2026 World Tour by L.A. Guns Featuring Tom Keifer Support
L.A. Guns have announced an extensive 2026 tour schedule for the United States and Europe, with support on select dates from Cinderella’s Tom Keifer. The U.S. leg begins on April 19 at West Hollywood’s famed Rainbow Bar & Grill and…
Best Metal Albums by Year Since 1970
Key Takeaways Metal’s Origins: Heavy metal began on February 13, 1970, with Black Sabbath’s debut album. Evolution: The genre evolved through thrash and extreme metal, influencing various subgenres. Mainstream Impact: Pantera popularized heavy metal in the ’90s, bridging underground and…
Slipknot Dismisses Lawsuit Against Cybersquatter of Slipknot.com
UPDATE Jan. 23, 2026: According to Domainnamewire.com, Slipknot have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the domain name for slipknot.com. Lawyers for the domain name filed a motion to dismiss the suit, stating that the band had not served as the…
Phil Ehart’s New Memoir Unveils His Journey in Kansas
Key Takeaways Phil Ehart, the drummer of Kansas, is releasing his memoir I Am Phil in April. The book offers an honest look at Ehart’s life, including both triumphs and struggles. Kansas is set to tour in 2026, continuing their…
19 Active Bands Without an Album Release in Five Years
There are at least 19 major rock and metal bands that haven’t released a new studio album in five or more years. Some artists regularly produce new albums every few years, while others take their time — their sweet, sweet…
Black Parade Tour by My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance will resume their Black Parade tour on Sunday (Jan. 25) — here’s what you need to know about the massive, head-spinning endeavor before it picks back up. Watch the Loudwire video below to learn more about one…
REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin Describes ‘Impossible Situation’
Kevin Cronin has detailed the events that led to REO Speedwagon’s eventual breakup. During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, Cronin noted how things began to change during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I started kind of reassessing…
Rush New Music Possibility with Anika Nilles Discussed by Geddy Lee
Geddy Lee hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making new Rush music, provided he, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles “manage to survive” their massive Fifty Something reunion tour. “My intent, before we got into this celebration of…
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s 2026 Tour Expectations and Highlights
The Tedeschi Trucks Band announced an extensive 2026 tour in support of Future Soul, their sixth studio LP, which will arrive on March 20. You can hear ‘I Got You,’ the first single, below. The trek begins April 14 in…
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’: Fan Reactions
Now that Megadeth’s self-titled final album is out, let’s look at how fans are reacting to the band’s new version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning.” Dave Mustaine teased that Megadeth’s 17th studio album would include a “cover song” before the…
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
The final album by Megadeth — titled Megadeth — has been released, which means the band’s version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is now available. This moment has been over 40 years in the making, ever since Metallica made the…
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
The final album by Megadeth — titled Megadeth — has been released, which means the band’s version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is also available. This moment has been over 40 years in the making, dating back to when Metallica…