2026 Download Festival Highlights: 6 Major Events Unveiled
The 2026 edition of the Download Festival is complete, and we’ve got a recap of six significant moments that people were discussing after the final notes rang out over the weekend. Most of the attention was focused on the headlining…
Linkin Park Makes History with Download Festival Performance
Linkin Park made history at this year’s Download Festival in England thanks to vocalist Emily Armstrong’s addition to the band. The band headlined the third and final day of the fest on June 14 at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Limp…
Rush Play Song for First Time Since 1979 at California Show
Rush treated fans to more new surprises at their fourth reunion show, adding three tour debuts to their Saturday night Kia Forum set list. During the first half of the concert, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and new recruits Anika Nilles…
Bass Techniques That Transformed My Music Experience
Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath is widely regarded as one of heavy metal’s most cherished bassists, and he has expressed gratitude towards those who influenced him. Recently, Butler acknowledged the late Cream frontman and bassist Jack Bruce as “the one…
Metal-Loving Former Knicks Dancer Moves With Molly
Molly Day transitioned from performing in front of thousands at Madison Square Garden to assisting thousands of online viewers in learning to move their bodies to metal music from her apartment. The former Knicks City Dancer is the face behind…
K’s Choice Singer Revives Iconic ’90s Alt-Rock Anthem
Key Insights 2026 Significance: For Sam Bettens, 2026 represents a pivotal year of reflection and new beginnings. Personal Journey: The reimagined “Not an Addict” reflects both his artistic evolution and personal growth. Musical Impact: The song’s new version showcases a…
Rush Delivers Second Show Packed with More Rarities
Rush returned for their second night at the Forum in Los Angeles on June 9, delivering a set that noticeably deviated from what they’d performed on night one. Rush’s Fifty Something tour – their first trek in 11 years –…
Soundgarden Stories and Grief: Kim Thayil’s Memoir Insights
Kim Thayil discussed his new memoir, shared some stories from Soundgarden’s career, and explained why he feels “self-critical” in an exclusive chat with Loudwire. We spoke with the guitarist ahead of the release of his brand new book A Screaming…
Fan in Banana Costume Calls Out Band After Hardcore Show Incident
A fan wearing a banana suit is now addressing an incident that happened this past Friday (June 5) in Toronto where one of the acts, hardcore band End It, ordered their audience to shred his costume in return for a…
Anika Nilles’ Full Drum Performance from Rush Tour Kickoff
Rush launched their Fifty Something reunion tour on Sunday at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, marking an evening of significant milestones: their first full-length concert in nearly 11 years, their first headlining show since the passing of drummer Neil Peart, and…
Anika Nilles’ Full Drum Performance from Rush Tour Kickoff
Rush kicked off their Fifty Something reunion tour on Sunday at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, marking an evening of firsts: their first full-length concert in nearly 11 years, their first headlining show since the death of drummer Neil Peart, and,…
Seven Acres of Hell in Michigan Available for Purchase
Hell is for sale and it could be yours for $625,000. At least that’s what a newly posted 2026 real estate listing is promising for a devilishly popular tourist spot in rural Michigan. “Hell is for sale” is how Swisher…