Most-Searched Music Genre by U.S. State Revealed
Rock may still be present in the minds of people searching on Google, but it is far from being the most searched music genre in the U.S. In fact, a recent deep dive into each state’s music-related search queries found…
Wolfgang Van Halen’s New Song: A Dig at Former Bandmate?
Wolfgang Van Halen is clearly taking shots at somebody on Mammoth’s new single “I Really Wanna.” Some clues from the song and video suggest his target is none other than David Lee Roth. You can watch the video for “I…
Sabaton’s Joakim Brodén Unveils New Song and Album Tour
On Friday (Sept. 12), Sabaton frontman Joakim Brodén joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate his band’s latest song, “Crossing the Rubicon,” featuring Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end…
Amorica Reissue Announced by The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes have announced a super deluxe box set of their third album, 1994’s Amorica, featuring a slew of previously unreleased live recordings and a long-lost studio album that’s been sitting in the vaults for decades. Chris and Rich…
Foo Fighters Setlist and Video from First Show with New Drummer
Yesterday afternoon (Sept. 13), Loudwire reported on Foo Fighters announcing that they’d be playing a surprise “intimate, last-minute show” later that night in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Well, Dave Grohl and company did just that, resulting in an awesome performance…
Foo Fighters Surprise Fans with Stage Return
The Foo Fighters played their first concert of 2025 on Saturday night, a surprise show that was announced the day before. It took place at the Fremont Theater, a 900-capacity venue in San Luis Obispo, California, roughly three hours up…
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Special Gig Yields Big Rewards
When Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi found themselves paying tribute to Joe Cocker and Leon Russell‘s legendary Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour, it was fitting. The concert film commemorating the 1970 outing is something that the pair had seen and…
Sharon Osbourne Thanks Fans Following Ozzy’s Passing
It’s been almost two months since metal’s reigning Prince of Darkness died (on July 22, 2025), and this past Friday – Sept. 12 – Sharon Osbourne took to social media to thank fans for their “overwhelming love and support” as…
Perry Farrell Addresses Lawsuit from Jane’s Addiction Bandmates
UPDATE Sept. 11, 2025: Perry Farrell has filed an answer after Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro accused him of assault and battery for the onstage blowup during the band’s reunion tour. In a new document filed on Sept. 8 and obtained…
Twisted Sister 50th Anniversary Tour Reunion Announced
Twisted Sister is reuniting for a 50th anniversary tour, ten years after retiring from the road. “If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how can you not answer the…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
In yet another light week of tour announcements, Creed and Chiodos lead the way with new tour announcements. Of the six tours announced over the past week, Creed lead the way with a handful of Christmas holiday shows that will…
Yungblud’s 2025 MTV VMAs Ozzy Tribute Defended by David Draiman
Disturbed frontman David Draiman has come to the defense of Yungblud over criticism the musician has received since his appearance as part of the Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. In new commentary shared via his…