An almost-spacelike intro ushers inDiet Cig's pummeling cover of "The Unforgiven." Thanks to vocalist and guitarist Alex Luciano and drummer Noah Bowman, Diet Cig take the dark original and turn it into a slightly less dark cover guided by Luciano's powerful vocals. By the end of the so...
Released in 1983, Metallica’s first LP –Kill ‘Em All– is one of the most influential thrash/speed metal albums of all time. In a recent interview with theMetal Mayhem ROCpodcast,Kirk Hammettrevealed that lateUFOguitaristPaul Chapmanindirectly shaped how he approachedKill “Em All. Two mont...
It was announced that legendary Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts had died on April 18. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician had been suffering from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Betts' song "Ramblin' Man" was a No. 2 single for the band in 1973. He remain...
It was announced that legendary Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts had died on April 18. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician had been suffering from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Betts' song "Ramblin' Man" was a No. 2 single for the band in 1973. He remain...
Sorum added, "After that, we remained close, as Lars was the one that gave [Guns N' Roses guitarist] Slash my phone number to get in GN'R." Sorum also remembered that the "epic GN'R/Metallica Stadium tour was legendary. Besides all of the musical accolades, most importantly, [Ulrich...
Sorum added, "After that, we remained close, as Lars was the one that gave [Guns N' Roses guitarist] Slash my phone number to get in GN'R." Sorum also remembered that the "epic GN'R/Metallica Stadium tour was legendary. Besides all of the musical accolades, most importantly, [Ulrich...
Also ranks #8 on The Greatest Musicians Who Died Before 40 Also ranks #10 on The (Male) Singer You Most Wish You Could Sound Like Also ranks #10 on The Greatest Male Pop Singers Of All Time 5 Kurt Cobain 3,594 votes Frontman and guitarist for the band Nirvana, he played an inst...
Carlos Santana's early days in San Francisco found him forming his first band, which would be christened the Santana Blues Band, just in time for their first major gig at the Fillmore. Good things were on the horizon for the band, shortened to simply Santana, once the guitarist retooled ...
Carlos Santana's early days in San Francisco found him forming his first band, which would be christened the Santana Blues Band, just in time for their first major gig at the Fillmore. Good things were on the horizon for the band, shortened to simply Santana, once the guitarist retooled ...
Carlos Santana's early days in San Francisco found him forming his first band, which would be christened the Santana Blues Band, just in time for their first major gig at the Fillmore. Good things were on the horizon for the band, shortened to simply Santana, once the guitarist retooled ...