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The 2012 Grammy's Rock Review: Winners

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:22:02 +0000

The 2012, 54th annual Grammy awards concluded last night, and 78 golden phonographs were given out to some of the nation's biggest names in music of all genres. The night was complete with an arrangement of presenters, performers and awards, as well as tributes given to the late Whitney Houston. Read on to find out who won in the rock categories.

Most Epic Band Poll

Bryen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:57:41 +0000

We ask – what’s the most epic band ever?

The 2012 Grammy's Rock Preview: Nominations And Performances

Jennifer Beaudoin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:00:09 +0000

It's that time of year of year again! The time for celebrities, musicians and Hollywood starlets to walk the red carpet in their lavish garments and expensive hair-do's and accessories in the hopes of taking home a gold phonograph. I'm talking about the Grammy's of course! The annual music award show premieres this Sunday, February 12 at 8 o' clock. Read on to find out all of this year's rock music nominees and performances.

Slash, Duff McKagan, Nikki Sixx React to Death of Etta James

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:00:48 +0000

Iconic soul, gospel and R&B singer Etta James passed away today (Jan. 20) at the age of 72. James had been battling serious illness having first being diagnosed with dementia in 2008. She was hospitalized in 2010 after contracting MRSA and again in 2011 for leukemia. She passed away at the Riverside Community Hospital in [...]

Members of Sevendust Form New Band

Q103 Staff — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:52:07 +0000

Member of the hard-rock band Sevendust have formed a new band. Guitarist Clint Lowery and drummer Morgan Rose have formed a new band Call Me No One, with plans to hit the studio shortly. Sevendust fans will have plenty of side projects to keep them occupied until the Atlanta hard rockers release the follow-up [...]

Rock Music Fans Christmas Wish List

BJ Ragone — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:16:09 +0000

Having a little trouble figuring out what to get the rock fan this holiday season? Well rest easy because as a rocker, I have compiled a list of things that I wouldn't mind seeing under the tree this season. Sure you can go the music route, but there are other options that the rock fan [...]

Ten Must Have Fall Rock Albums

BJ Ragone — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:04:53 +0000

This fall has brought us some pretty great rock and metal albums. Some bands continue to put out great work while others have been absent from the music scene for a little while and have come back with a purpose. If you haven't picked up some new music yet this fall, then these albums are [...]

Greatest Keyboard Rock Songs

BJ Ragone — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:20:44 +0000

Sometimes when a guitar just isn't good enough you have to incorporate another instrument that really drives the point home. Most of the time it's just a driving intro to a song where the keyboard is prominent, but sometimes it likes to stick around through the entire thing. Whether it's a electric keyboard, piano or [...]

The Best Back To School Rock Videos

BJ Ragone — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:49:06 +0000

Kids everywhere are being ripped away from the freedom of summer and headed back to both school and college. Sometimes I am very happy that I don't have to deal with that anymore. Other times there are certain aspects of both that I miss. Unfortunately at some point we all have to grow up and move on. Lucky for us though, there are some great videos from the past and present that let us relive the glory days. Let's take a look.

What Are Rock's Most Shocking Album Covers?

Jeff Giles — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:18:36 +0000

Being proudly provocative has always been part of rock ‘n’ roll — from the music’s earliest days, when simply shaking one’s hips on television was enough to send middle-aged Americans into a righteous lather, the formula for some of the best rock has been one part rhythm, one part volume, and one part shock.

This has also been true for album covers, which some of rock’s most forward-thinking performers have used as a platform to shock, disturb, annoy, and generate thought-provoking conversation (although not necessarily in that order). It’s a long rock ‘n’ roll tradition — one celebrated with a new list over at Ultimate Classic Rock.

Rock Artists Gone Country

BJ Ragone — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:45:57 +0000

It’s no surprise that some pretty notable rock artists have tackled country music. A lot of them were brought up listening to it and that influence can felt in some of their music. I know it can be shocking when we hear that one of our favorite rock artists has put out a country influenced [...]

Best Rock Songs For Working Out: Q-Tease Amanda's Picks

amanda.medina — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:01:12 +0000

I'm very particular about what I listen to when I work out. I prefer rock songs that tend to have more aggression. I spend time running to relieve stress, along with lifting. I cannot listen to slower songs just because I tend to feel myself get lazy, and I don't want to defeat the purpose of my workout

Whatever Happened To Rap-Rock?

BJ Ragone — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:00:29 +0000

Back when I was in high school “rap-rock” was all the rage, but it seems like it all but disappeared with exception of a few. I don’t think I am the only one that feels this way, but I kind of miss the rap-rock genre. I mean we still play those classic Kid Rock, Linkin [...]

"Move Your Body" to My Darkest Days' Newest Music Video NSFW

amanda.medina — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:26:31 +0000

If you thought "Porn Star Dancing" was a sexy music video, check out My Darkest Day's newest video for "Move Your Body." You can tell the boys love their ladies. Especially because they really know how to heat things up, even live in concert.

Rock On The Range Day One–Bands To Watch

BJ Ragone — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:22:16 +0000

There are over 40 bands scheduled for this years Rock on the Range so I want to give you a game plan so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. So we are a little over a month away from 2011′s Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio. This has turned into one of the biggest rock [...]

Best Rock Cover Songs [VIDEOS]

BJ Ragone — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:03:26 +0000

It’s always a pretty ballsy move when an artist tries to tackle a song by a fellow musician. It’s even better when they do it so well they knock it out of the park. I love it when a band is on stage and will start to play a kick ass song by a fellow [...]

Rock In Rio Will Fine Guns and Roses If Axl Is Late

BJ Ragone — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:09:52 +0000

Finally someone has figured out a way to get Axl Rose to the stage on time. There is no other lead singer in the world that is as notorious for being late than Axl Rose. I remember a few years back in one of his incarnations of GnR they played what was then the Pepsi [...]

Rock Battle: Eddie Vs. Kurt

BJ Ragone — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:05:21 +0000

It has long been an argument amongst Pearl jam and Nirvana fans. I am here to settle the dispute! For as long as I have been listening to music there have been quite a few debates among the rock community. This one is one of the biggest amongst these bands followers. In the early 90′s [...]

Best Rock Song Intros [Videos]

BJ Ragone — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:00:29 +0000

It’s the part of the song that needs to hook you in. If that doesn’t get your attention you will probably disregard the song. These are my favorite rock intros of all time. The intro of a song may in fact be the most important part because it is what draws you in and immediately [...]

Greatest Rock Artist Of The 90′s

BJ Ragone — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:26 +0000

The era that brought us both grunge and rap-rock, but who is the best to come out of the decade full of flannel shirts, pepsi clear and 90210? I feel like there are so many unique and different artists to come out of the 1990′s I don’t even know how you would begin to countdown [...]