Grunge Pioneers Named by Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil
Key Takeaways Influential Bands: Kim Thayil identifies the “Big 4” grunge pioneers as Melvins, Green River, Soundgarden, and the U-Men. Sound Innovation: These bands introduced unique sounds that shaped the grunge genre in the 1980s. Historical Context: Each band contributed…
Soundgarden’s Naming Process for Their Key Album
Soundgarden was always a difficult band to categorize. Which in part is why the songs they created together still sound like nothing else. But the members of the Seattle band — long before there was a “grunge” attached to their…
The Dillinger Escape Plan Final Anniversary Tour Dates Announced
The Dillinger Escape Plan appear ready to bring things to an end for the second time in their career. After calling it a career for the first time in December 2017, the band members splintered off into other directions before…
Faith No More Teasing Comeback Tour in 2027?
Faith No More is teasing something for 2027 — could it be their first tour in over a decade? On Tuesday, the alt-metal iconoclasts shared a graphic on social media emblazoned with their logo and “2027” atop a crowd of…
Daughtry Unplugged for 20th Anniversary Acoustic Tour Fall 2026
It has been two decades since Chris Daughtry emerged on the music scene, and he will celebrate this significant milestone with a special acoustic tour scheduled for this fall. The artist has chosen to perform in more intimate venues for…
July 2026 New Rock Releases: What to Anticipate
Key Takeaways New Releases: The Rolling Stones will release their album Foreign Tongues in July 2026. Deep Purple’s Concept: Their upcoming album Splat! presents a hopeful take on an end-of-the-world theme. Retrospective Collections: Expect collections from artists like Foreigner and…
Win VIP Trip to Rocklahoma Today!
There is no question that the biggest Labor Day party in America takes place at the massive Rocklahoma music festival — and we want you to be there in VIP style. The festival, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is held…
Rush Share Update with Fans Following Initial Reunion Shows
Rush has shared a message with their fans on social media following their first four reunion shows in the Los Angeles area last week. The band’s Fifty Something tour kicked off on June 7 with four performances at the Kia…
2026 Download Festival Highlights: 6 Major Events Unveiled
The 2026 edition of the Download Festival is complete, and we’ve got a recap of six significant moments that people were discussing after the final notes rang out over the weekend. Most of the attention was focused on the headlining…
Linkin Park Makes History with Download Festival Performance
Linkin Park made history at this year’s Download Festival in England thanks to vocalist Emily Armstrong’s addition to the band. The band headlined the third and final day of the fest on June 14 at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Limp…
Rush Shares Emotional Update After Reunion Tour’s Opening Week
The highly-anticipated reunion tour of Rush has officially completed its first week, and the band’s return has been nothing short of a triumph. From welcoming new touring members to dusting off tunes that hadn’t been performed in decades, Rush delivered…
Better New Song: ‘See U In Hell’ or ‘Crying Fire’
W tym tygodniu w ringu Chuck’s Fight Club na Loudwire Nights stawiamy przeciwko sobie dwa nowsze utwory, które nam się podobają, i sprawdzamy, który z nich chcecie zobaczyć w programie. To “See U In Hell” zespołu Papa Roach staje naprzeciw…