It may not have the cultural relevance it had in the 1970s, the 1980s or the metal-tinged return of the 2000s, but anyone claiming it is dead just isn't listening hard enough. The kids of today are still getting enchanted by new guitar heroes like Tim Henson (no, not that one) ...
Though never stated, it’s clear this road ballad is about Rose’s struggles with fame and the impact it was having on his relationship at the time, trying to offer some reassurance that things would work out. In the end for Rose, it did not work out. But it’s not for lack of tr...
Billy Corgan reaches for the heavens, pouring all of his guitar virtuosity and studio wizardry into a richly detailed album that still reveals new subtleties over two decades later. The wonder is thatSiamese Dream’s songs, including hunting gems like “Today” and “Mayonaise,” don’t get lo...
But rock music isn’t just about rebellion; it’s also about connecting with one another through shared experiences. Whether you’re belting out the words to an iconic chorus at a stadium concert or finding solace in the deep lyrics of a ballad during a quiet moment, rock has a mysterious...
There’s not a dud on Metallica’s Master of Puppets, and thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things, a whole new generation is embracing the brilliance of this 1986 classic. At eight songs, there’s no fat to cut here. The title track, “Battery” and “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)”...
What's even more impressive is that at least one rock/metal song from each decade since the 1960s is present. There's even a track from the 2020s and just one of these songs below has racked up over two billion streams. READ MORE:The Three Most Played Songs Live by 55 of Metal's...
The songs themselves range from bombastic and loud rock tracks to slower, solemn reflections of uncertain melancholy. McDonald’s mastery of the Mellotron keyboard imparts a sense of drama and a dreamlike quality. The poetic lyrics are evocative of mythic fantasy epics while simultaneously expressing...
The best song to literally walk away from the ashes of something failed. This band may be young but their songs hold the musical and narrative power of many a Led Zeppelin ballad. “And the black smoke rises/From the fires, we’ve been told/It’s the new age crisis/And we will stand...
Jason Sinay’s latest single, “Picture Perfect”, is a tender, evocative ballad that captures the essence of love’s transformative power. Nestled within his ambitious double album “The Mountain”, the song reveals Sinay’s ability to balance vulenrability with a timeless sense of musicianship...
Whenever you’re in the mood for a great day at the beach, look no further than The Beach Boys. Formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961, the group’s …