Hinder

Hinder

Hinder built a strong regional following and went the indie route releasing “Far From Close.” The album sold over 5,000 copies which led to a major label signing. They ventured (from Oklahoma City) to Vancouver, B.C. to record their ‘06 release “Extreme Behavior,” featuring the Rock ballad “Lips Of An Angel.” The song, which reached…

My Chemical Romance (MCR)

My Chemical Romance (MCR)

When a band’s first albums are titled “I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love” (’02) and “Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge” (’04), there’s an obvious skewed world view. No wonder, My Chemical Romance was from New Jersey. The band’s name was procured from cult writer Irvine Walsh’s novel “Ecstasy – Three Tales…

Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys

News of the Arctic Monkeys’ U.K. success initially had to be viewed skeptically. They were yet another band who wore their Jam, Clash and Smiths influences on their sleeve. Toss in the White Stripes, Vines, Libertines and a scruffier take on Franz Ferdinand for mainstream accessibility. Yet even for the U.K., it looked as though…

Audioslave

Audioslave

Breaking a new act is a crapshoot. To minimize the risk, record labels often sign musicians with proven track records. The combination of Soundgarden’s frontman with Rage Against The Machine (sans Zach de la Rocha) would seem like a sure bet. But Audioslave was one of those blue chip “marriages” that nearly blew apart before…

The Offspring

The Offspring

The Offspring isn’t a bad moniker but it’s sure no Clowns Of Death. Now that’s a name! Guitarist Bryan “Dexter” Holland and bassist Greg Kriesel (Greg K.), both ex-Clowns of Death, started Manic Subsidal with singer Doug Thompson and drummer Jim Benton. Two things happened when Thompson and Benton bailed. First, Holland assumed singing duties…

Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy

Three years after Chicago’s Fall Out Boy formed Island Records provided an advance for the group’s major label debut “Take This To Your Grave.” ’05 release “Under The Cork Tree” led to an extensive tour. F.O.B. even won a Road Woodie (Best Tour) at the student-selected mtvU Woodie Awards held in New York. “Infinity On…

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst and singer-guitarist Adam Gontier hailed from the small Canadian burg of Norwood. Drummer Neil Sanderson grew up twenty-five miles away in a town called Peterborough. Re-locating to Toronto Three Days Grace teamed with producer Gavin Brown. On the strength of “I Hate Everything About You” the group earned a…

Pop Evil - What Remains (2025)
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Pop Evil – What Remains

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 – The Way
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Dorothy- The Way

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.

The Black Keys

The Black Keys

Formed in Akron, OH, the one-time bowling capital of America, Blues-Rock duo The Black Keys (Dan Auerbach – guitar/vocals and Pat Carney – drums) were part of the early ‘00’s lo-fi movement (stripping away all the technical enhancements to get to a more organic sound). Oddly, they didn’t acquire their name from a piano (the…