TikTok often does this cool thing where its users take older songs and give them entirely new life by pairing them with trending dances or even just random posts, making them go viral enough to make them real-world hits as well. This often corresponds with songs’ use in movies or TV shows, such as Stranger […]
It’s July 28. Here are the most important things that happened on this day in classic rock history: 1975: Black Sabbath Fight Back Against ‘Sabotage’ After releasing five groundbreaking and immensely popular albums in five years, Black Sabbath asked themselves a very logical question: Why don’t we have any money? The ensuing anger, betrayal and […]
My Chemical Romance performed an unreleased song during their headline show at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium last night (July 26). Photo: Kelly Mason for Rock Sound The track, entitled ‘War Beneath The Rain’, was originally intended for the group’s abandoned concept record ‘The Paper Kingdom’, which was written around 2012/13 and would have become the […]
The Beach Boys, with their sun-soaked harmonies and infectious melodies, have defined the sound of summer for generations. Emerging from Southern California in the early 1960s, this iconic band blended rock, pop, and surf music to create a timeless catalog that resonates with listeners of all ages. Their songs are more than just music; they […]
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have delivered another satisfying entrée with the new album, Alfredo 2. And there’s no shortage of lyrical highlights from Gangsta Gibbs and co. Lyrics on Freddie Gibbs’ Alfredo 2 The follow-up to 2024’s You Only Die 1nce, Alfredo 2 comes in at 14 tracks and features guest appearances from JID, Larry June and […]
In February of 2022, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne starred in YUNGBLUD‘s music video for “The Funeral,” the start of a friendship, and a mentorship, that we got to watch at its peak on stage on the 5th of July. Ever since that day that Ozzy and Sharon starred in that music video, have they looked […]
Lots of fun things happened on July 27 in rock history. Let’s get right to five of the day’s most important anniversaries: 1977: AC/DC Plays Their First American Concert It’s hard to imagine now, but AC/DC didn’t conquer America right away. Their first album sold so poorly that their U.S. record label decided not to […]
Just days after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, Alice Cooper spoke to Planet Rock about the legendary metal musician and the moment he found out he had passed away. “I was on my way to the stage when I heard about [his death],” Cooper said. “And I went, ‘Oh, that’s not right.’ He just did this [show, […]
Jimi Hendrix, a name that resonates with the very essence of rock ‘n’ roll, revolutionized music with his unparalleled guitar skills and electrifying performances. Emerging from the vibrant counterculture of the 1960s, Hendrix not only redefined the boundaries of rock music but also became a cultural icon whose influence resonates to this day. From the […]
R&B has a long tradition of its artists making bold, sometimes bawdy requests in their music — often as a desperate bid to save a failing relationship. Remember how in “Let’s Get Married,” 112 shrugs “we ain’t gettin’ no younger, so we might as well do it?” That song exists on a historical continuum that […]