Rock music history is riddled with iconic guitars, signature sounds, and legendary partnerships between artists and world-class guitar brands. Slash’s enduring status as a Les Paul player is nearly 40 years in the making. The handcrafted tone of Brian May’s DIY build, the Red Lady, made him one of the top rock guitarists of all…
Acoustic guitars aren’t very metal. That is, until you hear the intro of Metallica’s Fade to Black, or till Black Sabbath’s Planet Caravan sparks a compulsion to turn the overdrive down and jam the riff to some bongos. From the most esteemed and expensive to the silent heroes of the guitar world, our list collects…
Choosing the greatest rock bands is always challenging because of how many great bands exist. Rock music has described culture and the music business for decades, with some bands being absolute icons. There are always great bands to choose from. In that regard, the greatest rock bands are defined by what they have done, what…
90s rock songs never go out of fashion. Over thirty years on from Nirvana’s trilogy of teenage wasteland records, many top rock bands of the 1990s still hold the apathetic youth of today spellbound; their basement vibe empowering a deep-set love for real, band-written music, distinctly removed from the soulless songwriting process behind vast swathes…
In interviews with Pitchfork and FarOut Magazine, Michael Stipe revealed details about some of his favorite albums of all time. Each album is from a different artist, and there is only one R.E.M. album on the list. In no particular order, here are Michael Stipe’s favorite albums of all time: Michael Stipe’s Favorite Albums of…
Rock bands come and go, but the best live forever in the hearts of fans worldwide. Some bands are remembered eternally due to their sheer talent alone. Below is our list of the 30 top rock bands of the 70s, 80s and 90s. The Best Rock Bands of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s Which are…
While many may say that gentlemen greatly populate the rock genre of music, the 90s showed the emergence of a surprising number of female rock singers who left indelible marks on the genre. Best Female Rock Singers of the ’90s Their powerful vocals, unique style, and performances left fans thinking they just had a touch…
If you have a thing for rock and heavy metal songs whose riffs take your ears to their limits, we made quite the list of perfectly perfect songs. Be prepared to adjust your sound system to the deafening noises of these 15 best rock and metal songs to test your headphones. The Top 15 Rock…
Choosing the greatest rock bands is always challenging because of how many great bands exist. Rock music has described culture and the music business for decades, with some bands being absolute icons. There are always great bands to choose from. In that regard, the greatest rock bands are defined by what they have done, what…