Louder Than Life is set to take over the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from September 17–20 for its 12th year, and 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest edition yet. Producer Danny Wimmer Presents has put together the largest lineup in the festival’s history. Newly announced headliners Tool and Limp Bizkit will join previously revealed top-billed acts My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden for four massive days of rock and metal. Nearly 200 artists across seven sta

British Indie rock band The Kooks embarked on their European tour, months after finishing their tour in support of their latest album “Never/ Know”. On February 17th the band performed in AFAS Live in Amsterdam. By the time The Kooks came out on stage the crowd was already wired with anticipation. The setlist was a well picked mix of old and new, as 2026 marks the 20 years anniversary of the band’s debut album “Inside In Inside Out”. Appropriately, the crowd consisted of fans

The artist Novulent held his album release party at Three Links in Deep Ellum on Thursday, February 12th. The venue was small, but it was sold out and packed with people. From the moment I walked in, I could tell this night was important. Something I first noticed was everyone’s style. Almost everyone wore black. People had unique hairstyles, dark makeup, and outfits that felt very intentional. It felt like everyone there understood the artist and the music, and they expresse

Meg Smith opened the night with bright purple, blue, and pink lights filling the stage. She wore an angel costume that perfectly fit her vibe. The crowd was only half-full when she came on, but her energy filled the room. She danced across the stage and stood at the mic to play guitar and sing. She had a constant connection to the crowd. She smiled at fans, pointed at people singing along, and had small moments that made everything feel personal. Even the people who did not k

Photo Credit: F Scott Schafer ICE NINE KILLS officially enters the canon of one of the most iconic horror franchises with “Twisting the Knife,” featured in the forthcoming film Scream 7 . Cast member Mckenna Grace joins the band on the new single, a rare, high-impact crossover between one of modern metal’s most ambitious bands and one of horror cinema’s most enduring properties. “Twisting the Knife is our tribute to Wes Craven and the Scream franchise, which means so much