Dolly Parton, Country Icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Passes Away
The country icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton has died at age 80. The country music star, actress, activist, author, and global icon died in Nashville. The news was announced in a statement from the…
Bad Wolves Singer Faces Skillet Fans’ Backlash, Tour Canceled
It appears as though Bad Wolves’ upcoming run with Skillet is over before it began, with singer Sara “Killboy” Skinner revealing that the group bowed out of the tour after pressure from Skillet’s fanbase. The vocalist was the primary issue…
25 Rock and Metal Bands Canceling Shows in 2026
If you feel like a number of bands have been canceling or postponing shows in 2026, you’re not alone. We found at least 25 rock and metal acts who have called off at least one show, with several of them…
Hip Replacement Surgery Update from Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan has shared a message on social media regarding his hip replacement surgery, which he just had yesterday (Aug. 26). According to the vocalist’s post on social media, he first experienced a problem with his hip while on…
CDs May Make a Comeback, Insights from a Vinyl Expert
Key Insights CD Sales Growth: CD sales increased by over 16% in the first half of 2026, surpassing vinyl sales. Vinyl’s Popularity: While vinyl has seen a resurgence, its growth rate is slowing compared to the rising CD sales. Cost…
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Teen Guitar Phenom Earns Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent
Congratulations are in order for 16-year-old singer and guitar prodigy Nene Royal, who received the Golden Buzzer for her Soundgarden cover during Tuesday’s (Aug. 25) America’s Got Talent quarterfinals that immediately advanced her to the live shows. Could we possibly…
Tim Curry Tribute by Rockers Honors Late Actor
Key Takeaways Tributes have poured in for Tim Curry from various rock musicians following his passing. Curry was renowned for his iconic roles in films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It. Musicians like Slash and Mike Portnoy…
Axl Rose Remembers Cat Whiskey, View His Three Cats
Axl Rose is mourning the death of his cat Whiskey Maranello Rose, who died yesterday (Aug. 25) at the age of 16, according to a post on the rocker’s social media. The Guns N’ Roses vocalist shared a photo of…
Ozzy’s New Solo Album: A Journey Back to the Beginning
“I play the way I play – and that’s me, I like to just play from the heart.” On Tuesday (Aug. 25), the legendary Tony Iommi joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the upcoming release of his first solo album in…
Cemetery Crematory Investigation Disrupts Chicago Concert Plans
A group of hardcore bands that were set to unite for a memorial show at a Chicago cemetery this weekend are now changing venues following a state investigation into the handling of human remains. The show, which is to honor…
Rock and Metal Covers of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’
If a rock or metal band is going to cover a Dolly Parton song, it’s probably going to be “Jolene.” And it’s not just rock and metal either. The 1973 song written and recorded by Parton has been oft-covered in…