One goal of the alternative rock guitarist is to avoid rock clichés. And one of rock’s biggest clichés is the guitar solo. Still, the scene produced many guitar heroes who found new ways to shred. And ...

RomeoFest is set for Aug. 6 through Aug. 9.

Black Sabbath helped pioneer heavy metal, and hearing the band’s influence on Judas Priest, Metallica, and others is akin to spotting the fingerprints of Robert Johnson on anyone playing Delta blues.

The term “alternative rock” evokes an interesting image. At first thought, one may picture emo teenagers or long-haired rock stars smashing guitars. Yet the alternative rock genre is a far cry from ...

The 1980s get reduced to big hair and power ballads more often than they deserve. Sure, MTV was king and glam metal ruled the ...

The Vines’ third studio album Vision Valley turns 20. The 2006 record captured Craig Nicholls and the band during a pivotal period in their post-breakthrough career.

The 1980s didn’t just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once. Arena anthems got shinier. Guitar solos got faster. Alternative scenes got ...