Chuck Berry started a revolution when he put the guitar front and center, paving the way for classic riffs in rock music. By 1969, Jimmy Page set the standard with “Whole Lotta Love”, and decades ...

Yet the legacy of that '80s boom still looms large. The decade produced enduring stars and timeless records, but it also ...

Nov. 8—Canadian heavy metal group, Striker, returns to Albuquerque with new music and a new album. "We're really excited about it," said vocalist Dan Cleary. "We're on tour with our friends in Seven ...

Originally a cover of a song by the band Arrows, this is a prime example of another artist taking a track that already existed and making it their own. This is Joan Jett’s song now! And in it, she ...

These five '80s rock and metal guitarists who started great new bands serve as an unfortunate reminder that previous success and loads of talent don't guarantee future prosperity. That doesn't mean we ...

Our list of nine great '80s hard rock bands that weren't hair metal is a reminder that the decade had plenty of movers and shakers outside of the glammed-up Sunset Strip scene. Some bands initially ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. In 2025, Ghost is more popular than they’ve ever been. The ...