Audio Ink Radio

Audio Ink Radio is a website focused on delivering the latest news in modern rock, alternative, and metal music. It features a variety of content, including news stories, interviews, and reviews with both established stars and emerging artists in the rock scene. The managing editor, Anne Erickson, has contributed to well-known publications such as Consequence of Sound/Heavy Consequence, Premier Guitar, Guitar Edge, and Gibson Guitar, as well as Gannett's outlets like the LSJ, Detroit Free Press, Salt Lake Tribune, and Cincinnati Enquirer. In addition to her writing, Anne is also a radio host with experience at WRIF-FM and iHeartRadio. She has broadcasted on rock stations in cities like Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Michigan; Bakersfield, California; and Columbus and Toledo, Ohio. Additionally, she hosted a syndicated radio program called “Instant Request Service” that aired on RadioU in Seattle, Dayton, Oklahoma City, and Central Coast California.

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Ozzy Osbourne Gives Health Update as Final Show Nears

2 days ago | audioinkradio.com | Charles Ken

Ozzy Osbourne Gives Health Update as Final Show Nears2025-04-22Ozzy Osbourne has been pretty honest about his health problems over the past few years. The metal icon has been forced to cancel multiple tours and shows due to his health, so there was really no hiding his condition after a while. But, thankfully, Osbourne seems as healthy as he can be at 76 years old, and he’s getting ready for his final show with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist.
Alternative Rock Favorite Back With New Album

5 days ago | audioinkradio.com | Charles Ken

Alternative Rock Favorite Back With New Album2025-04-19It’s such a great feeling when a band that’s been absent for a while returns with new music. That’s especially true when that band broke out decades ago, which is the case with a beloved alternative rock band that’s making a splash this year.
ZZ Top Makes Exciting Announcement

1 week ago | audioinkradio.com | Charles Ken

ZZ Top Makes Exciting Announcement2025-04-15The sharp dressed men of ZZ Top are back with a major announcement for 2025. While the band lost longtime bass player Dusty Hill in 2021 at the age of 72, they’re still forging ahead in his memory, so ZZ Top continues to make the news. ZZ Top consisted of vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and Hill up until Hill’s passing, and now, Elwood Francis is holding down bass duties.
5 Greatest Metallica Guitar Solos

1 week ago | audioinkradio.com | Anne Erickson

5 Greatest Metallica Guitar Solos2025-04-14The heavy metal genre of music is packed with fantastic guitar solos, and Metallica has plenty of them. The San Francisco metal band started out as a pure thrash metal band and has evolved over the years, working in more melody, but one thing that has remained consistent is the group’s pummeling guitar solos. It would be difficult to envision Metallica without the guitar power of Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield and their exciting musical chemistry.
Green Day's Coachella Performance Brings a Big Surprise

1 week ago | audioinkradio.com | Charles Ken

Green Day’s Coachella Performance Brings a Big Surprise2025-04-13Longstanding punk band Green Day hails from California, so they were a perfect pick to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 12. While much of the Rock Hall’s set was expected, like hearing the band’s greatest hits, something happened during the performance that was a total surprise. Green Day’s Coachella performance actually marked their first time ever playing the festival.
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant Makes Surprising Admission on 'Stairway to Heaven'

2 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Robert Plant Makes Surprising Admission on ‘Stairway to Heaven’2025-04-08Led Zeppelin have plenty of hits, but their defining song is really “Stairway to Heaven.” The song was released on November 8, 1971, on the band’s untitled fourth studio album, “Led Zeppelin IV,” and was written by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant. So many people discovered Zeppelin through that song.
5 Bands That Define the Baby Boomer Generation

2 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Anne Erickson

5 Bands That Define the Baby Boomer Generation 2025-04-05 The Baby Boomer generation is synonymous with certain kinds of music and trends.┬áBaby Boomers were born from the middle of 1946 to the middle of 1964, according to the United States Census Bureau, and generally from 1946 to 1964, according to the famed Landon Jones book, “Great Expectations: America and the Baby Boom Generation.” The Baby Boomers were also the “generation that was born in the years directly after World War II when...
Judas Priest Guitarist Reveals New Details About His Health

2 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Charles Ken

Judas Priest Guitarist Reveals New Details About Scary Health Incident2025-04-04Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has been very candid about his health, and now, he’s sharing more details about the scary health incident that he experienced a few years ago. Faulkner underwent in 2021, following a terrifying heart incident during Judas Priest’s performance at Louder than Life Festival.
Metallica Guitarist Makes Major Admission

3 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Metallica Guitarist Makes Major Admission2025-04-03Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is doing the press rounds to promote his new book, “The Collection: Kirk Hammett,” a 400-page luxury coffee table book that shows off his incredible collection of guitars over the years. In doing the interview rounds with the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Hammett talked about everything from his new book to one song in the thrash metal band’s collection that actually makes him tear up.
Famed 2000s Band Downsizes Venue, Offers Discounted Tickets

3 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Famed 2000s Band Downsizes Venue, Offers Discounted Tickets2025-04-01When a chart-topping band reunites for a major reunion tour, it’s often difficult to tell how that tour will sell. Sure, the band has so many amazing fans from back in the day, but especially when a new lineup is involved, it’s just impossible to really gauge popularity.