Category: Rock bands

You know how it goes – you’re in the pub talking about your new favorite number, when a friend asks you if you already know the grindcore scene that marked the era. It’s fair to say that musical genres have come and gone at a breakneck pace since the arrival of Hot Press, but some […]

“Weston McGowen’s Artist Method is an artist development and label services company that provides artists, managers and record labels with all the essential tools they need to launch global music campaigns.” The Artist Method has compiled a list of their favorite hard rock and metal bands that are sure to satisfy your craving for aggressive, […]

July 22 Listen to Brazilian percussion Adriano Santos Quartet with Woody Witt, Darrell Lavigne and Gabriel Santiago will perform at the Glade Arts Foundation. Santos is known for his Brazilian percussion. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. The event includes full table service and craft cocktails, and a sommelier-curated […]

For Mötley Crüe, inspiration struck – as it often does – under influence. It was the early 1980s and bandmates Vince Neil, Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx were drinking Löwenbräu beer, a German drink. The umlauts in the name seemed to strike a chord with them. “I remember it like it was yesterday”, Neil Told […]

In the eyes of many, popular music has a use-by date. An artist will enter the public consciousness, fire on all cylinders for a decade (or two, if he’s lucky), then fade into thin air until his era receives a revival, after which he will play the hits in smaller and smaller venues until they […]

ST. LOUIS — Several rock concerts take place at Busch Stadium on Tuesday. Live Nation is hosting the show at the stadium and the stage will be on center field while the Cardinals will be on the east coast. The stadium tour includes Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett. The concert was supposed […]

4 July 2022, 08:00 Generation-defining American independent artists: The White Stripes, REM, The Strokes and Nirvana. Photo: KMazur/WireImage/Chris Carroll/Corbis/Gie Knaeps/Gutchie Kojima/Shinko Music/Getty Images It’s Independence Day, so let’s celebrate the best American music! Here are some of the most influential and groundbreaking acts to come out of the United States. The White Stripes Always elusive, […]

After Luke Combs’ third studio album, Growing up, the man of the people recently sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe to discuss the new release, as well as his own timeline of growing up as a kid from North Carolina, his struggles, and how far he’s come. since he is a married man and […]

One of the funniest packages of 2022 for ’90s alt-rock fans has Barenaked Ladies hitting the road with Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket. And if bringing the three groups together on a single poster is not enough, imagine that the three groups are found on a single song. That’s what happened, as Barenaked […]

Music is a complex world, defined by larger-than-life personalities and vastly different hordes of fans. Due to the wide variety and demands of attentive fans within the industry, music has grown to an immeasurably broad spectrum over the decades to suit everyone’s tastes. From jazz to grindcore, the music offers something for everyone to enjoy. […]

Swinging was never enough. All of these now classic bands had tunes to go along with their chops, charisma and volume. Most people like songs more than bands. And that’s exactly what any up-and-coming rock band will need to rock mainstream audiences again. Songs. Obviously, new rock music is no longer a monoculture. In the […]

It seems like every week I read that another of the many parks in the Hudson Valley announces a concert series. Just today I found out that Chadwick Lake Park on Route 300 in the town of Newburgh has announced their 2022 summer concert lineup, and there are some great bands playing this year. In […]

Originating in the 70s, punk was the product of a generation of young people who had had enough of social conformity and the jaded political landscape. The Sex Pistols embodied the punk rock ethos more than anyone and helped launch the genre into the big leagues of mainstream radio, influencing future generations of subculture delinquents […]

Meet one of Britain’s youngest rock bands – with an average age of 13 – playing gigs across the UK. Beyond The Sons met through their music teacher three years ago and train every Saturday near their home in Newbury, Berkshire, south-central England. The group are already accomplished artists and took to the stage last […]

Music is an integral part of Irish culture, and it is something that intrigues people all over the world. Many Irish artists have achieved success in the Irish music scene as well as around the world over the years. This includes many Irish rock bands that we still love and listen to today. From classic […]

A rock band who formed when they were just nine years old took to the stage near Reading for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Beyond The Sons met through their music teacher three years ago and now practice religiously every Saturday near their home in Newbury, Berks. The group – with an average age of 13 […]

Rock and roll has never been known to be the most stable of professions. While it can be fun to work your way to the top, the world of pop is unpredictable and you can find yourself back down to the bottom of the barrel in no time. It may only take a few months […]

First, the bad sides. Box Office Mojo says that “The Rocker,” the 2008 musical featuring this fictional ’80s hair metal band, was a major box office bomb despite a truly impressive ensemble cast that would make “The Departed” jealous (Rainn Wilson, Emma Stone, Josh Gad, Jason Sudeikis, Will Arnett, Jane Lynch, Christina Applegate, Bradley Cooper […]

On the eve of their 1969 US tour, Rolling Stones lead guitarist Keith Richards sat down for an interview with music writer Ritchie York. The location was the band’s headquarters near Oxford Circus in London. Topics ranged from a newly hired guitarist to an upcoming album to truly hilarious band reviews delivered in Richards’ inimitable […]

The Cavves are one of four alternative rock bands from Wichita performing in a free concert for all ages in Towne West Square on Friday. Courtesy picture The first Mall Mania, which kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday in Towne West Square, will be what co-producer Patrick Heath calls “at the intersection of art and […]

No rock band can write the same kind of hook over and over again. Even though you live and breathe every piece of music you make, there comes a time when even you start to get bored with your sound. You’re bound to start looking for new sounds, and each of these acts found their […]

The 1970s were a time of long hair, bell bottom jeans, some of the best rock ‘n roll merchandise – and fond memories – for four ladies gathered at Grimsby High School on Saturday. At “The Last Hurrah” school reunion that day, Sylvia Seregelyi and her sister Marg Seregelyi, along with their high school friends […]

A massive music festival in Daytona Beach, Florida canceled some of its biggest sets over the weekend due to inclement weather, leaving thousands of fans disappointed. The Welcome to Rockville festival would have included headlining performances from Korn, Breaking Benjamin and other beloved bands in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. According to a […]

Now, 20 years later, having been inspired to enter politics by former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, Westrich is a staunchly conservative state representative from southeast Iowa, who is pro-guns and anti-vaccines. That might be an unusual trajectory for someone who played the moog synthesizer in a popular alt-rock band, but, given the politics of […]

Rock history includes a myriad of collectives in which a strong female voice provides the group’s identity while being backed by male musicians – and thank goodness a new generation of such acts have made women all the more present in the modern world. rock, country, pop and electronic. And while there’s no rule that […]

Rock history includes a myriad of collectives in which a strong female voice provides the group’s identity while being backed by male musicians – and thank goodness a new generation of such acts have made women all the more present in the modern world. rock, country, pop and electronic. And while there’s no rule that […]

When you’re planning on being a multi-platinum rock band, a dark album is normally where things start to go a bit off the rails. Since everyone is looking for the traditional song to listen to on the way to work, hearing their favorite rock band talk about the darker side of life is when most […]

STAFF REPORTS FLORENCE, SC — The Center for the Performing Arts at Francis Marion University is hosting two musical powerhouses, Orleans and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, for a pair of summer concerts on Friday nights. Orléans will perform at FMUPAC on July 15, followed by The Fabulous Thunderbirds on August 19. Tickets for both shows go […]

The vision of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra is to “…present great art in the most excellent manner possible and create innovative programs in many styles and media, resulting in exceptional experiences for each individual as they are drawn, engaged and delighted. » Press release FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne Philharmonic, featuring Brent Havens, […]

Unlike some dedicated rock and metal festivals, Download Festival has a bit of a head start when it comes to booking non-rock bands into its lineups. Although it was the successor to the 80s/90s rock and metal mega-festival Monsters Of Rock, appearances by The Prodigy (2006, 2009 and 2012), Pendulum (2008 and 2009), Chase & […]

A controversial topic in the rock community is originality. Rock has been around for decades, making it difficult for new rock bands to claim a signature sound without a superfan claiming it’s a rip off of “their” band and calling for a boycott. It’s undeniable that there are some serious talents making their way to […]

Science fiction and fantasy seem to be the go-to genres in the anime world. But the anime industry is much more diverse than that as it incorporates other elements such as romance, drama, and even music. In fact, the fascination with rock in Japan is such that there’s no shortage of “rock band-centric” anime. RELATED: […]

There are tons of rock and roll bands that have achieved worldwide fame with the unique works they have done over the years. Dark purple was one of those bands that are considered one of the greatest. In 1970, Ritchie Blackmorewho achieved international fame as a member of Dark purplerevealed the 5 biggest rock bands […]

Things can be legendary and things can be Legendary– and sometimes things can be both. It’s a fact that Lucky Brand understood and used for its Lucky Legends collection, an edition of iconic (legendary) denim pieces featuring some of the biggest names in rock and roll (Legendary). The limited edition range was inspired by a […]

Putting out an iconic rock album that breaks the mold and stays in the memory for a long time is a monumental task in itself. Luckily for rock fans, this means that the select few bands are good enough to produce not one, but several albums that defy expectations and pass as timeless classics are […]

If there’s a lesson to be learned in music, it’s to look at what the Rolling Stones do and copy them. The legendary rockers have been one of the biggest bands around since the 1960s, and they’ve always remained relevant throughout the changes in society. Mick Jagger and his company might have died out when […]

SKID RANK bass player Rachel Bolan spoke to Rodrigo Altaf of Sound Perspectives about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands out of radio and MTVwith plummeting album and tour sales. “When a musical genre becomes just an outlet, it’s kind of the beginning of the end for […]

A Manchester, UK-based publisher is filling an exciting niche in rock music literature with a series of books that tell the stories of top bands through the eyes and words of fans who have gone to their gigs. Editions so far have included the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Jam, Queen, Led Zeppelin and […]

The humble album cover has been a mainstay of Western pop culture ever since. Alex Steinweiss invented this new way of expression for Columbia Records in 1939. Since then, album covers have become something of an art sensation, attracting big-name artists, designers, and photographers, all vying for maximum exposure. Sure, some record artwork is wonderfully […]

Veteran rock bands don’t really have to rely on their new gear anymore. Since they’ve already made millions, chances are they can rest on their laurels and make music in their spare time while getting along with the nostalgia of their old hits. That’s not to say that every legendary band has strengths from album […]

Rock bands SYZYGY, ForeDaze and Reality Something performed at Blockhouse Bar on April 14. The bar was full of fast-paced scratching and drumming with a supportive community as SYZYGY kicked off the night. Lead vocalist Lu Harper started the band in August 2021, but the full band officially formed about a week ago when they […]

For most rock fans, disco has always been considered a dirty word. Since the ’70s was supposed to be the decade rock firmly took over the charts, the folks who brought us artists like Donna Summer lay siege to everything rock had to offer. Come to think of it, there’s a lot more disco-flavored rock […]

Local college professor collaborates with Ukrainian punk rock bands to raise money for refugees Neumann University professor Yanis Chakars and seven Ukrainian punk rock bands have already raised thousands of dollars with their benefit album. ASTON, Pa. – A local professor has teamed up with Ukrainian punk rock musicians to create a collaborative album whose […]

“Meredith is amazing. I had a blast at Meredith, it was awesome,” he says. start to finish. I don’t think there was a bad time for any of us. Like the psychedelic, guitar-heavy rock ‘n’ roll of Comets on Fire, Howlin Rain’s soulful grooves provide the listener with plenty of opportunities to lose themselves in […]

Performing a song live is really what will make or break it with your fans. There are several bands that have come and gone over the years that have made brilliant recordings, only to find themselves lost in the woods when it comes time to translate that to live audiences. However, for rock stars, acting […]

The term rock and roll tends to put most people in a little box. For a genre that’s all about breaking down what you can do with a few chords, it gets a little frustrating when you find yourself playing the exact same song over and over. If you decide to go in a different […]

The 80s, one of the craziest, dumbest and most inventive decades in rock music history, produced an assortment of exciting bands. From hairspray-laden glam rockers to moody alternative adventurers and everything in between, this generation of hard rock has provided a little something for everyone. For the many musical titans who emerged during this era, […]

Not everyone can carry on after a band member dies, and Peter Steele was a larger-than-life character who was impossible to replace. Formed in 1990 in Brooklyn, New York, Type O Negative took the raw power behind thrash metal, slowed it down, and enchanted listeners with Steele’s dark, velvety, brooding growl (via all music). Lyrically, […]

Time is never that kind of rock and roll. As much as people love to dream of going out on a high, you can count on the number of bands able to gracefully bow out over the years. Hell, even when things look up for these bands, they’ve chosen to cut themselves off from the […]

The idea of ​​selling yourself is something that we kind of have to accept in the music business. You can’t expect to see your favorite artists live off goodwill for the rest of their lives, so it only makes sense that some of them decide to take the gamble and go pop. In the case […]

The early 90s was just the start of a lot of upheaval for rock and roll. Combined with the alternative wave becoming much sharper, there were many bands emerging from the hair metal and thrash movement that could no longer compete with the changing times. Rock and roll knows how to adapt, however, and the […]

The term alternative rock, in its modern incarnation, is fraught with contradictions. Alternative rock at its emergence was a category used to group underground music of the 70s. It celebrated and elevated independent music over the output of commercial record companies. It took power away from the big traditional record producers and, through outside exposure, […]

Once in a while, a band that doesn’t deserve to hit hard gets lucky. When you’re on the winning formula, the only real gauge is how the audience receives it. We’re not just talking about those vaguely catchy tracks that explode and manage to stay on the charts for an unwarranted amount of time. We’re […]

The early 90s felt more like a cultural event for music listeners. Rather than the incredible flashy colors of the 80s and the sheer bombshell of 70s arena rock, this was the first time since the Summer of Love where it felt like the music was going to have some sort of effect on Culture. […]

If 80s hair metal was a giant decade-long party, then early 90s grunge rock was the hangover. Tired of all the spandex, Aquanet and Cherry Pie, audiences turned to the angsty lumberjacks of Seattle singing about the dark side of rock n’ roll. But that got old too, and by the middle of the decade […]

Spring begins tomorrow, March 20. The daffodils have been beautiful and the other wonderful plants are about to burst. As usual, I was looking for something to write about, and I happened to be listening to an old Buddy Holly tape, and I couldn’t remember the name of his band. There it is ! Column […]

Every band looking to make a name for themselves wants to put their best foot forward on their debut album. Since it’s your way of presenting yourself to the world, you try to put every ounce of yourself into the songs you play to give your audience a good idea of ​​what to expect. Sometimes […]

There doesn’t seem to be anything truly original through any genre of music. Everyone has a blast somewhere, so you’re bound to find overlaps with your personal favorite artists and the influences they drew on as a budding songwriter. Every once in a while though, you get these few bands that seem to be making […]

As much as some would like to think, there are very few bands that are dominated by one person. Although some would like to play the diva on stage, it takes a piece from each member of the group to make the magic happen in the best of groups. And when a person feels bad, […]

There’s a lot to put on the shoulders of any leader in rock and roll. Since you’re the one who’s supposed to be pumping out the songs night after night, you need to make sure you’re at the top of your game every time you step up to the microphone, while also being able to […]

It’s easier to think that the whole alternative music scene was born the minute Nirvana hit MTV in 1991. Until then, we were living in the neon bubble of the 80s and Kurt Cobain was about to all wake us up. and let us know what the music was about again. If you look in […]

Have you ever listened to a band and felt like there was only one member of the band doing all the heavy lifting? The other people might be doing their thing on stage, but for some reason everyone’s focus is on the one person who seems to put all the pieces together. They may seem […]

The Orange Loop Rock Festival takes place in Atlantic City from June 10-12. Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Hinder and John 5 & the Creatures will be among the performers at the Orange Loop Rock Festival taking place at the festival grounds near the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, June 10-12. Tickets […]

3 minimum reading Dave Bash was one of the first North American musical performances for late South Asians ‘90s. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the Canadian rock band Sum 41. His musical influences were heavily influenced by bands like Genesis, Foreigner, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine, the early Iron Maidens […]

You usually think of the “90s” when you think of indie music. And while that genre certainly exploded in that decade thanks to Oasis, Blur, and a whole host of other lesser-known artists (this list of NME is a great place to start if you want to dive into it), then the roots of the […]

Every musician, good or bad, has at least one classic song to offer the world. Even if you think some artists are beyond repair, there are always those subtle glimpses of quality that might give you hope for what they might do later. It happens to all of us…even those who have let us down […]

As Far Out Magazine Details, in the early 70s, David Bowie was alien rockstar Ziggy Stardust, as featured in 1972’s “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars”. Then he was a tougher version of the same character as Aladdin Sane, on the 1973 album of the same name. On 1974’s “Diamond Dogs” he debuted Halloween […]

Rock music has been around for about 70 years and has been subjected to countless methods of experimentation and expansion along the way. Thus, it can be difficult for modern bands to bring something genuinely new and commendable to the table. Or so it may seem. Of course, the art form has ostensibly seen it […]

Great artists tend to clash a lot. This is definitely the case for the two leading men of Pink Floyd: singer/guitarist David Gilmour and bassist/vocalist Roger Waters. Like Far Out Magazine Details, Gilmour joined the band in 1968 and saw his influence grow until he and Waters were in open warfare for creative control. By […]

To this day, singles continue to be a staple of the music scene, both as tasters of new albums from established artists and as hooks for cultivating a fanbase for up-and-coming artists. Within the universe of the music maniac, however, there is a relatively small but absolutely fascinating subsection (or galaxy, if you will) – […]

Some bands, naturally, become indelibly tied to certain songs, most often their biggest radio hits. These are the tracks that even the most casual fan will know and appreciate; those who will appear at the top of any online search and, to some extent, define a legacy. However, hardcore fans will appreciate that such numbers […]

COTS AND INTERNET CONNECTION Despite the benefits of going online during the pandemic, Marok members lamented that more than half of Botswana’s population does not have internet access and that many foreigners have no idea where they are. where is the country. “There is a talent for metal here, but a lot of people don’t […]

There are few bands that have managed to maintain a winning streak throughout their career. Some have succeeded… , Nirvana gave us three unique and brilliant discs in their short lifespan. The Beatles had a few less than stellar releases, but nothing that could be considered terrible. And the Talking Heads never released an album […]

One of the biggest controversies in rock music this year has been the court case versus Nirvana by Spencer Elden, who is depicted as a baby on the band’s 1991 album cover It doesn’t matter. But this is not the first time that a group finds itself in this kind of situation. There have actually […]

In the small village of Raupunga in Hawke’s Bay, entrepreneur Sir Ian Taylor grew up in a state house with little material wealth, no electricity and no car. But there was always food on the table, helped by the occasional bucket of surplus crayfish left by the front door, and nothing was missing. “I think […]