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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.
One good thing about an ex-husband is you can keep their last name – if you want. That’s what Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane/Starship did. And so did Patricia Andzejewski (there’s a name that will never get by spell check). She is otherwise known as Pat Benatar. She married her high school sweetheart Dennis, but…
The End captures Wolfgang Van Halen refining his muscle and mood into something lean and bruised. Each track sounds like confrontation handled with discipline. It’s rock carved clean and played hard, proof that survival can sound fierce and precise at once.
It’s Who You Know:In a business built on connections, Staind almost blew it. The New England group, with a self-released album out, was opening a Hartford, CT, show for Limp Bizkit in ’97. Bizkit’s Fred Durst was given a copy of the album but seeing what he thought were Satanic references in the cover art,…
“CMFT,” which went to #44 on the Billboard 200 (#6 on the Top Rock Albums survey) was a departure from Taylor’s previous work. Two years later, Taylor released “CMFB… Sides” It has B-sides, live versions, and covers. Corey Taylor, the Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman, released his debut solo album, “CMFT,” in ’20. The album contained ““Black Eyes Blue,”…
Everest stands as a powerful chapter for Halestorm—rock steel meets emotional honesty, every riff and hook loaded with intent. The band sound ready for any altitude while keeping their feet firmly rooted in the sweat of performance.
Afterglow captures Sleep Theory’s arrival as loud, precise, and unafraid. Every track packs weight, every riff holds purpose, and the emotional registers run from tension to lift. It’s rock built for clarity in the noise.
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.
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.