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The Six Best Blaze Bayley Era Iron Maiden Songs
What are Iron Maiden's best songs from the Blaze Bayley era?. The era, which yielded The X Factor and Virtual XI, is, well... it's not a fan-favorite. That doesn't mean it should be overlooked, or that Bruce Dickinson's successor should shoulder the blame for the mixed results. Steve Harris is...
Steely Dan Tell Trump Cover Band to Cover Their Anti-Trump Song
It’s well-known that, due to music industry contracts, it’s often impossible for artists to prevent their music from being used in ways they don’t like. In the instance of Steely Dan seemingly being unable to stop covers band Sixwire from performing “Reelin’ In the Years” at the Republican National Convention this week, the band decided to react by offering an alternative suggestion.
Rockers Tell Their Wildest Tattoo Stories
What are some of the wildest stories that rockers have with their tattoos? Loudwire met up with some of rock's biggest names at the InkCarceration Festival to get the stories behind some of their ink, and a few personal details came out in the process. Did you know that several...
Kid Rock Performs at the 2024 Republican National Convention – What Social Media Is Saying
The 2024 Republican National Convention is now in the books, but not before a performance from Kid Rock had the internet talking. Ahead of Thursday's (June 18) performance, Kid Rock shared a message with his fans. "We just arrived in Milwaukee to support our tried and true, red, white and blue 100 percent American Bad Ass president. What's gonna happen tonight? Tune in to find out, but here's a hint. Are you scared? God bless Donald Trump and God Bless America."
Every Rock + Metal Artist That’s Been Name-Checked in Eminem Songs – See Lyrics
Here's a list of every rock and metal artist that's been name-checked in Eminem songs. The rapper just shared his latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) last Friday (July 12), and there were a handful of rock stars mentioned throughout the lyrics. This led us to explore the rest of Eminem's discography to see how many other rock and metal artists he's name-dropped in his songs.
The Pop Star Gary Holt Says Is ‘Overrated’ + the One He ‘Loves’
Slayer's Gary Holt shared his affinity for pop music during a recent appearance on the Scandalous podcast, and he definitely has a preference when it comes to two of the genres biggest names - Taylor Swift and Beyonce!. Gary Holt Defends Taylor Swift. You can add the Slayer and Exodus...
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Album ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release a new album titled Aghori Mhori Mei on Aug. 2 and there's one big catch — you won't hear any of it until the day it comes out. It will be the 13th album by the band and follows Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, a triple record that was released in three parts. The final installment arrived in May 2023.
Dorothy Screams on Heavy New Country-Infused Song ‘Mud’
Dorothy screams like hell in her heavy new country-infused song "Mud." The singer is known for her powerful vocals, but you've definitely never heard them like this before. The track is the first from her upcoming fourth studio album, which will serve as the follow-up to 2022's Gifts From the Holy Ghost.
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Deletes Apology Post About Controversial Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has deleted his post in which he apologized for an "improvised" line onstage the day after the assassination attempt on U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Originally shared on Instagram, the musician's feed (at the time of publication) shows two reel posts since the apology was first...
20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 12-18, 2024)
The concert industry is alive and well, with 20 new rock and metal tours announced this past week. In addition, you'll also find a number of festivals, residencies and specialty shows for bands booked as well. This week, we saw new tour legs added for such name acts as The...
Interview: Brann Dailor Opens Up About the Longevity of Mastodon’s Band Members
"It's been 25 years and along the way you've sort of sunk every single emotional aspect of your life together with these people — what might turn out to be the biggest relationships in our lives." Brann Dailor joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (July 18) to discuss all things...
The Six Heaviest Breakdowns by Australian Bands (Chosen by Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake)
Here are the six heaviest breakdowns by Australian bands, chosen by In Hearts Wake vocalist Jake Taylor. The metal scene Down Under is (and has been) alive and thriving, from death metal and goregrind to some of the world's premiere metalcore acts, and so much more. For over a decade, In Hearts Wake have consistently proven themselves to be powerhouse within this wide-ranging continental scene (including neighboring country New Zealand) with their blend of metalcore, nu-metal and hardcore.
The Seven Songs Slipknot Played at Their First-Ever Ozzfest Show
Over 25 years ago, Slipknot, who hadn't even released their debut album yet, played their first-ever Ozzfest show — a seven-song set of absolute fury. The hell-raising event's 1999 excursion launched on May 27, bringing some of metal's most premiere acts, up-and-comers and hopeful unknowns on a long road through the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up at the end of July.
Longtime Brujeria Co-Vocalist Pinche Peach Dies at 57
Longtime Brujeria backing singer and sampler Pinche Peach has died at the age of 57. The news was delivered by the band in a social media post, revealing that the musician had passed away on July 17 after dealing with "serious heart complications." "I never thought I would have to...
ZZ Top Bassist Shares Biggest Regret About Viral Instrument
ZZ Top's Elwood Francis has become a key part of the band's live lineup, but he has one major regret about his performances. That would be having introduced the gigantic bright yellow 17-string bass guitar into the live shows and it gaining viral popularity as a result. Back in 2022,...
Britney Spears Tells Osbournes to ‘F–k Off’ In Long Response to Diss
Pop star Britney Spears is clapping back at Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family after a recent discussion on TikTok videos on The Osbournes podcast resulted in a dig at her social media dance videos. In recent years, Spears has used her social media to share some of her dance...
Setlist + Video – Foo Fighters’ U.S. Summer Tour Kickoff Cut Short Due to Storms
Foo Fighters' U.S. summer tour leg got off to an inauspicious start on Wednesday when the band was forced to cut its performance at New York's Citi Field short and evacuate the venue due to lightning storms. The rockers, who are in the middle of their Everything or Nothing at...
Ex-Great White Singer Jack Russell Retires From Touring Due to Health
Jack Russell, former singer for Great White, has announced on social media that he will be retiring from touring on account of his health. "To my fans and friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road," he wrote on social meda. "After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve. Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love and support. Thank you for letting me live my dreams. You have made my life a wonder."
The Best Nu-Metal Album of Each Year Since 1994
In nu-metal's 30-year run as a subgenre, which albums are the best?. There's no genre of music that elicits as many mixed reactions as nu-metal. Combining metallic heaviness with hip-hop vocals and attitude turned out to be the post-Nirvana rock phenomenon for the world to cling to. When bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit burst onto the scene, there was an instant reaction from the public, causing legions of new fans to rock JNCOs and chain wallets.
Setlist + Video – Creed Launch First Tour In 12 Years
After making their return to the stage aboard the Summer of '99 cruises earlier this year (and a handful of special and brief public performances), Creed have officially launched their first full-scale tour in 12 years. The rock legends played a 16-song set in Green Bay, Wisconsin, alongside special guests Switchfoot and Finger Eleven.
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