Billy Idol ‘Knocked Out’ by Hall of Fame Induction
Billy Idol has released his first statements after being announced as a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class. “To be recognized by your peers is incredible,” he noted to Rolling Stone. “You don’t really know…
Charity Cuts Ties With Osbourne Over Anti-Immigration Rally
Last week, Sharon Osbourne confirmed her attendance at far-right U.K. activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” anti-immigration rally next month. This announcement drew significant backlash, including from the U.K. homelessness charity Centrepoint, which has officially cut ties with their former…
Thomas Dolby Updates His ’80s Legacy for Today
Thomas Dolby has a secret project he started to reveal last year. The good news is that fans have more opportunities to see a preview — and he says he’s hoping to reveal the whole thing later this year. He’s…
Songs for Billy Idol’s Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Which songs would you like to see represent Billy Idol at his Rock Hall induction in 2026? Idol was recently announced as part of the Class of 2026 for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he will be…
Iron Maiden Responds to Hall of Fame Announcement
After more than 20 years of eligibility, Iron Maiden is finally going into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The metal icons were announced as part of the 2026 class, bringing to an end one of the longest and…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Celebrates 30 Years of Debut Album
On Thursday (April 16), guitar legend Kenny Wayne Shepherd joined Loudwire Nights to reflect on his debut album, Ledbetter Heights, and the experience of re-recording it for its 30th anniversary. Listen to the complete conversation in the player near the…
Zakk Wylde Reveals Cut Song from Ozzy’s Final Show
Gitarzysta Zakk Wylde ujawnia utwór, który pierwotnie miał być częścią ostatniego koncertu Ozzy’ego Osbourne’a, ale ostatecznie został usunięty. Podczas niedawnego wystąpienia w podcaście Vinyl Guide, Wylde – który był gitarzystą Osbourne’a przez prawie 40 lat – omówił swoje doświadczenia z…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
This past week saw a relatively light schedule for new tour announcements. Leading the pack are The Strokes, who delivered an impressive performance at Coachella last weekend before revealing their plans for a 2026 world tour. This includes two legs…
Wheels of Fire by Cream Now Available in Expanded 5CD and 3LP Sets
The only U.S. chart-topping album by Cream, 1968’s Wheels of Fire, is being released as an expanded super-deluxe reissue featuring previously unreleased recordings, including lost mixes from producer Felix Pappalardi. This legendary supergroup from the late ’60s included Eric Clapton…
From Ashes to New ‘Reflections’ Vinyl and Poster Giveaway
From Ashes to New are back with a new album Reflections, and thanks to the Loudwire Nights radio show, you have the opportunity to win a special reflective vinyl edition of the album along with a signed poster from the…
Iron Maiden Skips Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Key Takeaways: Induction Announcement: Iron Maiden has been announced as a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Tour Schedule: The band will not attend the ceremony due to a tour in Australia during that time. Manager’s Statement: Rod…
Bands Naming Themselves in Songs: 15 Notable Examples
Here are 15 instances where bands named themselves in their own songs. Have you ever listened to a track you’ve heard countless times and suddenly realized the singer just mentioned the band’s name in the lyrics? It might have been…