The song was inspired by lead singer Layne Staley's impressions of both censorship and meat consumption, but saying the song is...

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Nickelback had more trouble penning this song than any other of the numerous tracks they've penned over the years. Chad Kroeger...

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The Hunter’ is a phenomenally powerful and emotive slower-paced song. Its chorus section is incredibly melodic, with Dokken really...

As much as Brad enjoys people delving into his songs for meaning, he is never disappointed when he hears an interpretation that...