16 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Week (Sept. 8-14, 2023)16 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Week (Sept. 8-14, 2023)Who is playing where, when and how can you get tickets?Chad ChildersChad Childers
The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All TimeThe 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All TimeWho is No. 1?Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Request That Caused Steve Vai to Say 'F--k You' to a Label RepRequest That Caused Steve Vai to Say 'F--k You' to a Label RepDrop what?Chad ChildersChad Childers
Devin Townsend Names the Guitarist Who Made Him Give Up ShreddingDevin Townsend Names the Guitarist Who Made Him Give Up Shredding'Nah, I'm good. I'll play rhythm.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
The Job Steve Vai Wanted If He Never Became FamousThe Job Steve Vai Wanted If He Never Became FamousRead the full interview with the guitar virtuoso.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Steve Vai Clarifies Comments on Ozzy Osbourne Album SessionsSteve Vai Clarifies Comments on Ozzy Osbourne Album SessionsSee what he had to say.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in JuneRock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in JuneSee who's blowing out the candles this month.Chad ChildersChad ChildersAlicia SelinAlicia Selin
Steve Vai to Host 52-Hour 'Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon'Steve Vai to Host 52-Hour 'Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon'The event will mark the inauguration of LiveHouse and all of the profits will benefit Extraordinary FamiliesJon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde + More Return for 'Generation Axe' TourSteve Vai, Zakk Wylde + More Return for 'Generation Axe' TourVai and Wylde will be joined by Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi on the guitar-centric tour.Chad ChildersChad Childers
2017 Loudwire Music Awards Announces Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Summit + Black Carpet Hosts2017 Loudwire Music Awards Announces Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Summit + Black Carpet HostsGet details on the inaugural Loudwire Music Awards Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Summit and the hosts of the 'black carpet' festivities at the LMAs.Chad ChildersChad Childers