Epic Blowups that Threatened to End Aerosmith Over the Years
August 27, 2013
Egos have never been a subtlety for Aerosmith. They are one of the most successful bands ever, selling over 150 million albums – and plenty more once lead singer Steven Tyler became a judge on American Idol in 2010. Much of the Aerosmith’s past
Kid Rock Eclipses Bob Seger’s Eight Sold Out Show Record in Detroit
August 23, 2013
Purveyor and pioneer of what can only be described as “country metal”, Kid Rock, just smashed attendance records at the DTE Energy Music Theater in his hometown of Detroit with previous record holder Bob Seger helping out. Seger, who rather than being all bitter
An Introduction to Rush
August 20, 2013
Although never darlings of critics or conventional radio stations, Rush has one of the most devoted and largest followings in hard rock. 19 full-lengths and a multitude of stylistic approaches throughout their 44-year career make it difficult to dig into their discography, but most
Infographic: Rules for Concert Goers
August 20, 2013
The concert experience is an interesting phenomenon. People scream, stomp and frequently sing along with the performers. Few places outside of a concert hall would this be considered normal public behavior. Just like there are a special set of social norms for concerts, there
Bands Under the Influence of Depeche Mode
August 19, 2013
Depeche Mode are the most successful electronic band in music history, selling over 100 million albums and singles sold worldwide. Still, their blend of synth-pop and alternative is difficult to replicate, as the wide range of idiosyncratic atmospheres lead songwriter Martin Gore was able
Geezer Butler Hints Black Sabbath Tour Band’s Last
August 16, 2013
Black Sabbath bassist and northern lad, Geezer Butler, has hinted that the band’s tour will probably be the band’s last. Black Sabbath fans have presumably had a pretty emotionally demanding year, as the band reformed earlier this year to release their 19th studio album,
Top 10 Urban Legends in Music
August 11, 2013
In every aspect of pop culture exists a propensity for urban legends. Even when proven false, urban legends can become a part of an identity, whether it’s the identity of an artist or one of their works. Music has a rich history of urban
Robin Thicke ‘Blurred Lines’ Album Review
August 11, 2013
Robin Thicke emerged as one of this summer’s most recognizable artists with the hit track “Blurred Lines”, a collaboration with Pharell Williams and T.I. that drew attention for its scantily clad music video as well as its infectious “you’re a good girl” hook. It’s
Buddy Guy ‘Rhythm & Blues’ Album Review
August 10, 2013
Buddy Guy may not move as vigorously on-stage as Mick Jagger, another music legend in his 70s, but his musical output continues to mesmerize audiences in similar form. One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Guy has been releasing cult blues records since
Best Songs Featured in Breaking Bad
August 10, 2013
While many shows on television are vanilla enough to simply feature this month’s most popular indie-rock act, a show with as much depth and harrowing tension as Breaking Bad deserves a lot more. And it receives such detail courtesy of show runner Vince Gilligan,