Song and Album Stories

The Cult’s Making of Love and “She Sells Sanctuary”

The Cult was born out of the UK’s post-punk movement. Ian Astbury fronted the band Southern Death Cult and he partnered up with guitarist Billy Duffy who played in the band Theater of Hate. By Astbury’s own admission to Canada’s Much More Music, his bandmates in Southern Death Cult were more into getting girls than […]

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The Controversy Behind Metallica’s Video For ‘Turn The Page’

By the late ’90s, Metallica was on a creative streak, releasing 4 albums in 4 years. Garage Inc was a release that consisted of covers and saw the band pay homage to their influences. “Turn the Page” Reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Charts The lead single from the release of Garage Inc was a

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Van Halen Controversy Surrounding The Teachers in the “Hot For Teacher” Video

One of the biggest singles off Van Halen’s album, 1984 was “Hot for Teacher” but the video caused a bit of controversy. There were actually 2 women who played the teacher in the video, not just 1. Formed in the mid-’70s, Van Halen went on to become one of the most successful rock bands in

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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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The Cranberries’ Story Of The Band

The Cranberries were the largest musical export from Ireland since U2. The band’s first two albums, which were released in the early 90’s, were massive sellers, but by the later part of the decade, the band was on the brink of collapse. Cancelled tours and controversy led to the band falling apart almost a decade

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