Chad Childers

Los Angeles

Editor and Writer at Townsquare Media

Writer/editor for @Loudwire, longtime rock aficianado and armchair manager/coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and L.A. Clippers.

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Drummer Quits Band Mid-Tour, Ex-Mushroomhead Drummer Steps In

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers

Photo Credit Drew LatshawSHARETWEETA Killer's Confession have undergone a tumultuous 24 hours that included a breakdown of their transportation and a band member quitting only to be replaced by a familiar face not long after. What Happened With A Killer's ConfessionAccording to a statement posted on the band's socials, the group has split with drummer Kegan King. The group had been out on the road when their van broke down en route to their next performance.
Fyre Fest 2 Postponed But 'Still On'

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Chad Childers

Fyre Fest 2 officials have now postponed the upcoming event, but issued a statement to fans stating that it is "still on" as they seek to work out the details for putting on the festival. According to organizers, plans are currently in the works to vet new locations and find a host destination soon. Ticket holders were advised of the change with the upcoming event, but a statement issued also reiterated their dedication to eventually staging the festival.
'I'm Surprised + Saddned' - The Who Drummer Shares First Comments After Getting Fired

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers

Zak Starkey has declared himself "surprised and saddened" after getting fired by the Who after 29 years performing live with the band. On Tuesday, the Who announced that they had made "a collective decision to part ways" with their longtime drummer. In a seemingly lighthearted Instagram reaction, Starkey - the son of Ringo Starr - said that the group had brought "formal charges of overplaying" against him after the band's recent Royal Albert Hall shows.
Aborted Part Ways With Drummer Ken Bedene After 15 Years - Statement Issued

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Chad Childers

With a tour fast approaching, Aborted have announced they have parted ways with drummer Ken Bedene. The band issued a statement in which they announced that Bedene has been replaced in the band on the drumkit by new stickman Kevin Paradis. The band's statement was brief and did not elaborate on the reasons behind the change. Their comment on the move shared through their social media is as follows:Effective immediately Ken Bedene is no longer a member of Aborted.
The Alt-Rock Band Still Not Over Their ‘90s Rivalry With Big Grunge Band

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Chad Childers

Grunge is often credited with curtailing the hair metal era, but there's a band from the '90s not associated with that scene that still has a grudge with one of the grunge forefathers that took over the spotlight in the early '90s. That would be the Spin Doctors and singer Chris Barron says he's still not a fan of Pearl Jam due to their dominance and where that placed his band on the ladder of promotion at their label.
Ghost Play 21 Songs at First Show of 2025 Tour (Rarities, Live Debuts + More)

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Chad Childers

Ghost have now played their first show of 2025, taking over the AO Arena in Manchester, England Tuesday night (April 15) as they kicked off their touring in support of the new Skeleta album. It was just over a month ago that Ghost dropped their first new song "Satanized" in coordination of the reveal that Skeleta would be released on April 25 through their longtime label Loma Vista. Pre-orders are currently being taken for the new album in a variety of formats through the band's website.
The Big Misconception About Ghost's View on Religion

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers

John Phillips / Getty Images, Getty ImagesSHARETWEETGhost have pulled from religious themes in creating the lore surrounding the band, but what is the big misconception that fans may have about the band? Frontman Tobias Forge spoke about one particular ideal that is associated with the band that he feels people get wrong. What Tobias Forge Thinks Is the Misconception About GhostWhile chatting with Rolling Stone UK, the topic of having ghost encounters came up.
CHALLENGE - How Many '90s Movies Can You Name From Their Big Soundtrack Song?

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers |Lauryn Schaffner

How many '90s movies can you name from their big soundtrack songs? The 1990s was the decade in which movie soundtracks advanced to a new level. Not only was music a viable supporting player in the storytelling of films, but it also became a hugely successful marketing tool to promote not only box office blockbusters but also draw attention to smaller indie flicks that could use the added recognition. Soundtracks were now frequently charting high and yielding rock radio singles on a regular basis.
Evanescence's Amy Lee Names the Video Game That Inspired Her Lone Tattoo

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Chad Childers

Evanescence's Amy Lee has shared that one video game in particular has sparked such fandom for her that she was inspired to get a tattoo. Lee made the revelation in a promotional video for Netflix tied to the release of the Devil May Cry animated series for which Evanescence contributed the recently released single, "Afterlife."Within the shared discussion, Lee was asked if she was a gamer. It was then that she shared her longtime passion for the Legend of Zelda gaming series.
CHALLENGE - How Many '90s Movies Can You Name From Their Big Soundtrack Song?

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Chad Childers

Did you get that? If you knew that Godzilla was the answer, give yourself 4 points. The 1998 update centering on the popular film monster had a monster soundtrack to match. Rage Against the Machine's "No Shelter" scored Alternative (No. 33) and Mainstream Rock airplay (No. 30) making it the soundtrack's biggest rock single. Rapper Puff Daddy (as he was known at the time) actually had the biggest hit as his collaboration with guitarist Jimmy Page on "Come With Me" hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.