(Aston) It was able to take bits and pieces of inspiration from punk, noise rock, heavy metal and alternative bands such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, 10 Minute Warning, The Accüsed, The Butthole Surfers, the
Over time, Radiohead distanced themselves and “Creep.” They’ve never had an entirely comfortable relationship with the song, perhaps because of the control issues regarding its release, its reception and its continued influence over how their work has been perceived. Yorke has admitted that he ...
Brothers Osborne just might be country music's most popular jam band. They're known for lengthy guitar solos — courtesy of bandmate John Osborne, one of the sharpest players in the genre — and live sets that turn to into extended dance parties. Nowhere is the duo's rock influence more ...
Although the grunge revolution didn’t influenceRonnie James Dio’s sound, the business side of his career was definitely affected. “[The label] dropped Ronnie, they dropped everybody. I had to go out and find independent [labels], which I’d never done before,” Wendy Dio told UCR. The...
Why didBlack SabbathfireOzzy Osbournein 1979? It wasn't the first time the iconic singer and the pioneering metal band had parted ways. In fact, Osbourne abruptlyquit the band in 1977before having a change of heart and returning the following year. But why was he unceremoniously let go fro...
Why didBlack SabbathfireOzzy Osbournein 1979? It wasn't the first time the iconic singer and the pioneering metal band had parted ways. In fact, Osbourne abruptlyquit the band in 1977before having a change of heart and returning the following year. But why was he unceremoniously let go fro...
Black Sabbath, "A Hard Road" (1978) True or False: Which of These 18 Legendary Rock + Metal Stories Actually Happened? Rock and metal music is full of legendary stories about certain artists that may or may not have happened, in all actuality. Can you guess which ones are true and whic...
Black Dragon Candlemass, 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' (1986) Swedish doom-bringers Candlemass are generally credited with truly kickstarting the doom metal genre, using Black Sabbath’s riffing ethos as their anchor. Their debut,Epicus Doomicus Metallicushas long been a pillar of doom, marrying...