Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
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Watch Sammy Hagar Honor Eddie Money During Tribute Concert
George Thorogood and Metallica's James Hetfield also perform during two-hour AXS TV special.
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Physical Graffiti': A Track-by-Track Guide
Here are the stories behind every song on the band's freewheeling 1975 double LP.
Judas Priest Announce Connecticut Show on 50th-Anniversary U.S. Tour
Metal band announces 24 fall dates as part of jaunt celebrating five-decade run.
Watch U.S. Army Band Cover Rush’s ‘Time Stand Still’
"Pershing's Own" ensemble paid tribute to late drummer Neil Peart with string-backed rendition of 1987 song.
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Says Rock Hall Is ‘Total Joke’
"Doesn't make any sense," guitarist said of metal band not making 2020 Hall of Fame class. "Hence why the rock hall holds no credibility for me and never has."
Rush’s ‘Permanent Waves': The Story Behind Every Song
A look at the six tracks found on the prog-rock trio's seventh LP.
Watch Tool Honor Rush’s Neil Peart During Concert
The prog-metal band projected an image of Peart with drummer Danny Carey during latter's solo.
Wolfgang Van Halen Ends Billie Eilish Twitter Debate
It all started when the chart-topping pop star admitted she'd never heard of Van Halen.
After 42 Years, Bid a Fond Farewell to Munch’s Make Believe Band
Chuck E. Cheese house band is being phased out of the pizza restaurants.
Why Genesis Had to Keep Shedding Members: Exclusive Interview
For Genesis, chart success really was a matter of addition by subtraction.