Why Rick Wakeman Chose Yes Over David Bowie’s Band
In July 1969, Rick Wakeman was just 20 years old, but he was already earning a reputation for himself as a highly talented session...
What Musicians Said About Ozzy Osbourne In The Year After He Died
Loudwire has spent the past year talking to rock and metal artists along with family members to get their perspective on Ozzy Osbourne following...
REVIEW – Devildriver – Strike and Kill
Devildriver really do not ease you into new album Strike and Kill (July 10). You are immediately punched straight in the face with a...
Liam Gallagher Shuts Down Fan Asking for a New Oasis Album
Oasis haven’t given their followers much hope for a follow-up to their last studio LP – 2008’s Dig Out Your Soul – since they...
L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Has Died at 59
The members have L7 have shared the news that bassist Jennifer Finch has died at the age of 59. In an Instagram post, the...
17 Essential Early 2000s Emo Albums You Should Own on Vinyl
Here are 17 essential emo albums from the early 2000s that you should absolutely own on vinyl. This era saw the genre reach the...
Rock Bands That Have Been Together 40+ Years and Never Broke Up
Here are rock bands that have been together for over 40 years and never broke up. Band breakups are a pretty common phenomena in...
What Are the ‘Big 4’ of Rock Operas?
Rock opera is a term that curries both favor and foreboding. Depending on your feelings, you might applaud the ambition, criticize the conceit or...
Metallica’s ‘Intimidating’ Sphere Residency Inspired By U2
Metallica began thinking about a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere after Lars Ulrich attended U2’s opening night there, he revealed. The Irish band...
What REALLY Killed Hair Metal? Veteran Rock Producer Weighs In
Did grunge really kill hair metal? The answer isn’t as cut-and-dry as you’ve been led to believe, according to veteran rock producer Howard Benson. In an...