Chris Epting
Ted Nugent Talks New Live DVD, Early Influences, Obamacare + More
The legendary Motor City Mad Man Ted Nugent rode through the USA in recent years on his “I Still Believe Tour" and the trek has been captured on his new live 2 CD/DVD release titled ‘Ultralive Ballisticrock,' set to arrive on Oct. 22.
Falling in Reverse Singer Ronnie Radke Talks Fatherhood, Hints at Mystery Project
Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke recently became a first-time dad when Playboy model Crissy Henderson gave birth to their daughter, Willow Grace Radke, back on June 13th.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Talks Reaction to ‘Super Collider,’ Love of KISS + More
At the recent Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, Calif., Megadeth brought their thunder the day after slaying a San Bernardino crowd on a bill with Iron Maiden and Anthrax. Backstage at Aftershock, Loudwire had the pleasure of sitting down with Megadeth's main man Dave Mustaine for an intriguing conversation.
Korn Singer Jonathan Davis Talks New Album, Honoring Troops, Overcoming Addiction + More
Korn are set to unleash their new album, 'The Paradigm Shift,' on Oct. 8, and the band has performed select songs from the new disc during their recent headlining set at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento.
Members of The Offspring + Falling in Reverse Look Forward to Epicenter Festival
Epicenter, aka ‘Southern California’s Rock Festival,’ celebrates its fifth anniversary this year with a lineup that pays tribute to its Southland roots. Local alt-rock heroes The Offspring, Bad Religion and Pennywise will be performing alongside new homegrown bands like Pierce the Veil, Fidlar and Plague Vendor. The lineup on the main stage will also feature A Day To Remember, All Time Low and Fal
Dream Theater, ‘Dream Theater’ – Album Review
The first introductory strains of the “False Awakening Suite,” which kick off Dream Theater's new self-titled album (due Sept. 24) seems to actually transport the listener into a theater. Images come to mind of the lights going down in some wildly ornate medieval house of drama, the orchestra has signaled the overture, and it is time for the massive sweep of something liberating, powerful and prof
Aftershock Fest Day 2 Recap: Avenged Sevenfold, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm + More
Day 1 of the Monster Energy Aftershock Festival, featuring Korn, Megadeth and Shinedown, would be a tough act to follow. But leave it to Avenged Sevenfold to lead a Day 2 attack that was nothing short of breathtaking.
Aftershock Fest Day 1 Recap: Korn, Megadeth, Shinedown, Papa Roach + More Rock Sacramento
Last year's inaugural Monster Energy Aftershock Festival was a single day affair, but it was expanded to two days this year and packed with one of the most powerful lineups we've seen for years. Korn, Megadeth and Shinedown led night one of the fest on Saturday, Sept.14 in Sacramento, Calif., on day one of the extravaganza.
Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction Lead Uproar Fest Into Southern California
The Rock Star Energy Drink Uproar Festival touched down in Irvine, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 13, and despite the tradition of the day, it was a lucky one for all fans in attendance. One of the more popular alt rock festivals in the country, over the years Uproar has featured such headliners as Shinedown and Avenged Sevenfold. On this year's run, veteran acts Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains wou
Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Hail to the King’ – Album Review
To watch Avenged Sevenfold over the years, it's been fairly clear that this is a band with a plan. With each of their first five albums, A7X steadily evolved, albeit in varying degrees. Tragically, their ascension was harrowingly derailed in December 2009 with the death of their drummer, Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.