Bad Company Tribute Brings Back Paul Rodgers
On this Bad Company tribute, Paul Rodgers guests on three different tracks, gently guiding younger artists in their efforts to find truth in his work.
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Alice Cooper’s ‘Revenge’ Resurrects a Classic Rock Ensemble
Alice Cooper still possess artistry in spades. As their new album reveals, the band’s musical bond was too strong to be broken by time—or even by death.
Grunge, the US Underground, and Beyond 1984-1994
Underground rockers slowed things down, opened them up, and used raw power. Gravelly and grimy, grunge was the sound of big guitars recorded on small budgets.
Nova Twins’ New Album Is a Fascinating Polyglot
Nova Twins’ willingness to draw from essentially any music style of the last 40 years and incorporate it into their sound makes their music a fascinating polyglot.
Filter in the Shadow of Nine Inch Nails
In 1999, Filter and Nine Inch Nails reached a critical juncture; both showcased artists wrestling with personal demons and creative control, but they couldn’t have been more different in presentation.
Yves and K-Pop’s Cool Reckoning
What do you do when you are a world-renowned artist like K-pop’s Yves and your big viral moment is for a portion of a song that doesn’t even feature your vocals?
Shinedown Wrestle Hard Truths and Modern Life in “Killing Fields”
With “Killing Fields”, Shinedown burst back onto the emotional battlefield armed with sharpened convictions and a flame-throwing authenticity.
When Rob Halford Screamed Queer-Coded Lyrics
From coded BDSM references to vivid homoerotic imagery, Rob Halford’s lyrics formed a complex, emotionally charged expression of queerness under societal pressure.
How Nirvana Destroyed Rock’s Toxic Masculinity
Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain despised rock music’s posturing machismo, mocked its fundamental assumptions, and then utterly destroyed the genre.
Ghost Exercise Restraint on the Sad ‘Skeletá’
Ghost’s more measured approach lends an appealing atmosphere of sadness, but fans will be clamoring for more energy and menace amidst the garishness next time.
In Quebec, Bush’s Songs Still Hit with Resilient Strength
Bush’s 90-minute set spanned the band’s entire career, but the real meat of the show consisted of the five miraculously great singles from Sixteen Stone.
The Darkness Re-Emerge With a Solid But Predictable Album
What surprises are heard on the Darkness’ new record are few and far between, but hardcore fans will enjoy the grandeur and sense of ceremony that cements it.