As Linkin Park‘s One More Light album celebrates its fifth anniversary today, the two primary singles from the album have new RIAA certifications for sales marks to note. “Heavy,” the lead single that featured a guest vocal by Kiiara and showed a poppier side to the band’s sound, has now been certified as a double
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Steve Markoff and Patricia Lazzara’s new single “Layla” is an unexpected delight. The alto and concert flutist, respectively, revamp Eric Clapton’s rock classic into a jazzy instrumental with light classical affectations. This cover is a likely candidate for the duo’s forthcoming third album set to hit in June of this year, but even a single
Wreckno, DEV and Super Future make an iconic trio in their futuristic hybrid hip-hop bass bop “Everything” — out now on Four Loko Records. As part of Wreckno’s mission to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ people in EDM, “Everything” is a show stopper that inspires and empowers with a sick beat and even sicker
With Dream Theater singer James LaBrie and former drummer Mike Portnoy finally clearing the air earlier this year, LaBrie revealed in a new interview that he would consider working with the musician again. Portnoy exited the band in 2010, with the group pulling in Mike Mangini on drums while Portnoy pursued multiple band opportunities in the years
AUSTERIA dips her toes in an experimental realm with her latest track, “SPICY.” Following up AUSTERIA’s rather gritty and well-received original dubstep anthem “THE GARDEN,” the rising talent continues to raise her own bar with “SPICY.” This beast of a track showcases her natural abilities as a bass music producer, with heavy emphasis on the bass. As
Pearl Jam have unfortunately had to cancel the remaining dates of their 2022 spring tour. After Matt Cameron had to sit out the last couple of shows as a result of contracting COVID-19, another member of their camp, bassist Jeff Ament, has also tested positive for the virus. After having to postpone their Gigaton tour for two
“Since the world-shaping works of Warhol’s Campbell Soup Cans and Lichtenstein’s Crying Girl, pop art has always been about harnessing the power of mass culture to turn the images of the moment on their head.” A brand new festival is touching down in Chicago this summer, and it is going to be a scorcher. Heateve
It’s hard to remember a time when the motorcycle wasn’t part of Judas Priest‘s image, but it actually came about fairly early in the band’s career. In a recent interview with Goldmine Magazine, Rob Halford explained how the motorcycle became part of their live show and his thoughts on what it added to their overall
Hailing all the way from New Zealand, QUIX initially traveled to North America in 2017 for 10 shows and finished up doing an astonishing 42. He has been tearing up the trap scene ever since, continuously shaking new ground with his unique sound design. Touring worldwide, including headline tours that included Coachella, EDC, and Ultra
Five Finger Death Punch just officially announced their upcoming new album Afterlife last week, and if you’re wondering about the inspiration for its title, it’s based on real encounters that both Ivan Moody and Zoltan Bathory have had. The guitarist actually described what a near-death experience feels like in an exclusive interview with Loudwire Nights host Toni Gonzalez. “The
It’s no secret BADVOID is one of the heavyweight kings, always infusing his productions with jaw dropping sounds and head banging energy. BADVOID is a natural when it comes to firing up the crowd with a fury of bass-fueled beats one can offer. Globally recognized as a headlining artist taking over a series of the
Matt Cameron has responded to a Rolling Stone report this week that posited Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer of Foo Fighters, wanted to tour less with the Dave Grohl-led rock band in his final days. The May 16 Rolling Stone article, “Inside Taylor Hawkins’ Final Days as a Foo Fighter,” featured parts of an interview with
From industry newcomer to dance music trendsetter, Haus of Panda is moving the needle in the modern rave scene like no other. Stepping onto the scene in 2017, he’s recognized for his high-octane signature sound marked by speed and power. As a new producer, Haus of Panda’s catalog could be heard on Diplo & Friends
Machine Gun Kelly was among the many performers last night (May 15) at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he was the only one performing from the rock genre. After dedicating his set to his “wife” Megan Fox and their “unborn child,” fans are dissecting the meaning behind the emotional gig. The
Americana’s greatest material has been born of rich harmonies, starting with a powerful vocal, of course, which is essentially the biggest cornerstone of David Sparrow’s Beggars & Choosers. While there’s something to be said about the poetic depth that Sparrow has as a lyricist, this is an even more melodic effort than I would normally expect
Coachella is just about a month behind us now, but Goldenvoice continues to drop massive, uniquely curated lineups that make us want to continue traveling to shows all year long. The latest is a new venture called Portola, set at Pier 80 in San Francisco, and the artist selection is simply dazzling. Headlining the two-day festival
Do you ever wish that your favorite rock and metal bands collaborated to create an all-star jam? Over the years, countless bands have collaborated on stage in some of the most impressive and unlikely performances. Who would have ever thought that Lady Gaga and Metallica would grace the stage together? Or who exactly came up
Over Movement Music Festival weekend, the party doesn’t stop — and we’re not just saying that to be cute. Pre-parties and after parties are likely to go all night and well into the next day as a supplemental part of the overall Movement experience. Whether you’re into official afters or underground events, there’s a plethora