Other than 'The Godfather: Part II," there probably isn't a sequel that's as good as the original, but 'Van Halen II' comes pretty close. Recorded in three weeks while the band took a quick break from conquering the world city by city following the release of its first album, 'Van ...
Christopher: “Year to the Day” is proof that no Van Halen composition should run longer than eight minutes. It meanders aimlessly between light and heavy, with a languidly paced guitar solo that borders on feeling uninspired. By the time Cherone is shouting “365! 365!” at the conclusion...
" and "Animals" was a bit of a slow build, but a year into promotion of the album the band struck gold. "Pour Some Sugar On Me" became their arena rock anthem, the mid-tempo "Hysteria" commanded the
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King then recalled speaking to Slash atDimebag Darrell's Rockwell Induction in 2007, and he thought it was his first time meeting the Guns N' Roses legend — but it apparently wasn't. "I walked up to Slash and stuck out my hand, and he said, 'Hey Kerry, how've you been?' And I...
The year 1985 was a down one for mainstream hard rock -- look it up. But one underground disc would prove to be highly influential years after its release. That year, Rites of Spring, featuring future Fugazi members Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty, released their self-titled debut ...
Iron Maiden fans endured a five year wait between ‘The Final Frontier’ and ‘The Book of Souls.’ Bruce Dickinson handily defeated cancer after the album’s recording, which ultimately caused the record’s release to be pushed back, adding some heightened frenzy to the band’s first-ever ...
‘60s when they weren't studying algebra or going to gym class. After graduation, the bandmates went to college or served in the military, then regrouped to perform and record once again. Their biggest year was 1965 when they scored a pair of Top 5 national hits: a cover of Petula ...
“Shake, Rattle and Roll” made stars of Bill Haley and the Comets. This fact often gets lost in the timeline because of what happened a year later with “Rock Around The Clock,” but the fact that “Shake, Rattle and Roll” sold so well on release in the summer of 1954 reinforces ...