Heavy music was at war with itself in 1985 — and from the conflict emerged a slew of groundbreaking albums from one of hard rock and metal’s most consequential years. Our list of the Top 20 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1985 shows just how diverse the year was, running the gamut from proto-extreme metal […]
Neil Young has announced the release of the previously unissued album Oceanside Countryside, recorded between May and December 1977. The album, scheduled for release on Feb. 14, is part of Young’s Analog Originals series. The 10 songs share themes with the record that replaced Oceanside Countryside in 1978, Comes a Time. Three songs – “Goin’ Back,” “Human […]
Santana has postponed its upcoming Las Vegas residency after leader Carlos Santana accidentally fell in his Hawaii home. Shows were to start on Jan. 22 and run through Feb. 2 at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas as part of Santana’s residency there. Concerts announced for May at the […]
Mikkey Dee has detailed his battle with sepsis, revealing he was close to death due to the bacterial blood infection. “This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis),” the drummer explained in a post to Facebook. “I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this […]
Wayne Osmond, vocalist and guitarist for the Osmonds, has died at the age of 73. “Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,” the musician’s family confirmed in a statement to Salt Lake City news station, KSL TV. “His legacy of faith, music, love, […]
We received an e-mail this year that’s stayed in my head for several months now, and I’m hoping some good might come from sharing it and posting a public response. As you’ll see, the inclusion of Blind Melon and their 1993 hit “No Rain” on our list of 40 Biggest One-Hit Wonders did not sit […]
Phil Collins was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010, however induction as a solo artist continues to elude him. On paper, Collins certainly has a case. He’s released eight studio albums, sold more than 150 million records worldwide, won eight Grammys and even has an […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has no plans to change its name, despite a steady influx of artists from outside the genre. In recent years, the organization has displayed a broad interpretation of “rock & roll,” welcoming in an array of hip-hop acts (Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest, Eminem), pop stars (Cher, […]
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has looked back on his band’s classic album Open Up And Say … Ahh!, recalling that Walmart initially refused to carry the LP in its stores. The issue came down to the album’s cover art, which featured a wild, tribal-like figure with a long tongue. During an appearance on The Motley […]
Many of classic rock’s biggest acts stayed busy in 2024 despite constant (inaccurate) proclamations that rock is dying. These legends found plenty of ways to grab headlines with new music, sold-out tours, lineup changes, reunions and renewed feuds. It wasn’t easy picking our Big 4 Classic Rock Acts of 2024, so first we’ll offer up […]