Ozzy Photo Lawsuit: Sharon Osbourne Criticizes Photographer
During a new episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon Osbourne criticized a photographer for a lawsuit he filed over a photo of Ozzy. Sharon and Jack Osbourne caught up and discussed various topics during the latest episode. They aimed to…
Steve Vai’s Spark Reimagines Van Halen’s “Jump”
While it’s not necessarily shocking to hear Steve Vai played guitar on a new version of Van Halen‘s classic “Jump,” he was still surprised when he got the offer. The legendary guitar virtuoso, who spent time in David Lee Roth‘s…
Dee Snider Blames Bruce Dickinson for Failed Comeback Attempt
Key Takeaways Inspiration Source: Dee Snider cited Bruce Dickinson’s conversation as a major influence on his comeback attempt. Health Concerns: Snider revealed he faced unexpected health issues, including a heart condition, before his surgery. Family Influence: His family urged him…
’80s Metal Big 4 Bands You Need to Know
These are our selections for the “Big 4” bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. A specific type of metal is responsible for the term Big 4, which originally described the four groups considered the foundation of thrash: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax,…
Grunge Band of Keanu Reeves Launches New Album and Tour Dates
The grunge band Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, is set to release a new album and tour the U.S. this May. The band revealed details about their fourth full-length album and upcoming tour on social media earlier today (March 6). Key…
Luther Vandross Deserves a Place in the Rock Hall of Fame
Luther Vandross was many things. An expressive, technically gifted vocalist, he won eight Grammy awards, including song of the year, and once scored a remarkable 11 consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums. He was named one of music’s greatest singers by Rolling…
2026 Vans Warped Tour Announces 56 Bands This Week
The Vans Warped Tour lineups are getting close to full at this point for 2026. It was previously announced that the revival of the Warped Tour would expand to five cities in 2026, so let’s take a closer look at…
Steve Vai Shreds Van Halen ‘Jump’ Remix for 2026 World Cup
Van Halen’s “Jump” has received a star-studded, genre-bending reinvention as the Coca‑Cola Anthem for FIFA World Cup 2026, courtesy of Colombian pop star J Balvin and singer-songwriter Amber Mark, with additional performances from guitarist Steve Vai and Blink-182 drummer Travis…
Lamb of God Carves Out Space for Randy Blythe’s Voice
The guitarist of Lamb of God, Mark Morton, attributes the band’s musical evolution over the past 30 years to one main factor: They learned to better accommodate singer Randy Blythe while writing songs. Morton and Blythe discuss the band’s updated…
Green Carnation Prog Album Trilogy Set to Fully Bloom
When it comes to progressive metal that is particularly somber, eloquent, and rustic, few bands do it better than Norway’s Green Carnation. From 2000’s Journey to the End of the Night and 2001’s pivotal Light of Day, Day of Darkness…
Live at Eden Project: The Who’s Unique Concert Celebration
The Who will celebrate one of their most intriguing modern-era shows with Live at Eden Project. Set for release on May 29, the album finds co-founders Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey backed by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra amid…
Des Rocs Explores His Musical Journey Through Life
On Thursday (March 5), Des Rocs was the special guest on Loudwire’s nationally-syndicated radio show, Loudwire Nights. From his lifelong dream of being a rock star to his brand-new album, Des Rocs covered a lot of ground with host Chuck…