1970s Rock Albums That Influenced Hair Metal’s Rise
Here are five albums from the 1970s that paved the way for hair metal. By the time the 1980s rolled around, hair metal seemed to explode overnight, characterized by loud guitars, flamboyant wardrobes, and an attitude thriving on debauchery and…
’90s Rock Big 4 Bands You Need to Know
We have previously shared our selections for the “Big 4” bands of ’90s metal, and now it is time to identify the Big 4 bands of ’90s rock. The 1990s experienced several musical phases. Hair metal began to decline as…
Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025 So Far
Let’s take a look at the 25 most-played songs on rock radio in 2025. Of course, rock has many definitions for fans, and these stats will specifically deal with what’s being played the most on hard rock stations that have…
Pearl Jam Albums Ranked from Least to Most Acclaimed
The grunge era was nearing its dawn when Pearl Jam formed from the ashes of Seattle band Mother Love Bone, whose singer died of a heroin overdose shortly before their debut album was to be released. Taking a chance on…
Big 4 of East Coast Hair Metal Explained
Who are the “Big 4” of East Coast hair metal bands? It’s not as ridiculous a proposition as you might think. And before you get your hackles up: Yes, we know hair metal originated as a disparaging term retroactively applied…
20 Iconic Rock Songs from the 1990s and 2000s
What an exciting 20 years it was for rock music between the 1990s and 2000s, filled with plenty of “god-tier” tracks that left their mark on music and culture. You can only hope that enough innovation comes along to make…
Mastodon Albums Ranked from Best to Worst
Here is a ranking of all eight Mastodon studio albums, from worst to best. When all is said and done, Mastodon may go down as the most important American heavy metal band of their generation – what Metallica were to…
’90s Metal’s Big 4 Bands You Need to Know
Since there have been numerous eras of heavy metal, we selected four groups to represent the “Big 4” of ’90s metal. Metal has branched out and changed significantly since Black Sabbath introduced it in 1970. As the end of the…
The Clash Albums Ranked from Least to Most Impressive
There was a time when the Clash were called “the only band that matters.” And for a time, it seemed like that wasn’t just record-company hyperbole designed to sell records and concert tickets, but an indisputable fact. They released only…
Megadeth Lead Guitarists Ranked from Worst to Best
Assembling this list of Megadeth lead guitarists ranked from worst to best was not an easy task — because, frankly, it’s crazy to label any of these players as the “worst” of anything. However, when evaluating a group of “10s,”…
Black Sabbath Albums Ranked from Least to Most Acclaimed
If the following list of Black Sabbath albums ranked worst to best proves one thing, it’s that fans write off the band’s obscure and latter-day records at their own peril. Everybody knows (and damn well better love) the Ozzy Osbourne…
Worst Bootleg Kiss Merchandise Items Available on Temu
When it comes to official merchandise items, no other band on the planet comes close to Kiss. It’s safe to say it would be nearly impossible to get your hands on every piece of official KISS memorabilia due to the…