Michael Christopher
30 Years Ago: How Tool’s Debut ‘Undertow’ Broke Every Metal Rule
Band's first album was like nothing else on the scene at the time.
Watch a Sneak Peek of Judas Priest’s New ‘Lightning Strike’ Video
Judas Priest have unveiled a short snippet of the new video for the song "Lightning Strike," the lead single from their upcoming 'Firepower' album.
15 Years Ago: Philadelphia Riot Ends Guns N’ Roses Tour Early
St. Louis in 1991. Montreal 13 months later. Vancouver in 2002. The list of riots sparked by Guns N’ Roses at their concerts is probably longer than any other rock act,
How Sammy Hagar Hit His Solo Stride With ‘Three Lock Box’
The former Montrose frontman touched a nerve with his sixth album, then came the follow-up.
When Ozzy Osbourne Paid ‘Tribute’ to Randy Rhoads
Released five years to the day after his death, the album refocused grieving fans on the guitarist's soaring talent.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Two Most Troubled Months: The Bat, the Alamo and Randy Rhoads
This series of events in early 1982 was, by turns, humorous, tragic and downright bizarre.
How Black Sabbath Survived the ’80s
The '80s started off promisingly enough for Black Sabbath, but then they suffered through a merry-go-round of lineup changes.
When Kiss Took Over an Aircraft Carrier to Announce Their Reunion
“We’re gonna show every new band how the big boys do it,” Gene Simmons announced.
When Kiss Made a Surprise Comeback at the Grammys
They announced the reunion of the original lineup, and the return of their famous makeup.