metal Sound
Here are 10 producers who defined the sound of metal in the 1980s. The rise of hard rock and heavy metal in the ’80s coincided with major changes in how heavy music was not only recorded and mixed, but presented….
One Surviving Cast Member in Classic TV Shows
It feels strange to realize that a TV show you’ve watched your whole life — thanks to endless reruns — now has just one surviving cast member. Iconic shows like All in the Family came from a different time, but…
Fan Collapses at Tool Show in Honolulu
Over the weekend, Tool performed two shows at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena, marking their first performances in Hawaii since 2011. According to various sources, a fan collapsed during one of the concerts, and their condition remains unknown as police continue investigating…