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These 10 bands made Boston one of America’s greatest punk-rock towns
by Tim StegallA greasy R&B riff rips from the speakers, coated in more fuzz than a peach orchard wearing a 50-year-old wool...
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10 underrated ’90s lead singers who stepped in when another vocalist left
by Vinnie PennReplacing an original band member is never a fun experience, and there’s surely no role more difficult to fill than...
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9 musicians who left music to pursue a different career
by Maria SerraRock ‘n’ roll is a wild and crazy career to pursue. Some handle it well, throw up devil horns and...
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2020 in memoriam: Remembering the ones we lost
by Maria SerraEach year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s...
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20 underrated punk albums that should be considered classics
by Scott WaldmanSome of your favorite punk bands released (what should be) classic albums that, for whatever reason, superfans and the general...
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15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
by Tim StegallWelcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list...
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Eddie Van Halen’s official cause of death has been revealed
by Rachael DowdThe official cause of death for legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen has been revealed. Eddie passed away at...
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Google’s most-searched artist this year reminds us of pre-pandemic times
by Joe Smith-Engelhardt2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year and despite live music taking a back seat since March, the industry...
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Here’s why Wolfgang Van Halen is criticizing the auction of Eddie’s guitars
by Rachael DowdThis week, three of late Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen‘s guitars were auctioned off for $422,050. Now, his son...
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Hear Wolfgang Van Halen honor late father Eddie in emotional new single
by Rachael DowdBack in October, the world lost legendary rock guitarist and Van Halen co-founder Eddie Van Halen. Now, his son Wolfgang...
