Foo Fighters Album Comparison: ‘Foo Fighters’ vs. ‘But Here We Are’
For this week’s Chuck’s Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show, we’re pitting the Foo Fighters’ first album (Foo Fighters) against their most recent record (But Here We Are). It’s essentially that “Where It Started / How It’s Going”…
A Perfect Circle 2026 European Tour Announcement After 2018
A Perfect Circle announced a 2026 European tour that will serve as the band’s first headlining trek since 2018. The tour kicks off June 3 in London, U.K. at the city’s O2 Academy in Brixton and wraps up July 4…
Bonnie Raitt 2026 North American Tour Dates Announced
Bonnie Raitt is set to tour North America next year. She’ll kick things off on May 28 in Spokane, Washington, followed by several more dates on the American side of the border before heading to Canada for shows in Vancouver,…
Soundgarden Tour Plans: Will They Hit the Road Again?
Now that we’ve seen them perform a few times with other singers, will Soundgarden ever tour again? The grunge pioneers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this past weekend, joining fellow Seattle natives Nirvana (inducted in…
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Bold as Love’ Had a Huge Impact, Says Steve Vai
In the fifth episode of UCR’s Bold as Love Recalled and Celebrated video series, Steve Vai notes that Jimi Hendrix and Axis: Bold as Love took him down a crucial path as an artist. The album was a monumental discovery for him personally and…
Jay Weinberg’s First Solo Song Release This Month?
Jay Weinberg is up to something… or perhaps he has suddenly developed an interest in astrology. Alternatively, it could be related to his first solo song. The drummer shared a somewhat cryptic message on Instagram today (Nov. 10), leading fans…
2026 Tour Dates Announced by Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson is heading back out on tour for a fresh round of tour dates starting in April in Connecticut. The former Yes vocalist will once again be joined by the Band Geeks, an appropriately named group of players led…
Best Rock Song Collaborations of the 2000s: Top 15 Picks
The spirit of collaboration may have been no stronger in any era than the 2000s. In fact, we’ve got 15 significant rock collaborations from the decade to show how fruitful the spirit of working together can be. Though collaborating on…
Brian Setzer’s Health Issues Force Tour Cancellation
Key Takeaways Tour Cancellation: The Stray Cats have canceled their entire fall tour due to frontman Brian Setzer’s serious illness. Refunds Available: Refunds for the canceled concerts will be available at the point of purchase. New Music: The band recently…
Cyndi Lauper Joins the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cyndi Lauper has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She was inducted by pop star Chappell Roan. Roan spoke to Lauper’s authenticity as an artist, even when faced with opposition in the industry. “Tonight,” she said,…
White Stripes Inducted by Iggy Pop into Rock Hall
Key Takeaways Induction: The White Stripes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. Performance: Olivia Rodrigo and Twenty One Pilots performed in tribute to the band. Speeches: Iggy Pop and Jack White delivered memorable speeches…
Cyndi Lauper Honors Rock Hall with All-Female Performance
Cyndi Lauper celebrated her induction at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony with an impressive, multi-generational display of female talent. The performance began with a poignant rendition of “True Colors,” with Lauper singing solo and inviting the…