Rock Stars Fired Who Outshined Their Former Bands
Getting fired sucks, even if you’re a rock star. Happily, these nine famous musicians were able to overcome the sting of rejection and not only bounce back, but climb higher than their former bandmates. Bet that felt pretty good, huh?…
Best ’80s Song Covers by ’90s Rock and Metal Bands
Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a ’90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been…
Ranking George Harrison’s Top 40 Songs
Even during his early creative peak, George Harrison was typically allocated two slots on The Beatles albums. This often occurs when your bandmates are named John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Beatles disbanded in 1970, and Harrison understandably began his…
Top 100 Albums from the 1970s You Need to Hear
For the Top 100 Albums of the ’70s, the UCR staff combed through a decade’s worth of records spanning dozens of genres – from pop, rock and jazz to soul, punk and metal. The hundreds of records considered for the…
Prog Metal Bands A to Z: The Ultimate Guide
Here is the best prog metal band for each letter of the alphabet! A few weeks ago, Loudwire looked at the best prog rock band for each letter of the alphabet, with our choices ranging from obvious pioneers (Jethro Tull,…
Classic Rock Artists with Multiple Diamond Albums
There are only nine classic rock artists who have released more than one diamond album. It’s a testament to their stratospheric stardom and a reminder that they don’t make ’em like this anymore. The classic rock era — which can…
Big 4 New York City Rock Bands Explained
For decades, New York City has been attracting creative people from all over the world like moths to a flame. In New York, perhaps more than any other American city, there is a sense that success — however one might…
Best Hair Metal Bands A to Z
After intense deliberation, we can confidently present the best hair metal band for each letter of the alphabet — but first, there are some caveats you should know about. Obviously, we can’t control the concentration of bands per letter of…
Top Hair Metal Bands from A to Z
After intense deliberation, we can confidently present the best hair metal band for each letter of the alphabet — but first, there are some caveats you should know about. Obviously, we can’t control the concentration of bands per letter of…
Big 4 Canadian Rock Bands You Should Know
Key Takeaways Canadian music has a rich history influenced by both British and American styles. Legislation has supported local talent, fostering a vibrant music scene. The Guess Who marked a significant breakthrough for Canadian rock in the U.S. Artists like…
Best Rock and Metal Albums of the 2020s So Far
Oto 25 najlepszych albumów rockowych i metalowych lat 2020… jak dotąd! Minęło już sześć pełnych lat tej dekady, więc nadszedł czas na raport o najlepszych wydaniach spośród tysięcy, które tylko rosną z tygodnia na tydzień. To była sytuacja, w której…
Songs That Defined College Rock Radio in 1986
What songs were rocking college rock radio back in 1986? Let’s take a closer look. As we hop in the way-back machine, we’re taking you to a time in which being an alt-rock band meant you didn’t necessarily have a…