Fellow rock stars are reacting to Brian Wilson‘s death at 82 with fond memories of the Beach Boys and heartbroken tributes. The Kinks‘ Dave Davies said he was “devastated to hear of Brian Wilson’s passing. He had such a profound effect on me. The Kinks played the Hollywood Bowl with the Beach Boys on our […]
In the newest episode of Gear Factor, Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity, Down) plays his favorite riffs. CoC were one of so many incredible bands who hit the stage at the 2025 edition on Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio. Fortunately for us, this stoner rock legend had a moment to hang out, plug in and […]
Space lovers, are you ready for this year’s “ultra rare” strawberry moon? The uniquely hued phenomenon is set to take place tonight, June 10, 2025, and will reach its peak at around 3:44 a.m. ET, according to NASA. Though the moon will be a rare red or orange color in the night sky, it is not […]
Here are five grunge albums that every vinyl collector should own and how to buy them. Vinyl has grown increasingly popular over the last couple of years. A report by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) states that 43.6 million EPs and LPs were purchased in 2024 in the U.S. alone, up from 10.3 million […]
The current protests in California over ICE deportations and President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard against the wishes of the state’s governor and Los Angeles’ mayor have got the world talking, including members of the rock and metal community. Since Trump took office earlier this year, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency […]
In honor of Metallica‘s massive Load deluxe box set, Loudwire Nights has decided to pit the two biggest Load singles against each other for this week’s Chuck’s Fight Club. So who do you got – “Hero of the Day” or “Until It Sleeps”? On one hand, Metallica leaned into the melancholy with “Hero of the […]
Last night (June 7), Sleep Token kicked off their 2025 “June Festival Rituals” tour in support of their recently released fourth studio LP, Even in Arcadia. In the process – and alongside numerous classic tracks – four songs from the album made their live debuts, resulting in a superb show for all in attendance. What […]
According to multiple sources, actor/Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women (some of whom say that they were underage when they began talking to him). Representatives for Leto have denied the allegations. The Allegations + Leto’s Representatives’ Responses WARNING: Graphic Content Ahead Yesterday (June 7), Air […]
Here it is – your chance to win a Metallica Load Deluxe Box set. This contest comes to you courtesy of the folks at Loudwire Nights and Ultimate Classic Rock Nights radio shows. Metallica are in the process of revisiting the classic 1996 album and their Deluxe Box Set is something pretty expansive and spectacular. It […]
Here are 32 LGBTQIA+ icons in rock and metal. In honor of Pride Month and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, we’ve compiled a gallery of LGBTQIA+ figures in rock and metal. Among the list are Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford, Queen‘s Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Halestorm‘s Lzzy Hale, Greta Van Fleet‘s Josh Kiszka and many others. June is the […]
