What would you say should be rock and metal's "national anthems"? With it being National Anthem Day today (March 3), the idea of a national anthem for rock and metal came up in discussion amongst the ...

These songs can be played over and over, and no one gets tired of hearing them. They are the themes of our lives, and we have grown with them over time. Consider the anthems of rock some of the most ...

“Smoke On The Water” is a tragic tale; that much is certain from a surface-level listen. However, casual fans of Deep Purple might not be totally aware of the song’s deeper meaning. This song is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: ...