Wolfgang Van Halen Reflects on 5th Anniversary of Eddie’s Death
Wolfgang Van Halen has shared a heartfelt message commemorating the fifth anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's passing. Since then, Eddie’s son has emerged as a prominent figure in rock music, establishing his band Mammoth WVH (now simply Mammoth) shortly after…
Expanding the Band: Rush Plans to Add More Musicians
Rush has announced a reunion tour for 2026, but they have additional plans in store. Currently, the lineup for the Fifty Something tour includes Rush cofounders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, along with a new drummer, Anika Nilles. (Rush’s original…
Anika Nilles Joins Rush as Their New Drummer
Key Takeaways Geddy Lee highlighted the current era as fruitful for talented drummers. Anika Nilles, known for her work with Jeff Beck, has been chosen to join Rush on tour. Neil Peart’s passing left a significant impact on the band,…
Best Prog Rock Bassists: Top 11 of All Time
Here are the 11 best progressive rock bassists of all time! As with every other member of a progressive rock band, a prog rock bassist needs to be especially versatile and resourceful to match the shifting styles of the music….
Who Say Goodbye at Their Last American Performance
The Who played the final concert of their North American farewell tour Wednesday night, and from the sound of their closing speeches, it might have been their last show ever. “I suppose, you know, it’s goodbye,” Pete Townshend told the…
Yes Fragile Tour Kicks Off with Unique Set List and Videos
Yes kicked off the Fragile Tour 2025 last night (Wednesday, Oct. 2) in Wallingford, Connecticut, performing their 1971 prog classic in its entirety before an all-new video wall featuring artwork by long-time designer Roger Dean. The tour-opening show began with…
Neil Giraldo and Geraldo Rivera: Commonalities Explored
Neil Giraldo and Geraldo Rivera walked into a room, and the story that emerged was quite amusing. First of all, let’s clarify something: Giraldo’s last name is not pronounced like the journalist and political commentator’s first name. However, it turns…
Drummer Alex Bent Leaves Trivium, New Replacement Revealed
After nearly a decade together, Trivium and drummer Alex Bent have amicably parted ways. Both parties issued statements regarding the split over the weekend, and Trivium have also announced that Bent’s replacement (at least on tour) will be none other…
Charity Concert by The Who Features Fogerty, Def Leppard and More
The Who pulled out all the stops for their 10th annual Backyard Concert on Friday in support of Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center, briefly sharing the stage with Eddie Vedder and performing alongside the Doobie Brothers, John…
Mammoth’s New Album ‘The End’ Explored by Wolfgang Van Halen
“I didn’t really have any ideas or hopes, I just knew I needed to do something on my own.” On Thursday (Oct. 2), Wolfgang Van Halen joined Loudwire Nights to discuss everything happening in the world of Mammoth — including…
Mark on the World: My Impact and Reflections
Ozzy Osbourne summed up his career neatly in a posthumous memoir by saying, “I think I made a mark on the world.” The Black Sabbath icon died on July 22 at age 76, less than three weeks after his Back…
Bonehead’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Leads Oasis Tour Break
The co-founding guitarist of Oasis, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, has announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer, leading him to temporarily step back from the band’s ongoing reunion tour, which commenced in July. Statement from Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs On Friday (Oct. 3),…