Not sure if this goes here, Rock Events, or General but whatever... Dates and the main set of bands have been announced. Special guests and...

Hey everyone. Pink Floyd is one of the few big bands that I have somehow been able to remain oblivious to. DAMN YOU BEING BORN IN THE 90'S! After...

I was looking through my Green Day collection (they were my favorite band as a kid) and I started thinking what's their best studio album? Of course...

Well, since everyone is cluttering up the front page with Top, Favorite, and Greatest lists of their own, here is one for everyone to post there own....

Who is you favorite left-handed axe-master? mine is Albert King

SOURCE: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8380/title.lil-wayne-to-release-rock-album "Rapper Drake revealed recently that Lil Wayne's latest...

this happened on the 9th but i forgot to do it. so happy one year anniversary to Jimmy Urine of mindless self indulgence and Chantal Claret of...

Well Ive been meaning to listen to Frank Zappa lately. The only problem is, I have no idea where to start. He has so much music lol. So what...

Jan 11 1963 - The Whiskey A-Go-Go opens it's doors in Los Angeles. It becomes the focal point for live music in LA. 1964 - Ring of Fire by...

Just wanted to say, I hate you too. Have a good day. :)

Jan 9 and 10 since I didn't have a chance to do the 9th yesterday. Jan 9 1965 - The Beatles dominated the Top 10 of the US album chart with 3...

You know the drill. Underline my faves. My 15 favourite bassists: Geddy Lee - Rush Les Claypool - Primus

On March 17 here in my scrawny little hometown. Row 17 on the floor, Moody Blues open up. Woo-hoo.

The master vs the student :cool: Steve Vai - The Attitude Song From the Flexable album in 1984. Recorded and released shortly after Steve left...

The Four Horsemen or Mechanix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyq55YzJY3o&feature=related or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STlvinbRfIo

Thank you Ani for the title. Inspired by a discussion in the "how did you get into metal" thread... BTW, do you realize how hard it will be...

Who are you favourite punk artists? Who do you think has contributed most to the genre? If you don't like punk, why? Notes: Anyone who thinks...

Who was the better Guitarist+Vocalist of the blues rock genre? I know most people will probably levitate towards Hendrix because he's more classic,...

The central point of discussion here, is a deceptively simple question: What it Metal? What, to you, personally, are the things that define the...

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There are a few big bands coming out with new albums this year, namely Megadeth and Lynyrd Skynyrd. They will most likely tour in support of this....

my first ones are Muse and Radiohead, both are obviously alternative. but to me both sound completely and absolutely like modern Progressive bands....

I would just like to point out that today every body's favorite androgynous former alien turns 62 today! Use this thread to discuss how much Bowie is...

Not sure where this thread should go, but I feel like here is a decent place. From time to time I discover a band. I think, yeah, I like them...

Do they look at it and consider you a classic rock nerd? Do they cross themselves and leave the room? Do they strip off, jump on the bed and...

Vocalist: #1 Rob Halford, #2 Bruce Dickenson, #3 Ronnie James Dio, #4 Biff Byford, #5 Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist: #1 Yngwie Malmsteen, #2 Akira...

2 Legendary players from the 80's. It's been argued that Randy was about to overtake Eddie for his Guitar Hero crown until his untimely and tragic...

George Lynch - Mr. Scary For a while Lynch was right on the bubble of breaking through the barrier of extremely talented "hair metal" guitarist to...

Remember when Dio was Ozzy for Black Sabbath... lol Just thought some other Dio/Sabbath Lovas may appreciate these thoughts. and remember THE MOB...

http://www.redhotchilipeppers.com/news/news.php?uid=752 Apparently the gigantic reunion tour for this year is not the Grateful Dead, but The Faces...

I'm starting to get into Megadeth now all thanks to "Peace Sells" and I was wondering if you guys could give me some Megadeth song recommendations....

Personally, I can never answer when I'm asked what my favorite band is, much less album or song. There are just too many artists out there that I...

Riddle me that. I am intruiged with this person. I would very much apperciate some album suggestions.

Jan 8 1966 - Both We can Work It Out and Rubber Soul top the charts in the US. 1975 - Jethro Tull have a hit at #11 in the US, Bungle In The...

Here's A Bit Of Boogaloo! Quoting from http://www.rockband.com/songs/spacetruckin ... Space Truckin' was indeed a staple of the Purple show...

And last but not least, the Hey Bass is a guitar too!! Battle :cool: Jaco Pastorious - Portrait of Tracy widely acknowledged for his skills as...

A classically influenced battle here. Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Black Star Sweep picking and arpeggio's from Hell abound. The lead off track to...

Here's a battle for the proggies out there, got some nice tracks from bands you may recognize, and some great fusion tracks! (because of course,...

Eddie Van Halen - Cathedral from Diver Down Cathedral is an interesting piece that almost sounds like an organ rather than guitar. Played with...

Before reading, please note: THIS IS MY OWN OPINION! (But be free to comment and share your opinion) Okay, here it is, the top 25 drummers or...

Hello! I am going to be using this thread to reflect my Journey into an online college class. Mus 125, "History of Rock Music". I will talk about it...

Phish Announce First Tour in Five Years "Phish will launch its first summer tour in five years with a two-night stand at the Nikon Theatre at...

Note: These are my favorite musicians and I will take any comments I will list 5 of each instrument these are not who I think is the best ...

I'm kind of putting these guys in order, but at the same time, they're all about equally loved more than they should be. 1. Metallica 2. AC/DC...

This applies to independent scenes (ergo; indie hype), semi-mainstream scenes (ergo; FUSE television) and major-mainstream scenes (ergo; VH1). I...

Due to many complaints, I am not listing them in order. I will underline the ones that are most IMPORTANT TO ME. This list is a little mainstream....

1. Rob "The Metal God" Halford 2. Ozzy Osbourne 3. Ronnie James Dio 4. Klaus Meine 5. Bon Scott 6. Udo Dirkschneider 7. Gene Simmons 8. Bruce...

Yea I know it's up a little early but I wont have time to post before in the morning. Jan 7 1958 - Gibson guitars registers the US patent for...

Yes, I realize this site is composed mostly of audiophiles, and I'm prepared for an overwhelming "yes". So, I guess we can just skip the question....

Ron Asheton, the guitarist and bassist with The Stooges, has been found dead today (January 6). He was 60. Asheton was found at his home in Ann...