Travis Shinn After Sleep broke up in 1998, singer/guitarist Matt Pike formed High on Fire with drummer Des Kensel and bassist George Rice. Initially evoking more of a doom rock sound, High on Fire evolved into being more of a straight ahead metal band without either dumbing down the music or ... More >>
Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>
In 2004, Mootown's best and brightest gave us something to write home about.
After an auspicious debut, Pete Yorn releases music for a new Day.
Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.
A roundup of big-name recordings that live up (or down) to expectations.
Musically speaking, the Gaza Strippers put it all on.
Putting the season's major releases to the test.
Would someone please try to cheer up Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen?
THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?
DON'T LOOK FOR MEANING IN THE DEATH OF NIRVANA'S KURT COBAIN.
