Longtime Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 has been confirmed to be Motley Crue‘s new guitarist now that Mick Mars has stepped down and retired. Naturally, as a result of one of the most significant lineup changes in rock and metal history. fans have had a lot of varying reactions to the news. What should be
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It’s wild, really, that the 808 beatmaker, invented in over 40 years and only manfactured for a small window from 1980-1983, still manages to inspire of musicians and producers. Even with all the modern techniques, programming, ease of access, et al., the Roland 808 is still one of music’s most coveted pieces of gear. It’s
Motley Crue recently announced plans to take the “Stadium Tour” with Def Leppard to other parts of the world next year, but one of the band members won’t be coming with them. Guitarist Mick Mars has announced his retirement from touring, though he will remain in the band, revealing the news in an exclusive statement
Global Rock band Sick Puppies are collaborating with ESPN/ESPN+ to launch their new single ‘Ready Steady Go’, a cover of the Paul Oakenfold hit song. The music will be used in National Hockey League (NHL) on ESPN promos on all their platforms through the end of 2022. Watch the initial ESPN promo spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjqWaQg9OMs The intense, driving
If you’ve seen Nero in the past five years, you’ve only seen Joe Ray behind the decks. Dan and Alana got married and had their first child in 2018, the same year they also debuted their own side project, The Night. Joseph Ray also began releasing solo material on Anjunadeep that same year. Even with
Polyphia have been turning heads since 2010 with their brand of instrumental progressive rock, and they’ll likely make some more fans when they hit the road next spring in support of their Remember That You Will Die album. The band just announced dates that will carry them from late March through mid-April, providing their first
Los Angeles native and bass music producer, Chassi is on a mission to help people who are struggling overcome the challenges they face. He’s driven to want his listeners to know that everything will work out in a positive way, and he pushes this message through all that creates. Chassi has quickly become one of
There’s no shortage of horror movies out there, and while they cover a wide variety of spooky topics, the majority of them tend to have a villain. A new study by Claims has ranked the Top 10 scariest horror movie villains of all time, so you know which horror movies to binge on over the
Rezz recently announced the launch of her own label, HypnoVizion. While we’re still waiting to see what kind of releases she’ll be featuring with her new platform, she’s revealed her own first release, ‘Nightmare on Rezz Street 2.’ Featuring 12 dark instrumentals from her own vault, it’s no doubt representative of not only the sound
Some of metal’s top players have united to form a new band that will make their presence felt in 2023. The band’s name is Elegant Weapons and it features members of Judas Priest, Pantera and Rainbow. There’s some serious pedigree here with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner and drummer Scott Travis joining Pantera bassist Rex
There are a lot of different ways you can write a love song, but sometimes the most meaningful ballads are those that come at a slightly greater pace, presented with a brooding balance of humility and optimism. Beneath all of its polish, Johnnie Mikel’s “I Hope It Hurts” is one of these compositions, and it
Hello Yes was born on the road while guitarist Mitch Bell and saxophonist Aaron Leibowitz were touring with electronic artist ZHU, with whom they are currently packing stadiums with in support of Swedish House Mafia. The sound is novel, conjuring Mitch’s smokey, yet sophisticated guitar and Aaron’s gut-jerking saxophone into compositions that could be described
Spotify Wrapped 2022 is just around the corner, and that means the cut-off time for tracking the songs you listen to on the app is fast approaching. What artists do you think you listened to the most this year? Are you expecting any surprises from your listening habits? When is the actual cut-off date for Wrapped
When you talk about classic drum & bass, there are few as legendary or enduring as Congo Natty. With a five decade deep discography spanning seminal and timeless releases like Junglist, Under Mi Sensei, Get Wild, Kunta Kinte, Jah Sunshin’, Original Ses and more, Congo Natty has played a founding and hugely influential role in one
Rob Zombie has had quite a successful career as a solo artist, but he also released a handful of albums with White Zombie. So during this week’s Loudwire Nights Album of the Week poll, we want to know which album you think is the best out of both his solo discography and White Zombie’s. You’ll
Modern Rock powerhouse Messer are sharing their empowering new single ‘Unfvckwitable’, the follow-up to their Top 40 Active Rock song “Hope In This World’. Known for their catchy hooks and high energy live performances, they continue to build their career as a truly independent Rock band. The band says “Unfvckwitable” is a state of being. It’s the conscious
With a forward thinking approach in sound design and production, PRBLM CHILD is an up-and-coming duo who has been making big waves throughout the house music community. Via groundbreaking percussion sounds and groovy basslines, the pair has released their work on prime bass house labels, such as Bite This!, Gold Digger, and Uprise. Additionally, their
Iron Maiden and literature go hand in hand, not just because of their penchant for fictional allusions but because they released two official coloring books within the last year. Soon, they’ll be tackling one of the most popular children’s series of all time – Where’s Waldo? – with their own seek-and-find adventure: the delightfully titled