Visual History Book: The Definitive Guide
Kiss will release a new book entitled Kiss Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History on Oct. 27. As you can probably tell by the title, the 272-page book takes an in-depth look at the creation of the band’s first platinum-selling studio…
Balmora Pulls Out of Summer Tour Amid Scandal Developments
Balmora will be withdrawing from their summer touring plans after a tumultuous week that saw guitarist Jay Torblaa step down from the band following recent allegations of grooming an underage girl that became public. Balmora issued an initial statement regarding…
Balmora Bassist Faces Fallout After Grooming Allegations
Bassist Danny Cueno of the metalcore outfit Balmora has claimed that his band is “nuked” after recent grooming allegations surfaced against guitarist Jay Torblaa that led to the musician stepping down from the band. This has all played out just…
Reunion Tour Is Like Triumph on ‘Roids, Says Rik Emmett
Triumph’s long-awaited reunion tour has been going strong for nearly two months now, and frontman Rik Emmett couldn’t be happier with the response. During a recent interview on the Tuning In With Thom Jennings podcast, Emmett reflected on the overwhelmingly…
Metallica Breaks New Record During 2026 Tour
Key Insights Record Attendance: Metallica set a new attendance record at the Olympiastadion in Berlin with over 94,000 fans. Historic Venue: The Berlin Olympic Stadium was originally built for the 1936 Summer Olympics, with a past record exceeding 100,000 attendees….
Anthrax’s Set List: Charlie Benante Responds to Criticism
Key Takeaways Set List Choices: Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante expresses frustration over criticism regarding the band’s set list. Fan Engagement: The band often consults fans, but they tend to request the same popular songs. Concert Dynamics: The type of show…
Chris Cornell’s Death Discussed by Kim Thayil in Memoir
Key Takeaways Kim Thayil discusses Chris Cornell’s unexpected death in his memoir. The last performance in May 2017 left Thayil feeling something was off with Cornell. Thayil and his bandmates learned of Cornell’s death while traveling to a festival. Reflecting…
Def Leppard 2026 World Tour Expands with Extreme
Def Leppard has extended their 2026 tour with additional dates in October and November across the U.S., Mexico, and South America. Extreme, known for their hit “More Than Words,” will continue as the opening act. General ticketing for the extended…
Yungblud’s Idols World Tour: 4 Key Takeaways
Who would have thought Yungblud would be the man to tear the rock world asunder? The 28-year-old British singer has enjoyed a meteoric year, hot off a career-defining, Grammy-winning performance at last summer’s Back to the Beginning concert and the…
Robinson Booed for Mocking Fans’ ‘USA’ Chant at Black Crowes Concert
The singer of the Black Crowes, Chris Robinson, faced boos after he reportedly responded sarcastically to audience members chanting “U.S.A.” during the band’s performance on Sunday night in Tampa, FL. As reported by TMZ, the incident began when an image…
Better New Song: A Perfect Circle and Greta Van Fleet Comparison
In this week’s Chuck’s Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show, we aim to simplify your choice. Regardless, you’ll receive a block featuring new music, but we want to know which you prefer between two brand new songs from…
Sleep Theory Statement on Fan’s Death at Missouri Festival
Sleep Theory has issued a statement and contributed to a GoFundMe account following the recent death of 28-year-old Danielle Uskiwich after an incident during their performance at the 2026 Pointfest in St. Louis last month. What Did Sleep Theory Say…