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Slash On Velvet Revolver, Kings of Chaos Project + Cinematic Origin of 'Anastasia' [INTERVIEW]

Anne Erickson — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:22 +0000

There’s no doubt Slash is one of the greatest hard rock guitarists of all time. From his work in the ‘80s with Guns N’ Roses to Velvet Revolver to his current, solo project, Slash’s guitar lines and solos carry a course, high-octane voice, packed with raw emotion, speed and technical know-how.

Ben Cornish Isn't Leonardo DiCaprio, But He Plays Him in 'Scary Movie 5′ [INTERVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:43:27 +0000

Under a random set of circumstances, we ended up chatting with actor Ben Cornish today about his role in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and his portrayal of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character from ‘Inception’ in ‘Scary Movie 5.’ Ben Cornish first caught our attention during the Gotham Stock Exchange scene in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ [...]

David Draiman Talks Disturbed Hiatus and Device's 'Accidental' Inception [INTERVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:14:23 +0000

David Draiman called in to chat with Tony LaBrie about everything from the reason behind Disturbed‘s hiatus, to the “accidental” creation of his new band Device and their upcoming show at The Machine Shop in Flint — get the full interview here. Draiman’s new band, Device, release their self titled debut album on Tuesday, April [...]

Devour the Day's Joey Chicago Talks Demise of Egypt Central, Premieres New Song 'Good Man' [INTERVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:11:14 +0000

Joey Chicago of Devour the Day gave us the scoop on his new band that rose from the ashes of Egypt Central and premiered their first single, 'Good Man,' in an exclusive interview with Tony LaBrie earlier -- hear both the song and interview here.

Anne Erickson of Upon Wings and Banana 101.5 Talks About 'Afterlife' [INTERVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:12:45 +0000

Our very own Anne Erickson has been gaining national attention with her band Upon Wings and the single ‘Afterlife.’ We caught up with Anne to talk about her recent success, music video and more — get the interview here. If you only know Anne Erickson from her weekend shift at the Banana, you may not [...]

Brian 'Head' Welch on Reuniting With Korn: 'Hearts Change and Reconciliation Is Now'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:09:14 +0000

One of modern rock music's biggest talking points of 2013 is the status of Brian 'Head' Welch within his former band Korn. After surprising the 2012 Carolina Rebellion Festival by joining the band onstage for a performance of 'Blind,' Welch is now set to play several shows with Korn in 2013, including high profile gigs at Rock on the Range in Ohio and the Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring fests in Germany.

Corey Taylor Lays Out Timeline for Slipknot, Recalls 'Tosh.0′ Electric Shock + More

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:28:06 +0000

After detailing the latest on Stone Sour in Part 1 of our video interview, vocalist Corey Taylor takes us behind the mask to discuss the future of Slipknot in Part 2 of our exclusive chat. Though Taylor is currently focusing on Stone Sour, he offered us a timeline as to when Slipknot may get back into the studio to record their much anticipated follow-up to 2008's 'All Hope Is Gone.'

Corey Taylor Talks New Stone Sour Albums, Favorite Childhood Swear Words + More

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:42:36 +0000

Corey Taylor was nearly expelled in Kindergarten for yelling his favorite string of swear words. The Stone Sour / Slipknot vocalist chose to share this gem during Part 1 of our exclusive interview with the modern icon, along with discussing many other topics.

Lzzy Hale on Halestorm's Grammy Nomination: 'It's a Personal Victory for the Four of Us'

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:53:35 +0000

It's been a massive year for Halestorm and they're ending 2012 with a bang! It was just announced that the group and their song 'Love Bites (So Do I)' off of their latest album 'The Strange Case Of...' were nominated in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category for the upcoming 55th annual Grammy Awards, taking place Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Down Talk Possible New Musical Directions, Recording While Still Alive + Being Handsome

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:09:39 +0000

Down recently visited Loudwire’s offices when they were on tour in New York City. The entire group swarmed on our little studio room to talk about their four-part series of ‘Down IV’ EPs, all the while anointing themselves the most handsome band in the history of handsome while knocking back a few beers. After releasing ‘Down [...]

3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Talks 'Greatest Hits,' Tour With Daughtry + More

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:17:54 +0000

3 Doors Down started off with a bang when their hit single ‘Kryptonite’ blew up back in 2000, creating a buzz for the band seemingly overnight. Their debut disc ‘The Better Life’ would go on to yield four hit singles and move more than 5 million copies, launching their career into an upward trajectory.

Shinedown, Mastodon, Anthrax + More Cast Their Vote for The President of Rock

Tree Riddle — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:11:16 +0000

Over the last year, we've asked bands like Shinedown, Theory of a Deadman, and Mastodon who they would vote for if there was a President of Rock. Find out what they said and let us know what you think here.

Kirk Hammett Dishes on Next Metallica Album, 3D Film and 2013 Orion Music Festival

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:53:47 +0000

Kirk Hammett, lead shredder for Metallica, is a busy man. From writing and releasing his first book that chronicles his massive collection of horror movie memorabilia to filming a 3D movie with his bandmates, Hammett doesn't seem like he's slowing down anytime soon.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Discusses New Book 'Too Much Horror Business,' Scary Movies + More

Chuck Armstrong — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:23:33 +0000

On Sept. 25, iconic Metallica axeman Kirk Hammett released his first book, 'Too Much Horror Business,' which chronicles his massive horror movie memorabilia collection. In it, fans get a sneak peek at all of the goodies Hammett has been collecting since he was a child, laid out by decade beginning with the 1920s.

Comedian Robert Kelly Teaches Us How to Cheat Wisely [INTERVIEW]

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:33:15 +0000

Robert Kelly is one of those badass guys who’s hysterically blunt while being completely sincere. Basically, he’s one of the coolest dudes around. Kelly is a New York-based actor and comedian who recently penned a book with his buddies Joe DeRosa and Bill Burr, ‘Cheat: A Man’s Guide to Infidelity”– a hilarious take on how to [...]

In This Moment's Maria Brink and P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Offer Scoop on ShipRocked 2012

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:25:34 +0000

It’s no secret that this year’s ShipRocked lineup is one not to be missed, and In This Moment singer Maria Brink and P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval both agree. During this summer’s Uproar Festival, Loudwire had the chance to talk to both vocalists about their upcoming appearance at ShipRocked 2012.

Veronica Ricci Wants To Spank the World [INTERVIEW]

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:42:19 +0000

We weaseled a few sweet minutes with Veronica Ricci — a smart, beautiful redhead to talk about her spank fetish sites, her love of horror movies, and what turns her on. Unfortunately, it wasn’t us. For our readers who don’t know you, please introduce yourself? I’m Veronica Ricci from Kentucky to NorCal to, now, LA. I have a [...]

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix: 'This Is The Record That Our Fans Have Been Waiting For'

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:50:40 +0000

The road to the release of Papa Roach’s new disc ‘The Connection’ (out Oct. 2) has not always been a smooth one, but that’s part of what powers the strength that it delivers. Written during a tumultuous time during lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix’s life, the disc portrays a dark time for the band played out song by song. Kicking it off is the face-punching lead-off single ‘Still Swingin’ which is merely the prelude to the darkness that lies within.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Talks 'Sex,' Tweeting, Dave Mustaine + Future of Sixx: A.M.

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:11:05 +0000

Nikki Sixx is a man who wears many hats. Not only is he the bassist and songwriter for Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M., he's also a radio host, author and master of social media.

Courtney Stodden Sets the Record Straight About Playboy [INTERVIEW]

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:25:30 +0000

If you’ve never heard the name Courtney Stodden, you must not own a television, or have access to the internet, but you’re reading this, so we’re probably all on the same page. Regardless, the now 18-year-old bride of ‘LOST’ actor Doug Hutchison made headlines nearly everywhere just a year and a half ago when she [...]