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Van Halen’s 20 Best Summer Songs
Finding a good Van Halen summer song is about as difficult as finding sand on the beach. The group got their start backyard parties in and around perpetually sunny Los Angeles, and remained the living embodiment of Southern California's laid-back vibes even after becoming worldwide superstars. When original singer David...
The Five Best Concert Films of the 1990s
The '90s were an interesting time for concert films, with some of the decades top turns into the visual media providing historical mile markers in the process. As we revisit some of the decades biggest concert films, there is the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert from Queen, which put a spotlight squarely on assisting the fight for an AIDS cure after the legendary vocalist had died the previous year.
Docuseries to Explore ‘The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal’
The three-part docuseries Nothin' but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal will debut on the Paramount+ streaming service later this year. The series is based on the book of the same name, released by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock in 2021. Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt and Dave "Snake" Sabo are among the musicians who were interviewed for the program.
25 Extremely Rare (And Expensive) Tool Things You Can Get on eBay
Being a Tool fan can get expensive if you really want to take a deep dive into all of the band's collectibles. Even as far back as the early '90s, Tool proved to be a marketing powerhouse turning out unique album packaging and selling limited edition items at their merch tables.
30 of the Highest-Grossing Rock Tours Ever
There's a lot of money in the rock 'n' roll business, and much of it comes from touring. Especially when it comes to high-profile legacy acts performing in stadiums and arenas, the amount of dough a tour can bring in has the potential to enter the hundred millions. This is particularly important in an age where the sale of actual music — via CDs, vinyl and streaming services — isn't as lucrative as in previous decades. These days, it's touring and performing live that supplies artists with the most income.
New Scorpions Biopic Will Chronicle Band’s Rise to Stardom
Scorpions are the latest rock band to get the biopic treatment, as the upcoming Wind of Change will tell the story of the German rockers’ rise to stardom and bid for global unity, Deadline reports. The film takes its name from the 1991 power ballad that became Scorpions’ biggest...
Cannibal Corpse’s Six Best Slow Songs
Here are Cannibal Corpse's six best slow songs. The death metal legends are among the most consistent bands in the scene, reliably cranking out high quality records that are technical, catchy and feature unmatched lyrical brutality. The deranged and frantic nature of the music is the ideal compliment to a bottomless well stories about all the violent things you can do to humans.
Blink-182 Kick Off Stadium Tour, Play a LOT of Rarities
Blink-182 kicked off their summer stadium tour last night (June 20), playing a 26-song set that included a lot of rarities. The run, which features support from Pierce the Veil, extends through Aug. 15 and is one of dozens of big summer tours taking place in North America. The first...
TV Show’s Led Zeppelin References Are Historically Inaccurate
If you've seen the TV show Outer Range, you may or may not have noticed that it made various Led Zeppelin references that were historically inaccurate. Outer Range is a sci-fi western drama starring Josh Brolin. The actor portrays a rancher who's traveled through time via a giant hole located in a pasture on his family's property in Wyoming. As other characters in the series discover the hole and its abilities, they attempt to manipulate the outcomes of certain situations by living in alternate realities of their lives.
Why Slash’s Hair Is Straight on the Cover of Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’
Did you ever notice that Slash's hair is straight on the cover of Guns N' Roses' landmark album Appetite for Destruction? Do you know why?. The cross depicted on the album's cover was originally designed by an artist named Billy White Jr. (who died in July of 2023), for a tattoo for Axl Rose. White Jr. told Culture Creature in 2016 that it was the singer's idea to have a Celtic-inspired cross (in homage to Thin Lizzy) with his then-bandmates' faces on it as skulls.
13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (June 14-20, 2024)
It was a rather light week for new rock and metal tour announcements this week, but there's still some concerts that will draw your attention. We've got 13 new tours on the docket, plus announcements for multiple festivals and the reveal of the Monsters of Rock 2025 Cruise lineup. Among...
Ghost Return to 1969 With Retro-Style New Song ‘The Future Is a Foreign Land’
It had been suspected that Ghost would be releasing a new song to coincide with their new movie, Rite Here Rite Now, which premiered earlier this week in London. At the premiere, mastermind Tobias Forge showed up to the red carpet with a new look, resembling Metallica's James Hetfield's early '90s appearance.
10 Best Instrumental Metal Albums Since 2010, Chosen by Intervals’ Aaron Marshall
Here are the 10 best instrumental metal albums since 2010, ranked by Intervals' Aaron Marshall. For a decade, guitarist Aaron Marshall has been releasing shred-tastic, tasteful and innovative instrumental metal as Intervals. He's been shouted out as a huge influence by the likes of Wolfgang Van Halen and recently toured with Wolfgang's band Mammoth WVH.
The Song That Broke Up Axl Rose + Slash
Here's the story of the song that broke up Axl Rose and Slash. Things were never perfect within the Guns N' Roses camp, and tensions between the singer and the guitarist existed long before Slash actually left the band in 1996. Rose was assertive and confrontational, whereas Slash was quieter and tried to avoid conflict at all costs.
Did We All Miss The Hidden Meaning of Shavo Odadjian’s New Band Name?
Wait, how did we all miss this? We were so excited to hear the first single from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian's new project that we totally missed the hidden meaning of the band's name. Hidden Meaning In Name Of Shavo's New Band. Odadjian's new band, Seven Hours...
Guns N’ Roses Skeletons Lead New Batch of Rock Funko Pops
Skeleton versions of Guns N' Roses stars Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan highlight a new batch of upcoming Funko Pops. A shirtless 1989 version of Ozzy Osbourne, a denim-and-scarf covered Jon Bon Jovi and Cher in her 1974 Met Gala outfit are also among the recently announced new Funko Pop figures. A new set of the three Guns N' Roses stars featuring skin will also be available.
The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024 (So Far)
Here are the best rock and metal albums of 2024 so far. We are more than half way through the year with some incredible releases by veterans and modern day legends alike. For rock and metal's legacy acts, the last years have been rewarding for fans with many turning in some of their best work in decades. Meanwhile, the underground is forcing its way into bigger venues without compromising heaviness (we're looking at you, Knocked Loose).
Download Festival Organizers Launch Investigation After Fans Fall Ill
Festival organizers Live Nation are launching an investigation after fans at this past weekend's Download Festival began falling ill during the festival proceedings. According to The BBC, organizers of the event say they had to shut down two of the food vendors at the festival after medics began to "see a pattern" of fans becoming unwell.
Are System of a Down Metal? Fans Debate on Reddit
Are System of a Down "metal"? Fans on Reddit are debating if the label is appropriate for the band over on Reddit. The line between metal and rock has always been pretty blurry, especially as heavy music has changed over time. In the '70s, there were some bands that were considered metal at the time, but most of us today consider hard rock, such as Led Zeppelin. Then, in the '80s, there were groups that were called "hair metal" (Motley Crue and etc.).
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