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How Black Sabbath's Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music

How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music

‘Black Sabbath’ was released 55 years ago this month, and I’m still struck by what a defining moment this was in rock.

Grateful Dead's Kennedy Center Honors: What Was Missed

Grateful Dead’s Kennedy Center Honors: What Was Missed

Mike Tiano takes a deeper look at the ceremony following the Grateful Dead’s well-earned recognition by the Kennedy Center Honors.

Alestorm, Ratt, Zeal & Ardor + Others: Fred Phillips' Best of 2024 Metal and Hard Rock Songs

Alestorm, Ratt, Zeal & Ardor + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2024 Metal and Hard Rock Songs

Fred Phillips’ Best of 2024 list of metal and hard rock songs includes Alestorm, Ratt, Armored Saint, Zeal & Ardor and others.

'Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song' by Jon Magidsohn: Books

‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ by Jon Magidsohn: Books

‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ is an entertaining read for those interested in understanding the band’s artistry and the stories behind their music.

Cody Jinks, Blackberry Smoke + Others: Fred Phillips' Best of 2024 Country and Southern Rock

Cody Jinks, Blackberry Smoke + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2024 Country and Southern Rock

Cody Jinks, Blackberry Smoke and Jamey Johnson headline Fred Phillips’ Best of 2024 country and southern rock releases.

Judas Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian Bach + Others: Fred Phillips' Best of 2024 Metal and Hard Rock LPs

Judas Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Sebastian Bach + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2024 Metal and Hard Rock LPs

Fred Phillips’ look back at the Best of 2024 in metal and hard rock includes albums from Judas Priest, Bruce Dickinson, Kittie, Sebastian Bach and others.

The Bright Spots in George Harrison's Troubled 'Dark Horse' Era

The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era

‘Dark Horse’ and its subsequent tour arrived 50 years ago amid a period of conflict and uncertainty for George Harrison. But there were bright spots.

Bernie Chiaravalle, Fernando Perdomo + Others: Preston Frazier's 2024 Best of Rock

Bernie Chiaravalle, Fernando Perdomo + Others: Preston Frazier’s 2024 Best of Rock

Preston Frazier shares his favorites from Bernie Chiaravalle and Fernando Perdomo to Alex E. Chavez and Parlor Greens on this list of the Best of 2024 in Rock.

Why the Rolling Stones' Harrowing 'Gimme Shelter' is Still Revealing New Depths

Why the Rolling Stones’ Harrowing ‘Gimme Shelter’ is Still Revealing New Depths

Issued 55 years ago on ‘Let It Bleed,’ the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” has a narrative so involving that it even drew in a non-lyrics guy like me.

Coincidence - 'Coincidence,' 'Clef de Ciel' + 'Archives 1973-1974' (2024)

Coincidence – ‘Coincidence,’ ‘Clef de Ciel’ + ‘Archives 1973-1974’ (2024)

“Jazz-rock” often implies nothing more than clever technique, but Coincidence cross-pollinates with moments of great prog – and that’s even better.