One of the hottest debates within the modern rock and metal scene(s) is whether it’s okay for bands to use backing tracks throughout live shows. In a new interview with American Musical Supply, Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers defended bands using backing tracks during concerts, citing a specific legendary rock act as proof of why it’s […]
R. Kelly wants the entire U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago kicked off his case as he continues to push for his release, citing a wild plot to assassinate him in prison. The disgraced singer is accusing the prosecutors of misconduct and conflicts of interest that he claims make a fair trial impossible. In another court […]
Electronic dance music has claimed the top spot among genres that help gym-goers achieve personal records, according to new research from the telehealth company Levity. The study, which analyzed 185,798 tracks from workout- and gym-focused Spotify playlists, found that EDM tied with hip-hop and R&B as the most effective music for breaking through fitness plateaus. […]
Evan Morgan has been a full-time freelancer for over a decade. When he’s not writing about the latest TLC gossip, he enjoys listening to music and catching up on the latest scripted drama or true crime documentary. Latest posts by Evan Morgan (see all) Morgan Wallen recently kicked off his latest tour, the I’m The […]
Turnstile has been turning heads over the last few weeks. From the insane free gig they held in their hometown, to performing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, to the critical acclaim their newest record, Never Enough, all eyes are on Turnstile. So, it should come as no surprise that some pretty good quality […]
On June 24, longtime manager Alan Niven will celebrate the release of his first memoir, Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories. Ahead of that, he joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (June 19) to discuss what it was like writing the book. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this […]
The United States has entered into direct military action alongside Israel, launching airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities in a significant escalation of ongoing efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. On Saturday (June 12), Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that U.S. forces had carried out successful attacks on three key nuclear sites in […]
Alesso has released an official remix of “Ascension,” the lead track from the original music suite created for the Esports World Cup 2025, the world’s largest esports and gaming event. The original composition, created by Edouard Brenneisen at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios, features Grammy-nominated cellist Tina Guo. Alesso’s version transforms the orchestral piece into […]
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, […]
Linkin Park kicked off their festival circuit last week at this year’s Rock For People. Performing to 50,000 attendees, one attendee in particular caught frontwoman Emily Armstrong‘s eye with a massive sign that said, “EMILY, CUT MY HAIR.” Armstrong pretty much said, ‘fuck it,’ and welcomed the fan to the front of the crowd where […]
