Former Atreyu frontman Alex Varkatzas, has walked back his bold assertion that the band played a pivotal role in inventing the metalcore genre. In an interview with Rock Sound in 2018, Varkatzas initially made waves by declaring Atreyu as trailblazers in the metalcore landscape, attributing the genre’s inception to the band’s early contributions. However, his latest […]
Not every holiday song is happy. Elvis Presley waxed poetic about his yuletide loneliness in “Blue Christmas,” Joni Mitchell cursed herself for leaving an incomparable lover in “River,” the Eagles begged for their baby to come back in “Please Come Home for Christmas.” And the Pretenders mourned the loss of one of their own in “2000 Miles.” […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer SAMMY HAGAR today announced the long-awaited “THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS” 2024 tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates MICHAEL ANTHONY (bass, backing vocals), JASON BONHAM (drums) and revealed exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show this morning that JOE SATRIANI, one of the best […]
Male singers, the vocal architects of the music world, bring a diverse range of voices, styles, and emotions to the forefront of the industry. From soulful crooners to powerful rock vocalists, and versatile pop icons to gritty blues performers, male singers shape the sonic landscapes across various genres. In the realm of pop, icons like […]
Lil Durk discussed Drake‘s lyrics on Young Thug’s “Oh U Went” and more during his interview with MSNBC’s political anchor Ari Melber. Lil Durk Talks Drake’s Verse ‘Oh U Went’ With Ari Melber Lil Durk sat down with political analyst/journalist Ari Melber for a 30-minute interview, which premiered on MSNBC’s YouTube channel on Friday (Nov. […]
One might assume that writing songs for an album and writing songs for a film’s soundtrack are two entirely separate forms of artistic processes. But as many songwriters will tell you, the experiences are actually remarkably similar. In both cases, a story is told through music — an image created in the mind’s eye using […]
Congratulations to Evanescence – the winners of Rock Sound’s 2023 Hall Of Fame Award. 20 years on, their debut album ‘Fallen’ remains as vital and influential as ever, with new audiences now diving deep into its dramatic pop hooks via its anniversary reissue. Get your Amy Lee cover magazine as she reflects on making the […]
The realm of country music boasts a rich tapestry of voices, and the best country singers have become the storytellers of life’s triumphs, heartaches, and everything in between. These artists, often draped in the authenticity of their roots, use their voices to paint vivid portraits of the American experience. The best country singers possess a […]
As documentarians, networks, event organizers, award shows and more celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Mitchell & Ness revealed their unique way of paying homage to the genre. Hip-hop is a culture that extends far beyond its most popular pilar, namely rap music. Since its inception, everyone who emerged in the scene has curated a flavorful fashion […]
Column Unearthing the Metal Underground: Greece’s Sad Greece has birthed numerous classic black metal bands for decades. We’re talking about bands like Rotting Christ, Necromantia, Varathron and Zemial. While this week’s featured band isn’t quite as high caliber as the aforementioned heavy hitters, the Hellenic entity known as Sad has consistently released quality tried-and-true, tortured […]