20 Bands with Iconic Lineups Ready to Reunite
You wouldn’t think Poison and U2 would have much in common, but guess what? They are the only two major classic rock bands who are currently using their most famous lineups. Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr….
Purple Rain sequel by Prince fails to make an impact
Key Insights Commercial Breakthrough: Achieving a significant commercial breakthrough can create pressure for artists. Prince’s Consistency: Unlike many, Prince continued to explore his creativity post-success. Graffiti Bridge: Released in 1990, Graffiti Bridge faced numerous production challenges. Critical Reception: The film…
Lou Reed’s Last Show with the Velvet Underground
By the time 1970 rolled around, Lou Reed had one foot out of the Velvet Underground door. In his defense, the band had been splitting apart piece by piece for several years at that point. Producer/manager Andy Warhol was fired…
Keith Moon’s Birthday Car Crash into a Pool
Key Takeaways Keith Moon’s 21st birthday party turned chaotic with a cake-throwing incident. He famously drove a Lincoln Continental into a Holiday Inn swimming pool. Different attendees have varying memories of the events that night. Moon ended up in a…
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…
Top 50 Songs from 1979 You Need to Hear
Key Takeaways Music Diversity: The late 1970s saw a mix of genres like pop, rock, and disco culminating in unique collaborations. Artist Evolution: Established artists like Eagles and Led Zeppelin continued to release relevant music while new voices emerged. Chart…
Classic Rock and AI: Exploring the Risks and Rewards
Key Takeaways AI Technology: The rise of AI-generated images and videos has led to misinformation and confusion among social media users. Public Trust: Trust in visual content is eroding as people struggle to discern real from fake. Nostalgia Factor: Many…
Better Nu-Metal Band: Limp Bizkit or Korn?
Which band is superior from the nu-metal era – Limp Bizkit or Korn? This is the central question in this week’s Chuck’s Fight Club battle on the Loudwire Nights radio show. This week’s contest features two members of nu-metal’s “Big…
Best Prog Metal Songs Over 20 Minutes Ranked
Here are the six best progressive metal songs over 20 minutes long (ranked)! Many metal styles – such as grindcore, metalcore, thrash metal, and death metal – are known for having short song lengths. In contrast, and similar to the…
Worst Eagles Solo Albums: A Ranking of the Bottom 10
Key Insights Solo Challenges: Many Eagles members struggled to achieve the same success as their band. Musical Shifts: The ’80s brought pop-rock albums that alienated original fans. Personal Struggles: Addiction affected Joe Walsh’s solo career until his recovery in the…
Alibi Album: A Surprising Hint of America’s Future Success
Kluczowe Wnioski Historia zespołu America to pięć lat sukcesów w latach 70-tych. Po odejściu Dana Peeka zespół zmienił skład, co wpłynęło na jego twórczość. Album Alibi nie odniósł sukcesu komercyjnego, osiągając jedynie 142. miejsce na liście. Zmiany w stylu muzycznym…
Megadeth Albums Ranked: From Worst to Best
Kluczowe Wnioski Megadeth wydało 16 albumów studyjnych, a ich ostatni album jest w drodze. Zespół, kierowany przez Dave’a Mustaine’a, zdołał stworzyć silny katalog muzyczny pomimo licznych zmian w składzie. Megadeth jest najbardziej płodnym zespołem z “Wielkiej Czwórki” thrash metalu, przewyższając…