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Hard Rock Anniversary – 30 Years of Nirvana’s ‘Incesticide’

By the late fall of 1992, Nirvana were without question the biggest band in the world. Their breakthrough album ‘Nevermind’ had sold millions upon millions of copies. Their shows had grown from clubs, to large ballrooms, to large theaters, to arenas and finally stadiums. All within the course of sixteen months or so. Naturally, the record company wanted a follow up. Prompting the Seattle megastars to release their third offering ‘Incesticide.’

Only Three ‘Rock’ Acts Make Billboard’s Top 100 Of 2022

Well it’s been another year and another period of rock being ignored. Billboard released their annual top 100 albums in sales and once again, rock is being left in the dust.

Hard Rock Anniversary – 28 Years Ago Pearl Jam Go Indie With ‘Vitalogy’

When the mid 90’s rolled around there were major changes in the musical landscape. Flashy, fast and big hard rock from Los Angeles had been largely replaced by the more humble Seattle grunge scene. An array of different rock sounds were coming out of the scene. From the punk influenced Nirvana, to the metal influence of Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, to the classic rock inspired Pearl Jam.

R.I.P. Christine McVie – 7/12/43 – 11/30/22

The songbird of Fleetwood Mac has crossed the rainbow bridge. Christine McVie, the driving force behind much Fleetwood Mac’s massive success and many of their hits, has passed away at the age of 79.

New Album Reviews – Nickelback Throw Down With ‘Get Rollin”

There’s perhaps no other rock band in history that’s gotten more shade thrown at them than Nickelback. The Canadian hard rock act have endured more hate and social ridicule than just about any band since their 2001 breakthrough ‘Silver Side Up.’ Yet despite all the negative press and lame ballads, Nickelback have sold millions upon millions of albums. And have forged a loyal hard rockin’ fan base that’s sure to salivate at the new album ‘Get Rollin’.’

Metallica Drop New Single ‘Lux Aeterna,’ Announce New Album And Tour

Metallica have once again shaken up the rock and metal world with a new single. Delivered in perfect unannounced Metallica fashion, ‘Lux Aeterna’ throws back to the ‘Tallica’s earliest days of ‘No Life ‘Till Leather’ and ‘Kill ‘Em All.’

Metal Anniversary – 36 Years of Fates Warning’s ‘Awaken The Guardian’

When you think of progressive metal whom do you think of? Dream Theater? Opeth? Meshuggah? King’s X? Queensryche? Maybe Metallica’s ‘…And Justice For All?’ What ever band or album you think of. None of it could have come into fruition without Fates Warning’s 1986 masterpiece ‘Awaken The Guardian.’

Hard Rock Anniversary – 41 Years of Motley Crue’s ‘Too Fast For Love’

It’s hard to believe at times. That Motley Crue’s debut album came out 41 years ago. Against all odd’s the band rallied together to release their first record on their own label. Entitled ‘Too Fast For Love,’ the album embodied everything that the early Sunset Strip had to offer. And set a standard for what was to become a musical revolution.

Hard Rock Anniversary – 15 Years Ago Avenged Sevenfold Continue Flying the Hard Rock Flag With Self Titled Album

2007 was a dark time for hard rock and heavy metal. Quality bands with commercial success were few and far between. Horrendous pop acts like L.M.F.A.O. were about to take off. As well as rap completely dominating the charts. But that didn’t stop the Hunting Beach natives of Avenged Sevenfold from delivering their fourth and signature self titled album.

Heavy Metal Anniversary – 37 Years of ‘Spreading The Disease’

It’s a quintessential moment in thrash. The nail in the coffin for the fourth member of the big four of thrash metal. An insanely aggressive, yet fun and cheeky album full of technical mastery and soaring vocals. It’s the album that made Anthrax Anthrax. I’m talking of course, about the killer ‘Spreading The Disease.’