“Blood and guts and Satan”: Rick Rubin on the artist he called the first thrash metal band
Unapologetically heavy.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 04/2025
“The most difficult guys”: the musicians who hated working with Steely Dan
Not the kind of music they need.
“It was always about the rock”: the genre Slash wanted nothing to do with
The posturing side of rock and roll.
“A huge influence”: the classic rock group that changed Elton John for life
The next phase of songwriting.
“Theirs was the record I wore thin”: the band Joni Mitchell said were as important as The Beatles
All the harmony you could ask for.
“Redundant by definition”: the Bruce Springsteen classic he didn’t want to release
The pure sound of heartland rock.
“If there’s anyone in the world”: the one musician Dave Grohl owes a huge debt to
Helping him reach the top.
“The best of all”: the album Robert Plant said made him feel the best
“This is a compilation that’s not particularly rare…”
Macabre Melodies: Linda Ronstadt’s dinner with a member of the Manson Family
The dark side of California sunshine.