The 10 Best Guitarists of the 1980s

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From the flamboyant showmanship of glam metal to the intricate precision of neoclassical shredding, the 1980s saw guitarists elevating the instrument to new heights of technical prowess and creative expression. In this dynamic landscape, each guitarist brought their unique flavor to the mix, contributing to the rich and varied tapestry of 1980s … Read more

The 10 Best Guitarists of the 1970s

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The 1970s was a dynamic and transformative era for the guitar, as it birthed a new wave of iconic guitarists who left an indelible mark on the landscape of rock and roll. This decade was characterized by a fusion of genres, innovative guitar techniques, and the rise of virtuoso players who expanded … Read more

Exploring the World of ‘80s Glam Metal and Hair Bands

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In the 1980s, the music scene witnessed the rise of an extravagant and flamboyant genre: glam metal, also known as hair metal. Characterized by its over-the-top fashion, heavy use of makeup, and theatrical performances, glam metal was a cultural phenomenon more than a musical style. Bands in this genre combined the hard-hitting … Read more

What Are the Different Types of Metal Music?

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Music of all types is admired by the different types of audiences. While some genres target a broad group, there are a few others where the particular genre is appealing to only a few people. One such music group is metal music. This involves hard metal and instruments which play a more … Read more

Artist Profile: Judas Priest

Artist Profile Judas Priest

Formed in West Bromwich, England in 1969, Judas Priest is a heavy metal band that is often hailed as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Even if the band had some few line-up changes throughout their career, they still managed to be successful and sold over 50 million copies … Read more

History of Heavy Metal

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If you are unfamiliar with the heavy metal genre it is understandable if you feel a little bit confused when you first listen to it. And maybe the first question that will pop into your mind is what is the difference of heavy metal to traditional rock music? And what is death … Read more

Artist Profile: Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

Formed in Leyton, East London in 1975, Iron Maiden is a heavy metal band that released over thirty-nine albums throughout their career, including twelve live albums, sixteen studio albums, seven compilation albums, and twelve live albums. Even if the band experienced several line-up changes, they still managed to achieved success during the … Read more

The Biggest Musical Moments of the 80s

The Biggest Musical Moments of the 80s

Life in the 1980s was simpler compared to today. There was no internet to surf, no social media to scroll through, and blogs didn’t exist. Cell phones were huge and rare, and not many people owned one. These facts made the 1980s a special time for pop culture, seeing big changes in … Read more

Metallica

Metallica

Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California, Metallica is a heavy metal band that was started by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The band is composed of Lars Ulrich on drums, Robert Trujillo on bass, Cliff Burton on guitars, Kirk Hammett on lead guitars, and James Hetfield on vocals. The band has … Read more

The Story and Music of Blue Cheer

The Story and Music of Blue Cheer

Introduction to Blue Cheer Blue Cheer were an American rock band whose charting singles were “Just a Little Bit” and “Summertime Blues” during the late 60s music era. This classic rock group hailed from San Francisco and was formed by bassist Dickie Peterson, who also became its frontman. One of the earliest … Read more

Introduction to Black Sabbath

Introduction to Black Sabbath

Formation of Black Sabbath One of the most famous heavy metal bands was formed in Birmingham, England in the late 1960s by teenage buddies Anthony “Tony” Iommi (guitar), John “Ozzy” Osbourne (vocals), Terence “Geezer” Butler (bass) and William “Bill” Ward (drums). They started out as a blues-rock outfit called Earth. The group … Read more

History of Kiss

History of Kiss

The band’s career in a summary Kiss is an American hard rock band, famously identified for the black-and-white makeups on each of the member’s faces, elaborate outfits and on-stage gimmicks (like pyrotechnics, fire breathing, etc.). The group, formed in New York and led by Gene Simmons, rose to prominence in the 1970s … Read more