Category: Loudwire

Metallica recently announced they’d be playing their first-ever show in Saudi Arabia at the Soundstorm festival in Riyadh on Dec. 14, which would have made…

The name Ron Wasserman might not be instantly recognizable, but to many a ’90s kid, his music is. Wasserman composed a number of TV themes…

On Tuesday (Dec. 5), Red Hot Chili Peppers said in a statement they were withdrawing from their scheduled performance at this weekend’s 32nd Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas on Saturday (Dec. 9)…

“What’s in a name? That which we call a band by any other name would be twice as sick.” That’s what Shakespeare would have wrote if…

Guitarist and producer Trev Lukather admitted on Loudwire Nights Tuesday night (Dec. 5) that his new band, The Effect, started out as an experiment. “I…

Geddy Lee has released two demos from his 2000 solo album My Favorite Headache, including one written about late Rush bandmate Neil Peart’s family tragedy.…

‘Tis the season… to hear Christmas music pretty much everywhere you go, whether you love it or don’t. But who first brought the holiday spirit…

A new study conducted by Preply surveyed just over 1,000 people in the U.S. about their musical preferences and how it plays into their social…

Chad Allan, founding member and original lead singer of the Guess Who and a founding member of Bachman Turner-Overdrive progenitor Brave Belt, died on Nov.…

Denny Laine, a co-founder of both the Moody Blues and Wings, has died at the age of 79. His wife, Elizabeth Hines, shared the news…

Ah family …. And you thought the holidays could be rough with your siblings. Well, imagine finding fame with your brother or sister and having…

The former Milton, Georgia, home of late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington is on sale for $12 million. You can see dozens of photos of…

Limp Bizkit have announced their 2024 “Loserville” North American tour dates, and actor Corey Feldman is one of the openers slated to perform throughout the run.…

When you’re in a band that’s been around nearly 30 years, you’ve likely amassed some great memories. While speaking with Cannabis Now for a recent…

If you never picked up Shinedown‘s Somewhere in the Stratosphere live album, well, here’s your second chance. Loudwire Nights is giving away vinyl versions of…

She may make her name in the pop and alternative crossover world, but Billie Eilish has definitely become an ally for heavier music. After using…

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has named his all-time bass idol and the album he says is “probably” his No. 1 desert island album all…

Tom Petty‘s “Love Is a Long Road” can be heard in the trailer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI video game. The sixth installment of…

Does a singular instrument define the sound of rock and metal music? If you have to pick one, the guitar is an easy pick. Some…

Disturbed have been one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands, ascending to festival headliner status and frequently topping the Billboard 200 Album Chart…