Power Ballads vs. Mosh Pit Anthems in Hard Rock Style
We are changing things up a bit this week, asking you for your preferred hard rock style. Do you always have your lighter ready for a killer tender-hearted power ballad, or would you prefer a little physical contact as we…
My Chemical Romance Teases Upcoming Events in U.S. Cities
Something is happening with My Chemical Romance as the band’s fans have reportedly seen hints popping up in various U.S. cities. My Chemical Romance Clues In New York On Wednesday (Sept. 17), social media lit up with photos and videos…
Kimmel Being Pulled From Air Impacts Musicians Significantly
The suspension of late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel and the removal of his show from the ABC airwaves has sparked a wave of responses, including one from the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada who…
Fatal Stabbing at Phish Concert Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
One person was killed – and two more were injured – in a fatal stabbing that took place outside of a recent Phish concert in Hampton, VA, multiple sources report. What Happened at Phish’s Hampton Show? This past Friday (Sept….
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Key Highlights Tour Announcements: Eleven new rock and metal tours have been announced this past week. Major Artists: MGK is set to conclude 2025 with a supporting tour for his album Lost American. Upcoming Shows: Heart will tour in early…
Outside Writer for Aerosmith and Yungblud’s New Song Revealed
As you might expect, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and collaborator Yungblud all receive writing credits on the new song “My Only Angel,” but there is still one other writer on the song. Do you recognize the name Matt Schwartz,…
Nine Inch Nails ‘Tron: Ares’ Soundtrack Black Vinyl Giveaway
We are excited to present the latest offering from our Loudwire Record Club, where you can enter to win a standard black vinyl version of the new Tron: Ares soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. This giveaway is brought to you…
Bands Reunited Within 5 Years of Their Farewell Tour
Saying goodbye was difficult for these seven bands that reunited after announcing a grand farewell tour for their fans. However, for some of these acts, the challenge may not have been the farewell itself, but rather the potential profits from…
Morrissey Cancels Concerts Due to Serious Death Threats
A Morrissey concert scheduled for a Connecticut venue tonight and another in Boston on Saturday have been canceled following what the singer’s social media described as a “credible threat” to his life. Morrissey Reveals Death Threat The 66-year-old singer was…
My Chemical Romance Headlining Major Festivals in 2026
My Chemical Romance will headline three music festivals in 2026. My Chemical Romance’s 2026 Festival Schedule The emo band was announced as a headliner for three separate music festivals on Friday (Sept. 19) during the Louder Than Life festival: Welcome…
Rock and Metal Vocalists’ Pre-Stage Mistakes to Avoid
What should no rock or metal vocalist ever do before going onstage? We asked the vocalists of I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, PeelingFlesh, Armored Saint, Badflower, ERRA, Exodus, Filter, From Ashes to New, Shadow of Intent, The Devil Wears Prada, The…
Twisted Sister Reveal 2026 Reunion Show Date
Twisted Sister have announced their first show of 2026 as part of their 50th-anniversary reunion tour. The Dee Snider-fronted band will perform at Barcelona Rock Fest, which takes place from July 3 to 5. The festival will celebrate its 10th…