15 Artists You Forgot Played Warped Tour
Here are 15 Warped Tour acts that were rather unexpected when you look back at the annual lineups. In addition to its usual punk, emo, ska, and metalcore acts, Warped Tour has often been a place for emerging artists since…
Big 4 of New Orleans Rock: Who Are They?
The Big 4 of New Orleans Rock provide a deft representation of the city’s famous gumbo-pot diversity. There’s a sardonic piano-playing storyteller, a metal pioneer, a mystic swamp-rock legend, and a too-often-overlooked architect of rock ‘n’ roll. As one of…
Best Progressive Metalcore Albums Ranked for All Time
Here are the 11 best progressive metalcore albums of all time (ranked)! As a whole, progressive metal has only gotten more popular over the past 40 years. Yet, progressive metalcore – like metalcore overall – continues to be disparaged by…
Early 2000s Emo Albums You Need to Own on Vinyl
Here are 11 underrated emo albums from the early 2000s that you absolutely need on vinyl. This list includes albums from well-known emo bands that deserve more recognition. Many of these albums may have been overshadowed by more popular releases….
25 Rock Stars Who Never Released a Solo Album
Some of the most recognizable names in all of rock music have never appeared on the front of an album cover. The reasons appear to be many. A few of them actually had solo projects rebranded as a band record….
One of These Nights Songs Ranked from Worst to Best
One of These Nights arrived at a pivotal moment for the Eagles. The preceding album, 1974’s On the Border, produced their first-ever No. 1 single “Best of My Love.” Would the Eagles build on that initial success? Or would they…
Grunge Songs That Debuted on Movie Soundtracks
There are quite a few grunge songs that made their debut on movie soundtracks. Once the Seattle music scene caught the attention of the rest of the world in the early ’90s, other facets of pop culture wanted to have…
Black Metal Albums You May Have Overlooked in 2025
Today, we celebrate the amazing black metal albums you might have missed in 2025. Honestly speaking, overall, 2025 amounted to a pretty bleak year for black metal. Yet, within the darkest hours, the brightest lights shine. For example, hopefully, a…
Underrated 1976 Music Albums You May Have Overlooked
1976 was the year when Stevie Wonder got even bigger and better, the Ramones released their highly influential debut, and everybody seemed to be buying Boston’s first album and the Eagles' Hotel California. But other stories were also happening during…
Happiest Songs by 7 Notable Grunge Bands
Key Takeaways Grunge Bands: Some grunge bands created songs that are surprisingly upbeat despite the genre’s typically dark themes. Mother Love Bone: Their track “This Is Shangrila” is noted for its infectious groove and positive vibe. Nirvana’s Style: “On a…
Pink Floyd Solo Albums Ranked: Best to Worst
Not all Pink Floyd solo careers are treated equally, despite the notable contributions all five members made to their platinum-selling success story. Every Pink Floyd solo career had a through line, though: None of them was interested in mounting a…
Best Pop-Punk and Emo Love Songs: Top 22 Picks
Valentine’s Day playlists may traditionally be dominated by R&B jams and cheesy pop ballads, but rock fans know there are other — way better — options, which is why we’ve assembled 22 of our favorite pop-punk and emo love songs….