Rock ‘n’ roll has always been synonymous with rebellion and outrageous antics, but the ’80s and ’90s took these to unprecedented levels. From on-stage shenanigans to off-stage escapades, rock bands during these decades seemed to be in a league of their own when it came to pushing boundaries. In this article, we are going to…
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…
While the rock and roll bands in the ‘60s laid the foundations for rock and roll to take over the world, the top 12 rock bands from the ‘70s took everything to the next level. Yes, ready or not, in this decade, the world experienced some of the biggest, most ambitious, and most grandiloquent rock…
Before they were selling out stadiums, headlining festivals, and changing the course of music history, many of rock’s most iconic figures were clocking in and out of day jobs that were far from the glamorous life they would come to know. These early career paths not only grounded them in reality but also, in some…
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…
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…