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Sleeping With Sirens, Rise Against, Black Veil Brides and Pennywise are among the 56 new acts that were announced for the 2026 Vans Warped Tour over the past week.

Keanu Reeves' grunge band Dogstar will drop a new album and tour the U.S. this May.

Taylor Decker, a cornerstone of the Detroit Lions offensive line for a decade, says he’s ready to move on. The surprising announcement comes just days after other major roster changes.

We spoke to one of Norway's most emotionally powerful prog metal bands about their upcoming album, their legacy and why melancholia is a key part of their music.

it's a first for Northern Michigan. The Donut and Beer Festival arrives in Traverse City June 13, 5–10 p.m., with hundreds of donuts, craft drinks, live music, and activities for everyone.

Get ready, Grand Rapids! This summer, the pickle party is hitting new heights with festivals that'll make your taste buds tingle.

Our picks for the 'Big 4' bands and artists that represent 1980s metal are Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica.

This tax season, those paper checks are a thing of the past. Here’s what you need to know about getting your refund faster and safer.

After nearly a decade in Grand Haven, The Paisley Pig is preparing to close. Owners say rising labor and food costs made it impossible to keep the restaurant open..

A 102-year-old Pearl Harbor veteran was honored at center court before Michigan State’s final home game. Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler is his great-great-grandson.

Killswitch Engage, Kittie and Sabaton all announced big tours this past week.

Des Rocs joins Loudwire Nights to look back on his lifelong dream of making music and also shares some details on his next full-length album.

Before social media was around to document your every waking moment, can you remember these major events that Michiganders were talking about in the 1980s?

Win a trip to Vegas to experience Guns N' Roses at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 22, 2026.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Celebrating its 100th year, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre revealed a standout 2026-27 season lineup of musicals, plays, and family productions.

Just hours after they added six new dates to their Las Vegas Sphere residency, Metallica have tacked on four more.

The red roof might be gone, but the shape lives on. These buildings across Michigan are unmistakably former Pizza Huts.