Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 1984?Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 1984?They were starting in their various forms in 1984. Some had Rock Hall careers, others were hot for a moment.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Why Korn Started Playing Seven String GuitarsWhy Korn Started Playing Seven String GuitarsKorn's Brian 'Head' Welch and James 'Munky' Shaffer started playing seven string guitars because of Steve Vai, who credited the band for popularizing them.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
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
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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 JuneJune has a lot of birthdays, so see which rockers are blowing out the candles for 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