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10 bands who had to change their name after already releasing music
There’s a lot of pressure that comes with choosing a band name. After all, the last thing anyone wants to do is totally rebrand themselves mid-career. As Jimmy Eat World taught us, a rushed decision has the potential to cause problems throughout an artist’s career. While most bands are fortunate enough to catch their mistakes early, […]
Dee Snider and Sebastian Bach can’t agree on what heavy metal means
It’s a new day which means there’s definitely another debate getting started on Twitter. This time around, it looks like Twisted Sister‘s Dee Snider and former Skid Row member Sebastian Bach are at the center of one. This week, the two musicians engaged in a brief debate about whether or not heavy metal is actually […]
The final Record Store Day drop may very well be the best one yet
It looks like Record Store Day 2020 turned out to be a success for both stores and fans this year. While farming exclusive releases over a series of months initially drew criticism, the gambit did pay off for retailers hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns and collectors who wanted something amazing to color their ample free […]
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate Ozzfest trivia test?
Living well is the best revenge. After Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s famed manager and wife, was rejected by alternative powerhouse festival Lollapalooza for an Ozzy band performance, she took matters into her own hands and created a metal event of her own, Ozzfest. It was truly a DIY family affair, featuring many of Ozzy’s bands […]
10 bands referenced in ‘The Dirt’ who new fans should check out
When The Dirt premiered early in 2019, it reignited the buzz around Mötley Crüe. It introduced the legendary glam-rock band to a generation of music fans who never really caught on to them. Their music was at the forefront of people’s minds and led to them reuniting and announcing a tour after they said they […]
