New Rush Music Possible with Geddy Lee’s Interest
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…
32 New Rock and Metal Tours Announced Recently
Key Takeaways New Tours: 32 new rock and metal tours have been announced recently. Farewell Tour: Sepultura is on their final North American leg of their farewell tour. Nostalgia: Iconic bands like Sugar and Afghan Whigs are returning with anniversary…
Albums Announced This Week You Should Know About
Here are five of the biggest new rock and metal album announcements that took place this week. We have a mix of well-established veterans and relative newcomers on the list, with three more records added to an already promising March….
Rod Stewart Criticizes Trump for Insulting NATO Troops
Rod Stewart has urged President Donald Trump to apologize for his disparaging remarks about NATO troops, calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage to also pressure the “draft dodger.” Stewart addressed his former…
Francis Buchholz, Ex-Scorpions Bassist, Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, the former Scorpions bassist and onetime member of Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by the bassist’s family on Friday (Jan. 23). They shared a statement on his…
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…