Of all the hard-rock and metal bands that dominated the 90s — Korn, Limp Bizkit, etc. — Pantera might just go down as the most influential.They redefined how to play metal in the 90s while simultaneously challenging people’s perceptions of what could be considered metal in the first place. At a time when bands like…
The American punk band known as Fenix TX was originally founded as Riverfenix in 1995 out of Houston, Texas. As Riverfenix, they released the EP (G.B.O.H.) and the album (Riverfenix) through independent record labels. Founders Damon DeLaPaz, Carl Lockstedt, and Wil Salazar were forced by a court order by the estate of River Phoenix to…
There have been a lot of bands, which in turn, means that there have been a lot of band logos. Some of those logos have been more memorable than the rest. For instance, the Rolling Stones logo is well-known, so much so that it is a serious contender for the position of the single most…
Red Hot Chili Peppers was started as a one-off joke in 1983 by vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael ‘Flea’ Balzary, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons, They didn’t stay a joke for long. By 1989, Irons and Slovak had given way to Chad Smith, and John Frusciante. The band had found their sound, found…
Well-known for his catchy melodies, soulful voice, and smooth production, Charlie Puth has been a beloved R&B crooner for years. His low-key style has made him an underdog in the music industry, but his talent always shines through even when he’s covering other people’s songs. Puth has become a household name since his 2015 hit,…
With over six million records sold globally, Mudvayne is one of the most unique bands that you are likely to come across. The band’s sonic experimentation and their blend of nu-metal, progressive, and hard rock, as well as their innovative album art, is something that may never be replicated in the same way as they…
In 1989, lead vocalist Scott Weiland, brothers Dean DeLeo (guitarist) and Robert DeLeo (bassist), and Eric Kretz drummer) formed the American alternative hard rock band known as Stone Temple Pilots. Hailing from San Diego, California, the band’s primary roster remained unchanged until Weiland was fired in 2013. Briefly replacing him was Linkin’ Park’s Chester Bennington…
Halsey is the stage name of Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, an American singer-songwriter who has been active since 2012. Even though she has been around for just a single decade’s time, she can nonetheless claim multiple hits. Combined with other factors, these hits have enabled Halsey to sell more than 1 million of her rock and…
Before Bob Geldorf started saving the world, he made music. He still does occasionally, but his glory years were 1977 to 1985, when he, Garry Roberts, Johnnie Fingers, Pete Briquette, Gerry Cott and Simon Crowe took Irish new wave to the world as the Boomtown Rats. They might not be as well-remembered as some of…