Rock

Aerosmith appeared on "MTV Unplugged" in the fall of 1990. Their performance has never been officially released on CD, but bootleg copies are fairly easy to find.

The 1988 debut album by German/American hard rock act Kingdom Come was constantly compared to Led Zeppelin, with many accusing the band of plagiarism.

Crimson Glory's third album, "Strange and Beautiful," was a major departure from their previous progressive metal sound.

1982's "Rock in a Hard Place" is Aerosmith's only album without guitarist Joe Perry.

This article will explore some fun band names for bands in the punk, metal, and hard rock genres.

Forbidden was a major player in the Bay Area Thrash Metal movement of the late 1980s and early 90s.

"Damaged" was the first full length studio album by hardcore legends Black Flag, released in 1981.

"Psychodelic" is the full length debut album by Rich Kid Express, a retro flavored hard rock band from North Carolina.

German thrash metallers TANKARD celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2007 with "Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers," a compilation of their greatest hits.

"Behind Enemy Lines" was the first (and only) studio album by the Christian heavy metal band Recon, released in 1990.

In 1997, Paul McCartney released "Flaming Pie," his first album following the success of "The Beatles Anthology." In 2020, "Flaming Pie" was re-released in a new box set. Marshall Fish takes a listen.

Nostalgia aside, these are 15 emo albums from the mid 2000s that I truly believe have stood the test of time.

A selection of the best Grunge rock albums for those wishing to explore the genre.

Kix's second studio album, "Cool Kids," was released in 1983.

Detroit rockers Artificial Agent's fourth studio album, "Death Ray," was released in 2020.

This 1992 compilation album of the hair-metal queen's greatest hits is the only Lita Ford CD you'll ever need.

On 1997's "Return to Paradise" album, the reunited Styx blazes through a live set of their greatest hits, and adds three new studio tracks.

The 1990s were a rough decade for Heavy Metal, but Motörhead didn't notice or care.

The alternative metal sound has become an integral part of modern heavy metal. This article showcases the very best alternative metal bands.

On 1980's "End of the Century," the punk mainstays of the Ramones tried to invade mainstream rock, with the help of legendary record producer Phil Spector. It didn't end well.

Many of the most influential blues songs reverberate to this day, and a few were probably covered by a local band in your town last weekend. Here are the top ten most popular blues artists of the '80s.

"One Live Night" is a 1995 live album by the recently-reunited Dokken, playing a mostly "unplugged" set.

Alternative love songs express bittersweet emotions better than any other genre. This article showcases the very best alternative rock love songs of all time.

In recent years, Hindi films have started to embrace rock music. This article showcases the very best Bollywood rock songs.

Shaking a leg to rock music is a whole lot of fun. This article showcases the very best rock songs to dance to.

blink-182's ninth album shows self-confidence, but how does it sit with the band's other work?

This article explores eight begginer-friendly guitarists that any novice guitar player can look to for wisdom and inspiration.

While the sitar is a plucked stringed instrument used prominently in Hindustani classical music traditions, it became very popular in the western world in the '60s and remains an integral part of several indie and psychedelic songs. This article showcases the very best rock songs with sitar.

Close kin to Rhythm and Blues, Swing and Boogie-Woogie, Jump Blues hit the music world in the 40s with a big bang. Originating among the black musicians, who played the chitlin circuit, Jump Blues helped launch the careers of crossover musicians like Louis Jordan, Ella Fitzgerald and Big Joe Turner.

Duran Duran was a big influence on my preteen and teen years. Watching their videos and hearing their music brought me lots of joy in the '80s (and ongoing). Here are eight of my favorite Duran Duran songs from the '80s.

The ‘80s and ‘90s were awe-inspiring decades for rock music. This article showcases the best classic rock songs from that memorable era.

"Animal Boy" was the Ramones' ninth studio album, released in 1986.

"Walk Among Us" is the debut studio album by New Jersey's legendary Misfits, released in 1982.

"Van Halen III," released in 1998, is the lone VH album to feature Gary Cherone of Extreme on lead vocals.

These are all classic hit songs, but do you know who did the original versions of these songs? Read on to find out more.

"Halfway to Sanity" was the Ramones' tenth studio album, released in 1987.

Abbey Road, the last record that The Beatles made together will be released on Friday, September 27. The deluxe version contains three audio CDs and one Blu-ray DVD.

The ‘70s were an epic time for rock music. This article showcases the very best rock songs from that enigmatic decade.

The ‘70s are remembered for their pure, unadulterated rock music. This article showcases the best rock bands from that mystical decade.

Over the years, soft rock has remained a chart-topping genre. This article showcases the very best soft rock songs.

Released in February 1977, this song by beloved American entertainer Jimmy Buffett might just be the perfect summer song. Margaritaville conjures up images of a tropical paradise where "booze in the blender" seems to be the perfect recipe for passing the day away.

These loves songs from the 1960s may have special meaning to those who fell in love during that era, but I think they have something special to offer to people of every generation.

Most baby boomers remember, the sixties and seventies were an expansive time for music. Many of the musicians of that time are still making innovative music today.

"Obsessions" was the fourth studio album by the Chicago-based Christian metal band Sacred Warrior. Originally released in 1991, it was reissued in 2019 by Retroactive Records.

Originally scheduled for a 1996 release, KISS' grunge-flavored "Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions" album was shelved in favor of a reunion of the original band.

On June 7th, San Francisco based shoe gaze/drone rockers Slowness released their latest album "Berths." Here is an interview with band member Geoffrey Scott.

This article showcases the best rock bands of the 2010s.

This article suggests a list of the 14 greatest Native American rock bands. It only includes bands from North America, that is, Canada and the United States.

Check out the top albums by Motley Crue along with their best songs. They are one of the most influential glam metal bands of all time, and they paved the way for a decade of memorable music.

CCR guitarist Tom Fogerty's solo career continued after leaving Fantasy Records in the mid-'70s, facing a changing music scene, numerous trials and tribulations, and finally, his own mortality.