Rock N' Roll True Stories

Why Marty Friedman Quit Megadeth & Became a Huge Star In Japan

Guitarist Marty Friedman was best known for playing in Megadeth during the 90’s. He played on the group’s albums from 1990 to 1999 and ended up leaving the band after their much maligned 1999 record Risk. Most people expected Friedman to fade into obscurity, but instead, he unexpectedly became a huge superstar overseas. The Classic […]

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The Absurd INXS’ Michael Hutchence Feud With Oasis

INXS frontman Michael Hutchence presented Oasis with an award for their hit “Wonderwall” at the BRIT Awards in 1996 but the happy occasion resulted in one of Oasis’ members hurling an insult to Hutchence as they left the stage. 1995 MTV European Music Awards At the 1995 MTV European Music Awards, Ultimate Classic Rock reported

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Type O Negative: History Of The Band & Death of Peter Steele

Led by imposing frontman Peter Steele, Type O Negative brought goth metal to the masses during the 90’s. The band mixed themes of romance, drugs, depression, and death. “He was able to be very honest about how hurt he was during a lot of these periods.” – Josh Silver Type O Negative’s keyboardist Josh Silver

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The Tragic Story of Nirvana’s Final Concert With Kurt Cobain

Nirvana released their third and final studio album In Utero in September of 1993. Unbeknownst to fans and even the members of the group, they would be done only 8 months later. In November of 1993, Nirvana played MTV Unplugged and later the same month, performed on MTV’s program Live and Loud. In January of

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Alice in Chains: The Horrific Story Behind “Rooster”

While Alice in Chains’ 1992 album, Dirt is often associated with mental health, drugs, and relationships, one of the album’s tracks encapsulates the horrors of war. The song “Rooster” offered a chance for a son to understand his father’s pain and it would result in healing a fractured relationship. Alice in Chains Hits Recording Studio

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