Kenny Wayne Shepherd Celebrates 30 Years of Debut Album
On Thursday (April 16), guitar legend Kenny Wayne Shepherd joined Loudwire Nights to reflect on his debut album, Ledbetter Heights, and the experience of re-recording it for its 30th anniversary. Listen to the complete conversation in the player near the…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
This past week saw a relatively light schedule for new tour announcements. Leading the pack are The Strokes, who delivered an impressive performance at Coachella last weekend before revealing their plans for a 2026 world tour. This includes two legs…
From Ashes to New ‘Reflections’ Vinyl and Poster Giveaway
From Ashes to New are back with a new album Reflections, and thanks to the Loudwire Nights radio show, you have the opportunity to win a special reflective vinyl edition of the album along with a signed poster from the…
Bands Naming Themselves in Songs: 15 Notable Examples
Here are 15 instances where bands named themselves in their own songs. Have you ever listened to a track you’ve heard countless times and suddenly realized the singer just mentioned the band’s name in the lyrics? It might have been…
Record Store Day Faces Claims of Musician Hijacking
Some shops preparing for Record Store Day this Saturday (April 18) have found themselves at a crossroads after receiving a shipment of albums from an artist they did not request. And at least one of those shops is refusing to…
Creed 2027 Cruise Lineup Features Breaking Benjamin and More
The Summer of ’99 & Beyond festival cruise, hosted by Creed, has announced its lineup for the fifth voyage in 2027, featuring Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, and more. Next year’s cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida on April 17, heading…
Phil Campbell’s Sons Continue Band with Memorial Concerts
The sons of the late Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell have announced their intention to continue their family-centric band following their father’s death in March. Additionally, two upcoming festival appearances will serve as memorial shows for the group. After Motorhead disbanded,…
Iron Maiden Skips Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Iron Maiden was recently announced as a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, but the band will not attend the ceremony in November. According to a new statement from their manager, Rod Smallwood, the reasoning is logistical. “As…
Roger Waters Critiques Draiman and Corgan, Draiman Replies
Roger Waters has called out Disturbed’s David Draiman in an open letter that he penned to Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan over Draiman’s recent appearance on Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast. Within their discussion, the topic turned to Draiman’s active…
Disney Cover Songs by 11 Notable Punk Bands
Covering Disney songs makes perfect sense, regardless of the music style you play. Even punk. You have a potential audience of millions of Disney fans eager to enjoy anything from any movie or TV show ever produced by the company….
’80s Hair Band Joins New Soundtrack for Classic Disney Ride
Def Leppard is featured on the new soundtrack for the iconic Disney World ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The ride, located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, closed earlier this year and will reopen on May 26, re-themed as Rock ‘n’…
From Ashes to New Album ‘Reflections’ Released
From Ashes to New vocalist Danny Case joined Loudwire Nights on Wednesday (April 15) to help fans prepare for his band’s upcoming album, Reflections, and discuss the challenging process that led to its creation. Listen to the full conversation in…