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Who Is the Band Playing Creed + Cheap Trick Covers at the Republican National Convention?
For those wondering if Creed had performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention, that was actually the Nashville-based band Sixwire who were taking those in attendance "higher" as Donald Trump left the floor to the rock radio favorite Tuesday night (July 16). The veteran band have been earning some raves...
Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
We're thrilled to welcome Marty Friedman as a guest on Loudwire's Gear Factor series, with the guitar great sharing the riffs and bands that made him want to pick up the guitar, some valuable (and not so valuable) advice he picked up from his guitar teacher and reflecting on some of his own favorite riffs from his music.
Tom Morello Blasts Rage Against the Machine Fans for False Claims Against Band
Rage Against the Machine guitarist has weighed in on several criticisms lobbied against the group by fans on the X platform, with the discussion primarily dealing with whether or not the anti-establishment rockers required fans to be vaccinated in order to attend their 2022 reunion run. In a since-deleted tweet...
25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s
What are the best rock songs of the 1980s? It was a decade that saw quite a bit of change as acts moved beyond the catchy guitar riffs of the '70s to show more technical prowess and a broader range of instrumentation while expanding the definitions of what rock could be and sound like.
The Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what's known as the "stank face" in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive? As it turns out, on top of the many theories about the history of the "stank face," there's also a bit of science behind it.
What Is the ‘Rhino’ Piercing + Why Is It Trending?
What is the "rhino" piercing and why is it trending?. To coincide with the nu-metal revival that's taken place over the last few years, it appears that facial piercings are experiencing an increase in popularity as well. The rhino piercing is the latest that's gone viral — according to Wethrift,...
Setlist + Video – Limp Bizkit Kick Off ‘Loserville’ Summer Tour
Limp Bizkit officially kicked off their Loserville summer tour last night (July 16), treating the Somerset, Wisconsin crowd to a 15-song set loaded with classics and a pair of covers. The trek also features special guests Bones, Eddy Baker & Xavier Wulf, N8NOFACE and Corey Feldman, with Riff Raff serving...
Interview: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Discusses New Book + Why He’s Tired of Talking About Anniversaries
"I'm about out of things to say about a record we did 20 years ago. I have nothing really new to say and a lot of those memories are hazy." Randy Blythe minced no words when he hung out on Loudwire Nights Tuesday (July 16) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lamb of God's album, Ashes of the Wake.
Metallica Album Becomes Fourth Ever to Reach Historic Chart Record
Metallica's 1991 self-titled album has become the fourth studio release ever to reach a historic chart record. The album, affectionately known as The Black Album, has officially spent a total of 750 weeks on the Billboard 200. It's the fourth record in history to spend that amount of time on the chart, following Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), the Bob Marley and The Wailers compilation album Legend (1984) and Journey's Greatest Hits (1988).
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Reportedly Dropped by Talent Agency After Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has reportedly been dropped by his talent agency following his controversial onstage remarks about the attempted assassination of U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Both TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter have independently claimed to have been learned that Michael Greene of Greene & Associates Talent Agency is...
Kat Von D Shares New Disco Goth Song ‘Illusion,’ Announces Second Album
Kat Von D just shared a new disco goth song titled "Illusion" and announced her second full-length studio album My Side of the Mountain. The tattoo artist and makeup guru fully shifted her career at the start of the decade to focus on music, and shared her debut album Love Made Me Do It in August of 2021.
Steel Panther Announce 15th Anniversary ‘Feel the Steel’ Tour + Album Reissue
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of their Feel the Steel debut, Steel Panther have just announced a late run of U.S. tour dates as well as a new edition of the classic record. Feel the Steel, released in 2009, saw Steel Panther rise to the forefront of the modern...
New Marilyn Manson Accuser Comes Forward, Alleges Assault
While Marilyn Manson is starting to resume his music career, yet another accuser has come forward alleging that the musician groomed and sexually assaulted her multiple times in the 1990s. The allegations concerning underage grooming in particular, however, have been stricken from one of the legal filings, as ruled by a judge.
Geezer Butler Was a Fan of Slipknot + Other Younger Metal Bands in the ’90s
Geezer Butler shared that he was a fan of Slipknot and some other younger metal bands in the '90s. As a founding member and the primary lyricist for the band that is known for essentially creating heavy metal, it's a big deal when Butler compliments a younger artist. The original Black Sabbath were the headliners of Ozzfest in 1999, and Butler was astute with the younger generations of heavy music who were also on the bill.
Tenacious D Face Backlash Over Controversial Trump Comments at Australian Show
Tenacious D have faced a wave of backlash from fans and government officials following Kyle Gass' controversial onstage remarks at an Australian show, wishing for a successful assassination of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. One Australian Senator has called for Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to "revoke [Tenacious D's] visas and...
Islander’s Mikey Carvajal Gets Real About Artists Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs
A few weeks after releasing their latest album, Grammy Nominated, Islander frontman Mikey Carvajal joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the new music, unpack the record's title and share some thoughts on the state of music today. "The album title came from my brother," Carvajal told host Chuck Armstrong. Carvajal's brother,...
10 Unforgettable David Lee Roth Moments
For this week's Loud List, we have 10 unforgettable David Lee Roth moments. The vocalist isn't known as "Diamond Dave" for no reason. Though he's best known as the singer of Van Halen, Roth also became famous for his extravagant stage performances, complete with high kicks, jumps and other eye-catching moves that added another element of excitement to the band's already flashy live shows.
VOTE: Better Judas Priest Album – ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ vs. ‘invincible Shield’ – Chuck’s Fight Club
One legendary band that's managed to remain successful through the years, but which Judas Priest album is better, the old-school metal of Screaming for Vengeance or their latest effort, Invincible Shield? That's the battle we've got queued up this week for Chuck's Fight Club on Loudwire Nights. While Judas Priest...
Creed’s Mark Tremonti Names the Darkest Time for the Band
Creed initially disbanded in June 2004, a full year after their last activity, but the band's darkest times actually preceded their split, as Mark Tremonti reveals in a recent Spin interview. In fact, Tremonti can point to the song "One Last Breath" as a track where the band was their...
There’s New, Original Metal Song About ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’
The viral "Hawk Tuah Girl" (real name Haliey Welch) has infiltrated every corner of the internet, including anthemic heavy metal. Yes, there's now an original song about the internet's biggest overnight celebrity right now. The song was uploaded to a YouTube channel (named Hawk Tuah) that was created on June...
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