Shinedown Debuts New Song at Grand Ole Opry Performance
Fans of Shinedown should certainly be celebrating, as the hard rock/arena rock band not only achieved a career milestone this past Friday night by making their Grand Ole Opry debut, but they also debuted a brand new song – “Searchlight”…
Heart of Gold: A Story of Kindness and Generosity
Although guitarist Zakk Wylde had shared his thoughts on the passing of Ozzy Osbourne via social media, he hadn’t yet commented publicly on the loss of his friend, mentor and bandmate. That is, until now, as Wylde recently reflected on…
Yungblud Reveals His Alternative Career If Not for Music
Yungblud may be one of music’s emerging stars, but the singer revealed to Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast that he once considered taking another career path. However, he made the decision to pursue music at the age of…
Metal Songs Featured in Rolling Stone’s 21st Century Best-Of List
Rolling Stone has published a new list of the 250 best songs of the 21st century so far, and the music magazine included a whopping two metal songs in the roundup. The first metal appearance on the list goes to…
John Lodge of Moody Blues Passes Away Unexpectedly
Stalwart Moody Blues member John Lodge has died, his family confirms in an official statement. No immediate cause of death was reported. He was 82. “Our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from…
Ian Watkins Killed in Prison After Lostprophets Controversy
Former Lostprophets singer and convicted sex offender Ian Watkins died on Saturday (Oct. 11) after being attacked in prison, according to the BBC. He was 48 years old. The disgraced musician was serving a 29-year sentence at HM Prison Wakefield…
No Doubt Book First Las Vegas Run in 14 Years for 2026
Welcome back No Doubt, who will be playing their first extended run of shows in 14 years when they take the stage for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026. The band has played sporadically over the past decade,…
Jonathan Cain Announces Farewell to Journey, Says Neal Schon
There has been a significant change with Journey. Neal Schon has announced that longtime bandmate Jonathan Cain will be leaving the band after an upcoming tour. Cain has been part of the lineup since the diamond-selling U.S. chart-topping Escape album…
Disturbed Concert in Brussels Canceled Over Security Concerns
A Disturbed concert originally scheduled for Oct. 15 in Brussels, Belgium will reportedly no longer take place due to concerns from the mayor and local police. Reason for the Cancellation of the Disturbed Concert Less than a week before Disturbed…
Cornell Tribute Cover by King Ultramega Supergroup Debuts
The supergroup King Ultramega is back at it once again, paying homage to the late Chris Cornell with yet another amazing cover. This time, the group decided to take on Temple of the Dog’s classic “Say Hello 2 Heaven” with…
Platinum 2000s Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl
Key Takeaways Essential Albums: The list includes 11 platinum rock albums from the 2000s that are must-haves for vinyl collectors. Diverse Genres: The 2000s featured various rock subgenres, including nu-metal, post-grunge, and emo, appealing to a broad audience. Classic Status:…
Sikarus Always Wanted to Express Something Significant
On Wednesday (Oct. 8), Sikarus joined Loudwire Nights to discuss new music, his recent tour with Hardy, and what motivated him to pursue a career as a rock star. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end…