Five-Hour Struggle Inspires John Lennon’s ‘Nowhere Man’
In the mid ’60s, the Beatles were still very much together, but not necessarily on the exact same page. Ringo Starr was a brand new father, happily soaking in the many blisses of domestic family life, while George Harrison was…
Rubber Soul Song Inspired by Motown Recorded in Just Two Takes
As much as America embraced the Beatles, the Beatles also embraced America. More specifically, it was the music emerging from the renowned Hitsville U.S.A., the headquarters for Motown from 1959 to 1968. “We were kind of the first people to…
Start Me Up Revived by Rolling Stones from Obscurity
Time, as the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards would readily admit, can offer new perspective. That certainly was the case with “Start Me Up,” which had originally boasted a reggae vibe during sessions for 1976’s Black and Blue. “I was convinced…
CKY Song Features Solo by Late Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds
CKY has debuted the new song “Beware of the Heartless,” featuring a guitar solo recorded by Mastodon legend Brent Hinds before his tragic death last August. Hinds, who was ousted from Mastodon in March of 2025, tragically passed away on…
Metal Songs for 11 Iconic Disney Villains
Key Takeaways Disney’s villains inspire a unique blend of metal music. Each villain has a corresponding metal song that enhances their character. The selection considers themes and aesthetics from the films. Iconic bands like Slayer and Metallica are featured in…
From the Dark Solo Album by Tony Iommi Features New Song
Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi has just announced From the Dark, his first solo album since 2005. Along with the news comes the scorching first single, “World Alone,” the track listing and album art, as well as the lineup of…
Greta Van Fleet Album Announcement and New Single Released
Greta Van Fleet has just announced their fourth album, Palace for the People, along with the release of the new song “Saw You Stand.” Almost three months ago, fans feared the worst when the band posted a cryptic video on…
James Taylor Achieves His Sole No. 1 Hit
Key Insights Friendship in Music: James Taylor’s hit “You’ve Got a Friend” was inspired by his close friend Carole King. Generosity in Collaboration: King allowed Taylor to record her song, despite planning to include it on her own album. Grammy…
Rick Wakeman Releases New Single, The Jezero Crater
Rick Wakeman has shared the first single, “The Jezero Crater,” from his upcoming album, Return to the Red Planet. As its name suggests, Return to the Red Planet is a follow-up to Wakeman’s 2020 album, The Red Planet. Once again,…
Last Riffs Left: Mike Campbell’s Iconic Recording Moment
Key Insights Origin of the song: Tom Petty’s “Runnin’ Down a Dream” began with a distinctive guitar riff. Recording process: The track was recorded in Mike Campbell’s small home studio in one take. Chart performance: Upon its release, the song…
Progressive Songs by 5 Non-Prog Rock Bands
Here is the most progressive song by five non-prog rock bands! It’s not unusual for progressive rock bands to do simpler and shorter songs (otherwise, both they and their listeners could get tired of the extensive intricacy and runtimes). What’s…
Final Album Announcement by Ministry and 2027 Farewell Tour Dates
Key Takeaways New Album: Ministry’s final album, Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery), is set for release on October 30. Farewell Tour: The band has announced the first leg of their farewell tour, featuring special guest Die Krupps. Legacy:…