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11 bands and genres that prove Black Flag are a continued influence

“When Damaged came out, it perfectly represented the depths and darkness of my particular teen angst,” Adam Grossman, guitarist for Angkor Wat, Skrew and Ministry, tells Alternative Press. “It was the soundtrack of my life at that point in time.” Any musician involved in the most extreme forms of musical expression owes their existence and […]

These 10 bands showcase the Ramones’ undying influence on music

Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 25, 2021: The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar played by Johnny Ramone on every Ramones album from 1977 onward and at 1,985 of their live shows sold at auction for $937,500. Not bad, considering the punk guitar architect paid $200 for it, after his original one he bought for $50 in […]

Power metal vocalist loses drunken bet with band, has to walk 320 miles to next gig

Joakim Brodén, vocalist for Swedish speed metal outfit Sabaton, recently lost a drunken bet with his bandmates and now has to walk 320 miles to their next gig, which will take place October 1 at Trondheim Metal Fest in Trondheim, Norway. “It started out almost as a joke, but it evolved to be quite serious,” […]