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The genre dominated the 1970s with bands like Aerosmith, Queen, AC/DC, and Van Halen, and reached commercial heights in the 1980s, particularly with glam metal acts like Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, and Def Leppard, alongside the rawer edge of Guns N’ Roses. Hard rock’s popularity declined in the 1990s with the rise of grunge, hip-hop, and Britpop, though elements of the genre persisted in post-grunge bands and occasional revivals in the 2000s, where only a few classic acts maintained widespread success.
This is the story of how good kids, from presumedly good families, went horribly wrong. One might ponder how a band of Phoenix, AZ high school buddies who possessed a knack for cranking out third rate Rolling Stones, The Who and Yardbirds covers could, over time, devolve into the founders of Shock Rock. First as…
Ghost’s Skeletá dives deep into darkness with raw emotion, heavy riffs, and gothic flair. Tobias Forge leads with menace and charm, blending vulnerability and power into a haunting, theatrical journey that’s both intimate and electrifying.
The Offspring originally signed with Epitaph Records. “Ignition” rolled out in ’92 and went gold – shipping 500,000 units. Their next recording “Ixnay On The Hombre”” sold over a million copies but “Americana” chalked up three million in sales. “Conspiracy Of One,” the band’s sixth full-length effort arrived in ’00. The album was the last…
Dreams On Toast encapsulates The Darkness’s ability to blend humor, introspection, and diverse musical influences into a cohesive and entertaining package. While it may not chart new territory, the album delivers what fans have come to expect: a rollicking good time with a wink and a nod.
Pop Evil’s What Remains ups the intensity with heavier riffs and raw emotion. From the anthemic “When Bullets Miss” to the eerie “Deathwalk,” it blends hard rock grit with sharp hooks. Familiar yet fierce, it proves the band’s staying power.
Dorothy’s The Way roars to life with powerhouse vocals and fearless energy. From the soaring I Come Alive to the gritty Tombstone Town with Slash, it’s a bold, hook-heavy ride. Polished yet raw, it proves Dorothy doesn’t need to reinvent rock to own it.
Shinedown blends post-grunge grit, Southern intensity, and emotional catharsis to craft anthemic, stadium-ready rock. With every album, they push boundaries, making music that resonates deeply and never loses its raw, urgent power.
Shinedown craft anthems that hit like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart—music that lifts you up even when it’s dragging you through the dirt. They’ve never been the cool kids, but that’s part of their appeal.
Shinedown has scored the most #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart (19). But there is more to the band than the chart toppers. The following is a list of their Top 10 songs. #10. Save Me – Us And Them (2005) “‘Save Me’ is a song about how people will take on everyone else’s…
On this day… Van Halen’s self-title debut album dropped. The set included “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Eruption” and a blisteringly brilliant cover of The Kinks “You Really Got Me.” Producer Ted Templeman made it known he was looking for a “guitar hero” act. It was suggested he check out a local L.A. band named Van…