Papa Roach is an American rock and metal band from Vacaville, California, formed in 1993. The lineup of the Papa Roach band includes lead singer Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton and drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James and the trombonist Ben Luther. Jacoby Shaddix (lead singer) began his drumming career but soon realized that Dave…
Metallica is an American heavy metal legend from the USA. Metallica was formed around the date 1981 in Los Angeles by lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich and has been located in San Francisco for most of its existence. Metallica includes studio albums of ten, eight live albums with three extended…
What Black Sabbath album is the best? While you are reading these questions, which album came to your mind? Black Sabbath is an English heavy metal band formed in 1968. The principal members are Ozzy Osbourne, Terry Butler, Tonny Iommi, and Bill Ward. Black Sabbath has released nineteen studio albums and eight live albums over…
Mick Mars, born Robert Alan Deal on May 4, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a name well known in the corridors of power and prestige in the world of rock music. As the lead guitarist for the legendary band Mötley Crüe, Mars has carved out a niche for himself as one of the most…
A new year kicks off and you know what that means. Yes, bands go on tour! Well, they’ve carefully planned their agendas, rehearsed, got in shape, and are ready to go meet their fans on the road. Are you ready to pick the best shows to have a blast in 2024? Beware, these are real…
The best Latin American metal bands don’t always get the recognition they deserve because of the language barrier and lack of a platform. Metal music in Latin America, while very passionate, has never been very profitable for the bands involved. However, that has not stopped some bands from delivering some truly outstanding pieces of music….
When the lights dim and the first chord strikes, there’s an electric charge in the air that only heavy metal can produce. If have ever been present for one of those, you will know it’s more than just music; it’s an experience that shakes you to your core. For fans of the genre, some performances…
I’ve been playing the electric guitar for almost three decades now. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of plugging my instrument into all kinds of amplifiers. In other words, I’ve rocked most of the brands on this list in the past. So, if you don’t know where your tone journey should start and you’re…
Instrumental rock albums are rare treasures, overlooked in favour of the diamond hits and album tracks enciphered with powerful lyrical meanings. With this in mind, we’ve collected 12 of the best rock and metal instrumental albums of all time, in no particular order, uncovering the subterranean levels of the genres, and spotlighting how the tentacles…