Since they began releasing albums in 1989, Fear Factory has been shredding its way through some truly outstanding songs. Though they have evolved through various styles of heavy metal music, the sound has always been metal at its core. With ten albums and countless singles to choose from, selecting the top ten best Fear Factory…
Despite persistent health issues that have plagued Marvin Lee Aday in recent years, the infamous Meatloaf’s music is still as strong as ever. In 2018 he told Rolling Stone that singing takes everything you’ve got, and he simply cannot perform like that anymore, which is understandable for a man in his seventies. Although it clearly…
Harry Nilsson was born on January 15, 19411, in Agoura Hills, California. He struggled to find fame throughout his career outside of singing covers or singing other people’s songs. Throughout the early days of his career, Nilsson did jingles while keeping his day job at a bank. During the mid-sixties, he wrote several songs with…
Since the band was formed in 2003, Three Days Grace have etched their names in the hearts of rock fans. They’ve topped charts, broken records, and sold millions of records worldwide. In addition, they hold the record for having the most number-one singles at Active Rock Radio. Three Days Grace is a Canadian band that…
Talib Kweli has been a fixture in hip-hop for more than 20 years. He released his debut album, Quality, in 2002 which spawned the popular single “Get By” which was produced by Kanye West. Throughout his career, he has also released several collaboration projects and he’s gotten to work with some of the biggest names…
“He was so well thought of as an all-around entertainer” said Alice Cooper of his friend Glen Campbell. Those undisputable talents are on full display again thanks to the new album, Glen Campbell Live From The Troubadour. The album features Glen from 2008 in his last live performance before a sell out crowd. Live From…
If there was one band that defined pomp rock in the 70s and 80s, it was Styx. By incorporating elements of musical theatre into hard rock, they took progressive rock into the stadiums, the charts, and our stereos in a way that few of their contemporaries were capable of managing. Almost half-century after they dropped…
Few drummers have managed to achieve the reputation that Steve Jordon enjoys in the industry. Since starting his career at the age of 19 as the house drummer on “Saturday Night Live,” he’s graduated into one of the most respected musicians in the business, working with everyone from Chuck Berry to John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen…
Charles “Keep-A-Knockin’” Connor was born on January 14, 1935. He was the son of a Merchant Marine from Santo-Domingo who listened to many Cajun, Blues, and other island beats. His mother was born in New Orleans, like Connor. He also loved the style of music from the Big Easy, like Dixieland jazz. His mother often…