Rock
Artificial Agent, "Pop Culture Disruptor" Review
Detroit hard rockers Artificial Agent released their fifth album, "Pop Culture Disruptor," in 2022.
"The Many Faces Of Mötley Crüe" Album Review
"The Many Faces Of Mötley Crüe" is a 3-CD tribute to Hollywood's kings of sleaze rock.
The Story Behind The Song "Hey Joe"
It may be best known as the song that helped propel Jimi Hendrix to stardom, but there's much more to the history behind "Hey Joe."
Touch Me I'm Sick: 20 Classic Grunge Songs
20 grungy sounding tracks from the '80s, '90s and '00s that are perfect for any Seattle-inspired playlist.
Led Zeppelin Live Releases Ranked Worst to Best
After having ranked their studio albums, it's time to have a look at their live releases, both audio and video.
Led Zeppelin's Studio Albums Ranked Worst to Best
In their 11 years of activity, Led Zeppelin made some legendary (and not-so-legendary) albums. Let's review them in detail.
9 More Times Women Ruled ‘90s Rock ‘n’ Roll
This article is a sequel of sorts to “9 Times Women Ruled ‘90s Rock ‘n’ Roll,” my first post as music editor of Spinditty. Both articles are celebrations of the rock ‘n’ roll revolution led by women during the 1990s.
The Story Behind the Song "Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog
The story of how grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog's signature song came to be
"The Many Faces Of Ramones" Album Review
"The Many Faces Of Ramones" is a triple-disc tribute to the New York punk icons, featuring cover songs, rare tracks, and a few surprises.
"The Many Faces Of Def Leppard" Album Review
"The Many Faces Of Def Leppard" is a triple-disc tribute to the British pop metal kingpins, featuring covers of their greatest hits, plus an assortment of hard-to-find rarities.
9 Times Women Ruled ‘90s Rock ‘n’ Roll
The 1990s saw the arrival of the first generation of female rockers who grew up inspired by other female rockers. Here are nine times women ruled rock 'n' roll in the decade.
"The Many Faces Of AC/DC" Album Review
"The Many Faces Of AC/DC" is a triple-disc tribute to the Thunder From Down Under, featuring classic cover versions and hard to find rarities.
"The Many Faces of Metallica" Album Review
"The Many Faces of Metallica" is a triple disc tribute to the thrash metal titans, featuring cover versions and hard to find rarities.
"The Many Faces of Iron Maiden" Album Review
"The Many Faces of Iron Maiden" is a bargain priced triple-disc tribute to the British metal legends, featuring cover versions, rarities, and a few surprises.
Review: Love Sux by Avril Lavigne
Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne returns with Machine Gun Kelly, Blackbear and Blink 182's Mark Hoppus for her seventh studio album, 'Love Sux'...
"We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones" CD Review
"We're a Happy Family" is a 2003 tribute album to punk pioneers the Ramones, featuring an all star lineup that includes Green Day, KISS, Rob Zombie, and U2.
100 Best Female Rock Singers of the 2000s and 2010s
Female voices became epic in the realms of rock music in the 2000s and 2010s. Here’s a list of the best female rock singers from that unforgettable era.
100 Best Female Rock Singers of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Some the best female rock singers emerged in the ‘80s and ‘90s. This article is an ode to the best female voices from that magnificent era.
The Beach Boys Albums Ranked From Worst to Best
Within the rich discography of The Beach Boys there are universal masterpieces and some very underwhelming albums: Let's try to rank them.
100 Best Rock Trios of All Time
The music of three-piece bands is uniquely transitional. This article showcases the best rock trios of all time.
100 Best Modern Rock Bands
New sounds in rock music have changed the musical landscape. This article is an ode to the best modern rock bands.
Progressive Rock Album Review: "Other Worlds and Golden Ages" by Flight Mechanic
Read on to find out why I feel that Flight Mechanic creates auditory paintings on "Other Worlds and Golden Ages."
100 Best Van Halen Songs
From "Eruption" to "Panama" and more, explore the list of Van Halen songs by learning their genres, albums, and the year they were released. This article includes songs with Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth, and it covers each song's meaning, awards, and some facts.
The Humble Beginnings of AC/DC
AC/DC are considered hard rock gods today, but in the mid-1970s, they were just another struggling young band trying to find their sound.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: The Throbs, "The Language of Thieves and Vagabonds"
The Throbs were New York City's entry into the early '90s retro/sleaze rock scene, unfortunately their first album arrived just a hair too late to make any impact.
Aerosmith "Unplugged 1990" Album Review
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.
Revisiting "Kingdom Come," or "I Can't Believe It's Not Led Zeppelin!"
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.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Crimson Glory, "Strange and Beautiful"
Crimson Glory's third album, "Strange and Beautiful," was a major departure from their previous progressive metal sound.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Aerosmith, "Rock in a Hard Place"
1982's "Rock in a Hard Place" is Aerosmith's only album without guitarist Joe Perry.
75 Ideas for Original Punk, Metal, and Hard Rock Band Names
This article will explore some fun band names for bands in the punk, metal, and hard rock genres.
Damaged Again: Rediscovering Black Flag
"Damaged" was the first full-length studio album by hardcore legends Black Flag, released in 1981.
Rich Kid Express "Psychodelic" Review
"Psychodelic" is the full length debut album by Rich Kid Express, a retro flavored hard rock band from North Carolina.
Tankard's "Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers" Review
German thrash metallers Tankard celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2007 with "Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers," a compilation of their greatest hits.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Recon, "Behind Enemy Lines"
"Behind Enemy Lines" was the first (and only) studio album by the Christian heavy metal band Recon, released in 1990.
Paul McCartney "Flaming Pie" Archive Deluxe Edition Box Set Review
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.
15 Emo Albums From the Mid-2000s That Still Hold Up
Nostalgia aside, these are 15 emo albums from the mid-2000s that I truly believe have stood the test of time.
10 Essential Grunge Albums You Need to Hear
A selection of the best grunge rock albums for those wishing to explore the genre.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Kix, "Cool Kids"
Kix's second studio album, "Cool Kids," was released in 1983.
Artificial Agent's "Death Ray" Puts a Modern Spin on '80s Sleaze Rock
Detroit rockers Artificial Agent's fourth studio album, "Death Ray," was released in 2020.
"The Best of Lita Ford" CD Review
This 1992 compilation album of the hair-metal queen's greatest hits is the only Lita Ford CD you'll ever need.
Styx "Return to Paradise" Album Review
On 1997's "Return to Paradise" album, the reunited Styx blazed through a live set of their greatest hits and added three new studio tracks.
Bastards, Snake Bites, and Sacrifice: Motörhead in the 1990s
The 1990s were a rough decade for Heavy Metal, but Motörhead didn't notice or care.
100 Best Alternative Metal Bands
The alternative metal sound has become an integral part of modern heavy metal. This article showcases the very best alternative metal bands.
The Ramones vs. Phil Spector: Revisiting "End of the Century"
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.
Top 10 Most Popular Blues Artists of the '80s
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.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Dokken, "One Live Night"
"One Live Night" is a 1995 live album by the recently-reunited Dokken, playing a mostly "unplugged" set.
100 Best Alternative Rock Love Songs
Alternative love songs express bittersweet emotions better than any other genre. This article showcases the very best alternative rock love songs of all time.
100 Best Bollywood Rock Songs
In recent years, Hindi films have started to embrace rock music. This article showcases the very best Bollywood rock songs.
100 Best Dance 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.
Nine's Place in blink-182's Legacy
blink-182's ninth album shows self-confidence, but how does it sit with the band's other work?