Phil Campbell, Longtime Motorhead Guitarist, Passes Away at 64
Key Takeaways Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for Motorhead, passed away at 64 years old. He was known for his work with Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons, alongside his three sons. Campbell’s first album with Motorhead was Orgasmatron, released…
Gary Holt Prepares for New Exodus Album and Upcoming Plans
On Friday, March 20, Exodus will release their 12th studio album, Goliath. Ahead of that, guitarist Gary Holt joined Loudwire Nights (March 12) to dive into everything happening in the world of Exodus. Listen to the full conversation in the…
Billy Joel Tribute at Carnegie Hall Features Star-Studded Video
Key Takeaways Tribute Event: Billy Joel was honored at Carnegie Hall with performances by various artists. Health Update: Joel did not perform due to a brain disorder affecting his abilities. Set List Highlights: The tribute featured both popular hits and…
Viral Fan Sings ’90s Rock Songs During Basketball Game
College basketball is exciting for the lengths that fans will go to in order to distract the opposing team, but during “championship week,” one Pitt fan discovered a new way to make their voice heard above all others by belting…
David Gilmour Guitar Breaks Auction Record at $14.5 Million
Key Takeaways Record Sale: David Gilmour’s black Fender Stratocaster sold for $14.5 million, setting a new auction record. Previous Record: The previous record was held by Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E, which sold for $6 million in 2020. Other Sales: Jerry…
The Pretty Reckless 2026 Tour Dates and Album Announcement
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: The Pretty Reckless have revealed their 2026 North American headlining tour dates. New Album: Their upcoming album, Dear God, is set to release on June 26. New Song: The band has released a new track titled…
Operation: Mindcrime III First Taste from Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate shared a tantalizing audio teaser for his upcoming Operation: Mindcrime III album. You can hear a sample from the release below. The former Queensryche vocalist has been promising the highly anticipated final chapter for a while now. He…
Rock and Metal Bands That Thrived With Their Third Singer
Several rock and metal bands have achieved at least moderate success with a third singer. While most bands experience lineup changes, the impact is often most noticeable when the singer is replaced, as they are typically the face and voice…
Notable Music Reissues and Box Sets for Early 2026
The best reissues, box sets, deluxe editions, and other archival releases of the past three months were a slim lot. That’s to be expected, though, following the year-end rush by the record companies to issue many of last year’s greatest…
Live Nation Employees Mock Customers in Leaked Comments
Employees of Live Nation referred to ticket buyers as “so stupid” and joked about “robbing them blind” in private messages from the company’s internal Slack account. These exchanges were collected as part of a 2024 antitrust lawsuit filed by the…
‘Indescribable Hell’ Hotel Forces Morrissey to Skip Performance
Key Takeaways Morrissey’s performance in Valencia is canceled due to severe sleep deprivation. The singer described his hotel experience as “indescribable hell,” affecting his ability to perform. Valencia is currently hosting the noisy Las Fallas festival, contributing to the disruption….
Sebastian Bach Addresses Relationship with Christina Applegate
Sebastian Bach has issued an apology following reports of his relationship with actress Christina Applegate when she was 17 years old. Applegate’s new memoir You With the Sad Eyes was released on March 3. In it, she recounted attending the…