Creativity sometimes can hit a wall, and writers usually call it “a writer’s block.” Musicians and artists usually seek inspiration, but sometimes you cannot always be at your best as one band, Kiss, discovered. Kiss “Unmasked” album was so bad that even one of the members, Paul Stanley, called it “crappy,” joining the many fans…
Steely Dan is considered one of the greatest bands of all time to combine pop, rock, jazz, Latin and rhythm and Blues music styles with their complex style, cryptic lyrics and sophisticated recording style. Founding members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen met while students at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York in 1967. Following their…
There aren’t many people that can get away with imitating a seizure on stage. Joe Cocker didn’t just get away with it, he turned it into an art form. Before Woodstock, he’d enjoyed some mild success. After it, his fame skyrocketed. His physical intensity, his spasmodic movements, and his gravelly voice captured the public imagination…
Wales might be a small country, but don’t underestimate it when it comes to musical talent. Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, the Manic Street Preachers, Bryn Terfel, Charlotte Church, Kathryn Jenkins, John Cale… we could go on, but it’s getting boring. That said, there’s one other group of musical legends that deserve as much of a…
Linkin Park has been surprisingly inspirational throughout the years with bands of all genres covering the band. This is probably due to the fact that Linkin Park blended genres in a way that they’ve never done before. From rapper Mike Shinoda to a DJ, Linkin Park has brought a unique sound to the scene from…
Progressive metal is an interesting genre that crosses different boundaries with each band that comes into the scene. You could say the genre has always existed as prog or progressive music. Tool and Dream Theater are some of the earlier well known bands to have incorporated progressive elements into metal. Over time, bands have incorporated…
Despite having not released an album since 2005, System Of A Down still remains as popular as ever, with a fanbase hoping that a new album will materialize one day. But, while we wait let’s take a look at some of their best songs. Here are the top 10 best System Of A Down songs…
Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton recently released a new single titled Defence Of Moscow, which now has a lyric video. The band released the song around May 9 (The Russian V-Day) to commemorate the Russian soldiers who fought in the Second World War. The original writer of the song, on the other hand, is Russian…
Widely considered one of the best bands of all time, the Beatles need little introduction. From Africa to Asia, Borneo to Brazil, there can’t be many people who haven’t heard of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. There can’t be many who don’t have an opinion on which of their songs rank…