Luther Vandross Deserves a Place in the Rock Hall of Fame
Luther Vandross was many things. An expressive, technically gifted vocalist, he won eight Grammy awards, including song of the year, and once scored a remarkable 11 consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums. He was named one of music’s greatest singers by Rolling…
Green Carnation Prog Album Trilogy Set to Fully Bloom
When it comes to progressive metal that is particularly somber, eloquent, and rustic, few bands do it better than Norway’s Green Carnation. From 2000’s Journey to the End of the Night and 2001’s pivotal Light of Day, Day of Darkness…
5 Ways Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Might Have Changed
There’s nothing you would change about Metallica’s Master of Puppets, right? Released on March 3, 1986, the band’s third album is widely regarded as their masterpiece, the point at which they took thrash metal to unprecedented levels of sophistication. But…
Baffling Classic Rock Lyrics That Will Surprise You
Even the best classic rock lyrics don’t necessarily stand up to scrutiny on their own. Rock critic Robert Christgau memorably noted that Bob Dylan’s “My Back Pages” was “a bad poem. But it is a good song, supported by a…
Bizarre Quotes From John Lennon’s ‘Jesus’ Interview You Missed
If you’re familiar with the history of the Beatles, then you likely know all about John Lennon‘s infamous 1966 interview, the one in which he compared the Beatles to none other than Jesus Christ. “Christianity will go,” he said to…
Master of Puppets vs. Black Album: Which Metallica Album Wins?
Key Insights Album Comparison: The debate centers on Metallica’s Master of Puppets and The Black Album. Iconic Tracks: Master of Puppets features classics like “Battery” and “Orion.” Commercial Success: The Black Album is the best-selling metal album, featuring hits like…
Big 4 of ’70s London Bands Explained
As the ’60s came to an end in London, so too did a certain vision. Arguably one of the biggest schisms in rock history took place at this time: the breakup of the Beatles. After close to a decade of…
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…