Thrash Albums You Might Be Missing in Your Vinyl Collection
We bet you don’t have all 10 of these thrash albums in your record collection and are here to say they all should be. The classics are great, but don’t wear the grooves on the LPs, okay? Below, we’ve dug…
Big 4 New Jersey Rock Bands You Should Know
Who are the “Big 4” of New Jersey rock bands? The answers might surprise you. From time immemorial, the Garden State has lived in the shadow of its more famous neighbor, New York. But New Jersey musicians wear their underdog…
Moon Celebrated in 50 Inspiring Songs to Explore
Key Takeaways Song Selection: The list includes 50 songs that explore various emotions associated with the Moon. Diverse Genres: Tracks span multiple genres, showcasing the Moon’s influence on rock ‘n’ roll. Iconic Artists: Features classics from renowned artists like Frank…
Big 4 of British Rock Bands Explained
The British Invasion was aptly named. A story titled “Redcoats Revisiting” in the April 4, 1964, issue of Billboard noted that they held a remarkable 19 spots on the Hot 100 at that time. The Beatles led the charge, but…
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…