The Scorpions, a band with roots stretching back to 1965, have been a force in the hard rock and heavy metal industry for decades. Emerging from Hanover, Germany, they took the world by storm with their unique blend of melodicism and raw energy.
The last album to feature guitarist Uli Jon Roth, ‘Taken By Force’ represents a high point in the Scorpions’ largely ignored ‘70s output. Their double-edged sound teetered between driving rhythms that, by 1977, were definitely feeling the impact of the rise of heavier music. “Steamrock ...
What are the best rock albums for each year since 1970? Rock 'n' roll is a wide ranging term that has seen many different evolutions over the years, but by the time 1970 came around you could start to see acts that weren't just content with the catchy ditties that populated radio in...
Scorpions’ 19th studio album. Or maybe they really do just have that much, as they say in the opener, “Gas In the Tank” as the veteran German group’s
Perhaps it’s the extended downtime amid the pandemic as writing continued for what would become Rock Believe, Scorpions’ 19th studio album. Or maybe they really do just have that much, as they say in the opener, “Gas In the Tank” as the veteran German group’s eldest members (singer...
Drummer John Coghlan joined the following year, by which time the Scorpions had evolved into the Spectres, and the line-up was subsequently augmented by Roy Lynes on keyboards and, in 1968, Rick Parfitt on rhythm guitar. At that point, having undergone several more name changes — from Traffi...
Wow! What a year it's been for new music, and we're here to reflect upon the 50 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2022! It's amazing to look at the amount of major acts putting out new records this year. There was so much that happened to Megadeth since their last album won a ...
Scorpions—Rock Believer The 19th album by the German band—now 57 (!) years into its career—is also their first in seven years and their first with drummer Mikkey Dee. Says an announcement, “This new album has massive energy, delivers a real adrenaline rush and shows uncompromising quality...
Wow! What a year it's been for new music, and we're here to reflect upon the 50 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2022! It's amazing to look at the amount of major acts putting out new records this year. There was so much that happened to Megadeth since their last album won a ...
In nu-metal's 30-year run as a subgenre, which albums are the best? There's no genre of music that elicits as many mixed reactions as nu-metal. Combining metallic heaviness with hip-hop vocals and attitude turned out to be the post-Nirvana rock phenomenon for the world to cling to. ...