W. A. S. P. is one of the most controversial, misunderstood, and enduring bands to emerge from the American heavy metal scene of the early 1980s. Formed in Los Angeles in 1982 by Blackie Lawless, the band became notorious almost instantly — not only for their aggressive sound, but for their provocative imagery, confrontational lyrics, and willingness to push boundaries at a time when heavy metal itself was already under scrutiny.
Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page, following the breakup of The Yardbirds. The classic lineup featured Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (bass, keyboards), and John Bonham (drums), a combination that would become one of the most influential in the history of rock music.
Heart is an American rock band formed in 1970 in Seattle, Washington, originally emerging from a group called White Heart. The early lineup included Steve Fossen (bass), Roger Fisher (guitar), David Belzer (keyboards), and Jeff Johnson (drums), but the band’s definitive identity took shape in 1973 with the arrival of sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, who became the creative and vocal core of Heart.
Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in 1992. They are known for their Viking themed lyrics and their incorporation of Norse mythology in their music and imagery. The band's lead vocalist, Johan Hegg, has a distinctive guttural style of singing, and their music features prominent use of melodic guitar riffs and solos. They have released twelve studio albums and are considered one of the leading bands in the melodic death metal genre.
Boyce Avenue is an American pop and rock band formed in Sarasota, Florida, by brothers Alejandro Luis Manzano, Daniel Enrique Manzano, and Fabian Rafael Manzano. Emerging in the late 2000s, the group became widely known for their acoustic driven sound and emotionally resonant interpretations of both original songs and well known covers. Their musical […]
