Judas Priest’s craft is addictive; their music is infested with blistering energy, swerved with vintage colors, whilst an aura of young blood surges perpetually through the ancient gods of the metal scene. These godfathers of heavy metal needn’t fight tooth and nail for relevance — they earned their stellar legacy decades ago — but their…
Deep Purple is a deeply conflicting band for most rock music fans. On one hand, you have to say that their music is inescapable, and captures something exquisite about the spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, the idea of peaceful protest through music, and wondering if you could have a band where all five members…
Sweden has long been a crucible of rock and metal music, producing some of the most influential albums in the genre. The nation’s cold and dark winters seem to have infused its musicians with a unique creative edge, leading to a diverse and powerful metal scene that has gained global recognition. Swedish bands have mastered…
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…
When we’re talking about influential metal bands, there is no more single influential band to heavy music than Black Sabbath – Full Stop. Whether it’s Ozzy’s bizarre singing style or Tony Iommi’s thimble-fingered guitar tone that could cut through even the darkest Birmingham fog clouds, the band’s unique sound was not the responsibility of one…
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…
When you are going to the karaoke bar as a hard rock fan, sometimes it can be hard to figure out exactly what you want to sing. So we’ve made a list for you of the 22 best karaoke songs that will make sure your night is rocking, And it will also keep you out…
To lovers of metal and rock music, the electric guitar is more than just an instrument. It’s a symbol of innovation, rebellion, and passion that has shaped the sound of music for generations. From the sultry blues to the high-octane riffs of rock and metal, the electric guitar has been at the forefront, providing musicians…