2026 Deaths: A Tribute to Those We Lost
2026 has seen the passing of several pillars of the musical community. In January, founding member of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir passed away. Unbeknownst to most everyone but those closest to him, Weir had been diagnosed with cancer in…
Best Songs from Every Big 4 Grunge Album
Oto nasze wybory najlepszej piosenki z każdego albumu “Big 4” grunge. Termin “Big 4” pierwotnie odnosił się do czterech największych zespołów thrash metalowych na świecie: Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer i Megadeth. Jednak od tego czasu przetłumaczyliśmy ten termin na wszystkie różne…
Beatlemania Captured: Vintage Photos of the Wild Mayhem
Key Takeaways Beatlemania was a unique cultural phenomenon that changed the music landscape. The Beatles, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, originated from Liverpool. Mass hysteria surrounded the band, with fans showing extreme devotion and…
‘90s Hard Rock Bands That Deserved More Recognition
Oto pięć zespołów hard rockowych z lat 90., które powinny były zdobyć większą popularność. Lata 90. były okresem przewrotów w hard rocku. Wraz z tym, jak grunge i rock alternatywny zdobywały mainstream, środek ciężkości gatunku zmienił się niemal z dnia…
Look Outside Your Window: Key Insights and Information
Oto wszystko, co wiemy o Look Outside Your Window, długo oczekiwanym, niewydanym albumie czterech członków Slipknot, który w końcu zostanie wydany 18 kwietnia jako album o tej samej nazwie (co oznacza, że nie jest to album Slipknot). Hardcorowi fani Slipknot…
Best Song from Each Megadeth Album
Od hiper-szybkiego thrashu po melodyjny hard rock, oto najlepsza piosenka z każdego albumu Megadeth. Jedną rzeczą, którą można powiedzieć o Dave’ie Mustainie: zmienny lider zespołu rzadko pozostaje w jednym stylu na długo. Na przestrzeni 40 lat i 17 albumów studyjnych…
Pop Punk One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now?
You may have heard these one-hit wonder pop-punk songs, but do you know what those artists are up to today? You’re about to discover. Being labeled a one-hit wonder often carries a negative connotation, but that shouldn’t be the case….
Best Metal Albums by Year Since 1970
Key Takeaways Metal’s Origins: Heavy metal began on February 13, 1970, with Black Sabbath’s debut album. Evolution: The genre evolved through thrash and extreme metal, influencing various subgenres. Mainstream Impact: Pantera popularized heavy metal in the ’90s, bridging underground and…
Legendary Musicians We Lost in 2016: A Tribute
2016 was a particularly tough year for music fans, who were forced to say goodbye to some of the most popular, unique and influential stars of the rock era. It’s not like we came into the year on a happy…
19 Active Bands Without an Album Release in Five Years
There are at least 19 major rock and metal bands that haven’t released a new studio album in five or more years. Some artists regularly produce new albums every few years, while others take their time — their sweet, sweet…
Solo Albums Ranked: Best and Worst from Rolling Stones Members
Being a member of a long-standing band, the choice to create solo music outside of that band presents both advantages and disadvantages. Perspectives on this matter vary widely. “If you’ve been in a band for 40 years, I think you…
Best Technical Thrash Albums Ranked for Enthusiasts
Here are the five best technical thrash metal albums, ranked in order of sheer, unadulterated excellence. To someone unfamiliar with the subgenre, “technical thrash” might sound like an oxymoron. And yes, it’s true that when thrash metal exploded out of…