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Faith No More Bassist Talks About Upcoming Reunion

Bassist Bill Gould speaks about Faith No More's upcoming live reunion and why it's important for them to reunite at this point in time. Continue reading…
Jon Bon Jovi Addresses Vocal Recovery Ahead of 2026 Touring

Jon Bon Jovi addresses his vocal health ahead of the band's 2026 tour dates and says he views this return to touring as a 'rebirth.' Continue reading…
Why Mikkey Dee Kept Turning Down Joining Motorhead

Drummer Mikkey Dee tells Loudwire about his King Diamond years and why he kept turning down Lemmy Kilmister's invitations to join Motorhead. Continue reading…
Report - Sex on Festival Ferris Wheel Prompts Investigation

Police in England have launched an investigation after a couple was allegedly caught having sex in the ferris wheel at Download Festival this past weekend. Continue reading…
Rock Legends to Play 2026 Opening of Obama’s Presidential Center

Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen and plenty more will be on hand for the livestreamed grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Continue reading…
From Berklee to Godsmack: 5 Things to Know About Mike Mangini

He's shared the stage with legends, but he almost didn't pursue music. Continue reading…
Cross Canadian Ragweed's Cody Canada Celebrates Red Rocks Show

Cody Canada discusses the return of Cross Canadian Ragweed, selling out Red Rocks and what it's like raising metalhead kids. Continue reading…
Metallica Responds to Fans Speculating About Band's Social Media

Metallica has updated the profile and header images on their social media leading some fans to speculate the band is up to something. Continue reading…
Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Names the 'Big 4' Grunge Pioneers

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil named who would make up the 'Big 4' bands that pioneered grunge in the Pacific Northwest during the 1980s. Continue reading…
The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final Anniversary Tour Dates

The Dillinger Escape Plan's reunion run with singer Dimitri Minikakis appears to be winding down. Continue reading…
Tom Morello Responds to 'Music Shouldn't Be Political' Argument

Tom Morello has responded to the argument that musicians shouldn't be political, stating that it's 'very hypocritical' for people to tell musicians not to be. Continue reading…
Are Faith No More Teasing a 2027 Comeback Tour?

They haven't toured in over a decade. Continue reading…
Daughtry to Unplug for Fall 2026 20th Anniversary Acoustic Tour

Find out where you can see Daughtry playing acoustic shows for his 20th anniversary. Continue reading…
Smashing Pumpkins + Country Star Booked for L.A. America250 Show

Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton will both take the stage at 'America's Block Party' on July 4 in Los Angeles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Continue reading…
40 Songs That Defined Rock Radio in 2006

It was a big year for Muse, Disturbed and Godsmack among others as we flash back on 40 songs that helped define rock radio in 2006. Continue reading…