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Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
The band had been feeling quite pressured by legal entanglements with managers and former managers, and Tony Iommi had...
Rainbow - Man On The Silver Mountain
Ritchie Blackmore: "It's supposedly about some guy on top of a mountain who's like a Jesus Christ, it's kinda religious in a way. My...
The Offspring - The Kids Aren't Alright
The song lyrics tell the stories of several people from a town and the problems they faced growing up (unplanned pregnancy, unemployment...
Green Day - 21 Guns
This song addresses the topic of patriotism. Frontman and chief songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong explained:
"It brings up 21st Century...
My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
Lead singer Gerard Way explains that the concept of the album is "The Patient," who dies of cancer at an early age. According to...
Cinderella - Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)
The band offered more depth of emotion and sincerity than their glam rock counterparts. This song is a perfect example. Using it as...
Survivor - Burning Heart
"As soon as the delivery came, I remember taking my copy to the pool of our hotel and reading the whole thing in one sitting. I had my...
AC/DC - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
AC/DC guitarist Angus Young got the idea after reading a book Bon Scott gave him about the gladiator games in ancient Rome. Young...
The Outfield - Your Love
With a distinctive guitar riff and an unforgettable opening line, "Your Love" became one of the most memorable hits of the '80s. When...
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