Why Were Kraftwerk So Influential? Behind The Electro Pioneers’ Legacy
With a unique vision of a completely electronic style of music, German synth-mavericks Kraftwerk changed the face of pop music forever.
Van Halen Album Covers: All 12 Studio Artworks, Ranked And Reviewed
Whether using their iconic winged logo or imaginative illustrations, the best Van Halen album covers define classic rock music.
Fair Warning: Behind Van Halen’s Dark And Stormy Classic
Written amid personal tensions and professional frustrations, ‘Fair Warning’ saw Van Halen deliver their ‘hardest, most muscular album’.
How Van Halen’s Debut Album Invented Hair Metal
Capturing the power of their live shows, Van Halen’s debut album turned a bunch of Pasadena punks into hair-metal pioneers.
How Led Zeppelin’s Debut Album Paved The Way For Heavy Metal
Super-charging the blues with a sound as heavy as their name, Led Zeppelin’s debut album continues to send shockwaves around the world.
Overlooked Heavy Metal Album Covers: 10 Mind-Melting Classic Artworks
From stunning illustrations to mind-melting packaging, these heavy metal album covers deserve to be in every fan’s collection.
Eddie Van Halen: The Only Guitarist To Rival Jimi Hendrix?
From his two-hand tapping technique to innovations with amps and guitars, here’s how Eddie Van Halen rewrote the guitarist’s rulebook.
John Bonham: Why Led Zeppelin’s Wild Man Is Rock’s Greatest Drummer
A powerhouse drummer who could be deft as a jazz master, John Bonham fuelled Led Zeppelin’s rise to become the greatest band in rock’n’roll.
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