Ozzy’s Attempt to Stab Ronnie James Dio, Sharon Osbourne Recalls
In the new documentary Ozzy: No Escape From Now, Sharon Osbourne recalled that Ozzy tried stabbing Ronnie James Dio with a fork when the singers first met. The film will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ tomorrow (Oct. 7). Rolling Stone covered…
Wolfgang Van Halen Reflects on 5th Anniversary of Eddie’s Death
Wolfgang Van Halen has shared a heartfelt message commemorating the fifth anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's passing. Since then, Eddie’s son has emerged as a prominent figure in rock music, establishing his band Mammoth WVH (now simply Mammoth) shortly after…
Anika Nilles Joins Rush as Their New Drummer
Key Takeaways Geddy Lee highlighted the current era as fruitful for talented drummers. Anika Nilles, known for her work with Jeff Beck, has been chosen to join Rush on tour. Neil Peart’s passing left a significant impact on the band,…
Best Prog Rock Bassists: Top 11 of All Time
Here are the 11 best progressive rock bassists of all time! As with every other member of a progressive rock band, a prog rock bassist needs to be especially versatile and resourceful to match the shifting styles of the music….
Mammoth’s New Album ‘The End’ Explored by Wolfgang Van Halen
“I didn’t really have any ideas or hopes, I just knew I needed to do something on my own.” On Thursday (Oct. 2), Wolfgang Van Halen joined Loudwire Nights to discuss everything happening in the world of Mammoth — including…
Bonehead’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Leads Oasis Tour Break
The co-founding guitarist of Oasis, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, has announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer, leading him to temporarily step back from the band’s ongoing reunion tour, which commenced in July. Statement from Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs On Friday (Oct. 3),…
Hair Metal Drummers Ranked: Top 5 You Should Know
We’ve shown appreciation for hair metal singers, guitarists, and bassists — now it’s time to rank the top five hair metal drummers. Hair metal — or glam metal, or pop-metal, or whatever you prefer to call it — is not…
Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Lawsuit Sees New Court Ruling on Baby Image
A federal court has ruled in favor of the members of Nirvana in a case brought by Spencer Elden, the now grown man who was the naked baby that appeared on the band’s iconic 1991 album cover for Nevermind. Per…
Shocking Lineup Departures in Rock and Metal History
Many musicians have left or been dismissed from bands throughout the years, but some departures were particularly shocking to the public. There are numerous reasons why musicians might leave a band, just as there are various factors that can lead…
Top Albums by Iconic Gen X Dad Rock Bands
Dad rock for Generation X encompasses a variety of classic albums, showcasing different styles and influences. This genre could include a band from the 1970s that gained popularity in the early 1980s or a hard rock group whose debut album…
Yungblud 2026 North American Tour Dates Revealed
Yungblud has announced his first batch of 2026 North American tour dates, and they will take place at the biggest venues he’s ever played. The newly-announced Idols trek will kick off on May 1 in Michigan and wrap up in…
Backup Plan for Ozzy’s Farewell Show by Sharon Osbourne
In his upcoming posthumous memoir Last Rites, Ozzy Osbourne details the myriad hurdles he had to overcome to perform at his Back to the Beginning farewell show, his mounting fear leading up to the big event — and Sharon Osbourne’s…