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How Iron Maiden Flipped the Script on "Flight of Icarus" and Soared to Success
British metal icons Iron Maiden have always had a penchant for writing about historical and mythological events and figures. The 1983 lead single from their fourth album Piece of Mind, “Flight of Icarus,” fell into the latter camp. But rather than just retell the tale of the young man who flew too close..
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“This Assault on Human Creativity Must Be Stopped”: Jon Bon Jovi, Pearl Jam, and Others Take a Stand Against AI
With AI technology expanding its capabilities, artists like Jon Bon Jovi and Pearl Jam spoke out about the dangers facing AI and music.
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Remember When: KISS' Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss Simultaneously Released Solo Albums in 1978
In 1978, each member of KISS—Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley—released their first solo albums.
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4 80s Hits and 2 Metal Epics That Broke the Rules of Conventional SongcraftFrom Prince to The Stranglers
Examining four hit songs from the 80s and multiple metal epics that wavered from the conventional crafting of music.
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The 1960s Cartoon That Inspired the AC/DC Classic "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
'Beany and Cecil' aired on ABC in 1962 and featured a villainous character who inspired AC/DC's 1976 hit "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap."
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The 5 Most Influential Classic Rock Bands of the 1960s
A new phalanx of classic rock bands would release their first wildly influential albums in the 1960s and change the art form forever.
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The 4 Best Ska Bands of the 1990s
The ska genre, which often focuses on fast-pace horn-driven music, began in Jamaica in the mid-20th century.
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The Meaning Behind the Road-Dog Lament "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi
Of all the hit songs with an Old West aesthetic, Bon Jovis Wanted Dead or Alive is one of the most successful.
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The 10 Most Timeless Classic Rock Bands
Classic rock will always live on as a genre. The big, buzzing, riff-heavy music lives on in the hearts of music lovers for the rest of time.
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5 Classic Rock Artists That Ruled the 70s
Explore the timeless classics of '70s rock with iconic bands like Queen, Wings, Alice Cooper, Eric Clapton, and The Who