Van Halen and Hagar’s Success: The Song That Proved It
Before they even got the chance to present themselves to the outside world, Van Halen and Sammy Hagar had to overcome a lot of doubt and resistance from their inner circles when they decided to join forces in 1986. Hot…
’80s Albums That Halted Rock’s Biggest Stars
The ’80s proved to be a tricky decade for rock stars who rose to fame in the ’60s or ’70s. From drum machines and synthesizers to the rise of music television, their whole world pretty much flipped on its head…
Big 4 of ’60s London Bands Revealed
In April of 1966, the American magazine Time ran a story titled “London: The Swinging City,” which described the burst of creativity and youthfulness that was running through the capital of the U.K. Seemingly overnight, a seismic shift had occurred…
Rock Hall 2026 Nominees: Surprises, Snubs, and Insights
The newest class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees has been announced, which means it’s time to discuss this year’s most surprising inclusions and frustrating exclusions. The 2026 class is dominated by first-time nominees, ten in total including…
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…
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…
Big 4 of ’60s Los Angeles Bands Explained
With apologies to New York, Chicago, Nashville, Seattle, and every other major metropolis that has fostered a vibrant music scene, no other city in America matches the incredible and eclectic music history of Los Angeles. Like actors and actresses who…
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Discusses Departure and New EP
Key Insights New Music: Jonathan Cain is releasing a six-song EP titled Only a Prayer Away on Feb. 27. Tour Details: The Final Frontier Tour will feature a two-hour set with both classic hits and deep cuts from Journey’s history….
‘Big 4’ of ’80s New York City Artists Explained
New York City in the 1980s was not necessarily a beacon of hope. By then, the crack cocaine epidemic had fully sunk its teeth in, with homicide rates reaching levels that had never been seen before, much of it drug-related….
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…