The Impact of Nirvana in Today's Contemporary Rock Scene
The impact of Nirvana has been felt in virtually every corner of the music industry. The rise of grunge in the early ‘90s gave way to a new generation of rock bands that were much less glossed-up than those that had come before them. These…
995The Bands and British Contemporary Rock
With the rise of American rock bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam back in the 1990s and the continuing success of bands such as The Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers today, many people assume that modern rock music is a distinctly American…
848Is Metallica the biggest Metal Band?
It is not only the world’s biggest metal band but also the biggest band in general. Metallica has sold more albums than any other metal band and ranks among the top-selling artists of all time, with over 110 million album sales. In this…
1028The Biggest and Influential Heavy Metal Songs
Heavy metal is a genre that has grown and expanded in many different ways over the past 40 or so years. While it might not be as popular as other genres of music, heavy metal certainly isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Now, heavy metal has…
1008The Biggest Heavy Metal Bands in History
Heavy metal music is a genre that has exploded in popularity over the years. Current heavy metal bands have widespread global appeal and are becoming more popular than ever. With some of the biggest bands seeing a resurgence in attention (thanks…
1141The Birth of Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal music has grown a lot in the last few decades. It is now one of the most popular genres, and millions of people listen to it every day. However, heavy metal wasn’t always that way. It used to be quite different from what it is…
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