Formed in Finland in 1979 by singer Mike Monroe and guitarist Andy Mccoy, Hanoi Rocks shared more in common with traditional rock n’ roll, glam and punk than the LA hair metal scene that they are sometimes associated with. While they did play an important role in the hair metal scene of the 80s, it […]
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The Pixies were one of those bands who got popular right at the cradle of grunge. Even more than that, they were considered a major influence on alternative rock bands who followed in their footsteps. In a 1994 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Kurt Cobain from Nirvana admitted that he was trying to emulate The
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Prior to the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, it was widely reported in the press that the guitarist had been quietly battling cancer once again. Eddie had been out of the spotlight for the past several years. His last notable appearance was in 2015 for Van Halen’s last tour with frontman David Lee Roth.
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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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Crazy Town is a rap-rock group that shot to popularity in the early 2000s, thanks to their single “Butterfly” which propelled the group’s debut album to go Platinum. The band’s story is full of tragedy and adversity. Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer Form Crazy Town Crazy Town was formed in 1995 by Bret ‘Epic’ Mazur
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