Blending music styles has become so common that partitioning songs into specific genres almost seems pointless. But the pop artists below released iconic hits by radically altering their usual sound ...

Once upon a time, rock & roll was the dominant musical force in the USA. If you grew up when I did (Hint: I barely missed being able to sing the Police song “Born in the 50’s” without lying), rock & ...

From pounding riffs to unexpected openings, these iconic rock intros grab your attention from the very first note... and ...

Here are the best rock and metal albums that have come out in 2025 so far! Although this year isn't as flush with new releases as in years past, that's only by comparison to an overabundant standard ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. In 2025, Ghost is more popular than they’ve ever been. The ...

Rock n' Roll reclaim its place in music. After roughly two decades of redundant, uninventive acts, it felt like bands began ...

In 2025, rock was still hanging in. As artificial intelligence infiltrates music, the genre’s handmade imperfections are more crucial than ever. By Jon Pareles The 21st century has not been kind to ...