Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Are you a fan of Danzig? Do the heavy metal riffs and punk-inspired singing appeal to your musical tastes? Perhaps you just enjoy scaring yourself silly with the artist's dark lyrics. No matter what draws you to his songs, everyone has something both good and bad to say about this unique music artist. From his iconic devilock ha…
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From their smash hit song “My Sacrifice” to the infamous topic of discussion “are they even a real band?”, it’s been quite a journey for Creed. Despite some major mixed opinions throughout the years about this 90's rock…
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Are you a fan of Cream? Are you ready to hear something both good and bad about the classic rock band that brought us hits like 'White Room', 'Crossroads', 'Sunshine Of Your Love' and so much more? Well, it's time to get…
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If you’ve ever been scrolling through your music library in need of a pick-me-up, it can be tempting to give CKY's unique blend of punk rock and heavy metal a listen. But before you hit play, just remember – they may not…
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If you're a heavy metal fan, then chances are you have heard of the Finnish group, Children of Bodom. This high-octane band has been melting faces since 1997 with some blistering guitar riffs from lead guitarist and voca…
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Cheap Trick has been creating music since the 1970’s but, unfortunately for some, their sound hasn't progressed (or even changed) since then. If you have ever found yourself wondering why the band continues to write the…
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Most rock stars follow a time-honored tradition when it comes to crafting their sound—think Jimi Hendrix and his endless improvising, or The Rolling Stones belting out bluesy riffs. But Carcass takes the opposite approac…
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If you're a fan of Burzum, the Norwegian black metal artist, then brace yourself – this post's about to get pretty rough. But fear not, we don't come with any malicious intent nor do we seek to cast any aspersions on his…
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If you’re a fan of Buckcherry – especially if you’ve followed the artist for any length of time – then this blog post is about to get real interesting. Now look, I'm not here to bash the music icon or anything, but let's…
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There isn't a person in the world who hasn't at least heard of Bruce Dickinson, music icon extraordinaire. With his razor-sharp wit and rambunctious onstage demeanor it's no wonder that Dickinson is one of the most belov…
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Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated because the artist Boston plays nothing but their hit songs from the '70s on the radio? Have you ever wanted to shake some sense into them and get them to release something ne…
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Calling all Bon Jovi fans! It's time to face the music, as we give a less-than-glowing critique of New Jersey's favorite sons. Sure, no one can deny that Jon Bon Jovi and his band have sold millions of records and whatev…
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It's safe to say that Black Sabbath is one of the most iconic and influential bands in hard rock and heavy metal music. While their music may have been revolutionary when it hit the scene in 1970, there are a few things…
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If you ever heard Billy Squier's famous 1980s hit, The Stroke, and thought his music was pretty good - think again! We've taken a deep dive into the life and work of this eighties rock icon to uncover some serious flaws…
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Billy Idol is probably one of the most ubiquitous names in music history. From 'White Wedding' to 'Rebel Yell,' it's nearly impossible to not have had a good time lip syncing and dancing around the room to his iconic tun…
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