Top 15 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1980

Top 15 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1980
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Hard rock and metal dominated throughout the ’80s, and in hindsight, perhaps they owe much of that success to the stellar releases that kicked off the decade.

The Top 15 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1980 show bold new sounds for a bold new era. It was a year of new beginnings for several of the biggest names of the ’70s. After finally achieving multiplatinum success with 1979’s Highway to Hell, AC/DC found their future in jeopardy following the death of frontman Bon Scott. Needless to say, they rose above adversity with new frontman Brian Johnson, releasing one of the biggest albums of all time in the process.

The godfathers of heavy metal, Black Sabbath, were also stuck in a rut at the end of the ’70s. They’d split with lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, and both parties risked obscurity and oblivion as they rounded the corner into the ’80s. But with the help of key members — Ronnie James Dio for Sabbath, Randy Rhoads for Osbourne — both received new leases on life, releasing commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums that poised them for a new decade.

As these veterans were entering the next phase of their careers, several hungry young upstarts were making their mark on the world of heavy music. The rock press and fandom at large had become wise to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, with confident, tough-as-nails debuts from Def LeppardIron Maiden and Diamond Head taking the scene by storm. Judas Priest also staked their claim for global renown, transforming into the arena-filling Metal Gods they were always destined to be.

Read about all of these and more in our list of the Top 15 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1980.

Top 15 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1980

Bold new sounds for a bold new decade.

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Watch Nirvana Perform With Post Malone at ‘SNL50’ Concert

Watch Nirvana Perform With Post Malone at ‘SNL50′ Concert

The surviving members of Nirvana once again reunited during Friday’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, teaming up with Post Malone for a fiery rendition of their landmark single “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

You can watch part of the performance below.

The latest reunion of Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear comes roughly two weeks after the rockers performed a four-song set at FireAid with vocal turns from St. Vincent, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon, Joan Jett and Grohl’s daughter Violet. Saturday Night Live alum Adam Sandler introduced the group on Friday as “Post Nirvana” after reflecting on Nirvana’s first SNL appearance in 1992, which he called “an explosive moment for all of us.”

Post Malone’s love of Nirvana has been well documented. The rapper and singer led a livestream tribute to Nirvana during the COVID-19 pandemic, ripping through a 15-song cover set with help from Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. (The performance will be released for the first time on vinyl as part of Record Store Day 2025.) The genre-hopping Malone has also collaborated on record with Ozzy Osbourne and performed at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards with Aerosmith.

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Other highlights from the Jimmy Fallon-hosted SNL50: The Homecoming Concert included Eddie Vedder and the Roots covering Tom Petty‘s “The Waiting,” Arcade Fire covering David Bowie‘s “Heroes” with David Byrne and St. Vincent, Devo performing with Fred Armisen on drums, and Jack White covering Neil Young‘s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert is available to watch on Peacock. Another star-studded look back at the legendary variety show, SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration, will air on NBC and Peacock on Sunday.

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Don Felder Suffers ‘Medical Episode’ During Cruise Ship Gig

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Former Eagles musician Don Felder required medical attention during his recent performance aboard a cruise ship.

The gig was part of the Rock Legends Cruise, the annual seafaring festival which departed from Miami on Thursday. In addition to Felder, this year’s lineup includes Alice Cooper, Styx, John Waite, Foghat and Robin Trower.

Felder’s Thursday night set started typically enough, as the veteran rocker delivered such classic tunes as “One of These Nights” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” However, during the seventh song of his set, “Tequila Sunrise,” Felder became visibly unsteady. The singer appeared to stumble as he approached the microphone and medical professionals quickly came to his aid. The rocker needed help to walk offstage, as concerned audience members looked on. Video of the incident can be watched below.

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In a statement to UCR, Felder’s manager detailed what happened and assured fans the musician is planning to return to the stage soon.

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“Don experienced a medical episode last night during the show. He received medical attention and was deemed to be suffering from dehydration,” he explained. “By medical rules of the cruise, he’ll be in quarantine for the next 24 hours to rest. Arrangements are being made for him to play on Saturday and Sunday.”

The Rock Legends Cruise runs until Feb. 17. Felder has an assortment of performances lined up in March and April, before hitting the road for a nationwide tour with Styx and Kevin Cronin begining in May.

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Hear Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison’s ‘Gods of Rock N Roll’

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Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison have teamed up again for an epic new single titled “Gods of Rock N Roll.” You can listen to it below.

The song, which follows the duo’s successful collaboration “Crack Cocaine,” features a score composed by Cinderella drummer Fred Coury and performed by the 61-piece Budapest Scoring Orchestra, along with the John Burroughs High School choir. Morrison’s bandmate and Idol guitarist Steve Stevens delivers a fiery solo.

“Gods of Rock N Roll” dates back 10 years, when it first appeared as “Gods” on Morrison’s 2015 album God Shaped Hole. The new version will appear on a deluxe digital edition of Morrison’s star-studded 2024 album The Morrison Project, which comes out next week. The original album featured Al Jourgensen of Ministry, John 5, Corey Taylor and Steve Vai, among others. The deluxe edition includes a Cypress Hill collaboration.

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“Ozzy and I have breathed new life into what we always felt was a huge song,” Morrison said in a statement. “‘Gods of Rock N Roll’ was written 10 years ago in a South American hotel room, but with this re-recording we both feel we have finally made the song what it was always meant to be — a huge emotive ballad.”

Speaking to Kerrang! about the collaboration, Osbourne said: “Billy and I wrote ‘Gods of Rock N Roll’ together in a hotel room while I was touring in South America about 10 years ago. This re-recorded version of the song finally has all the bells and whistles. I told Billy then that it needed an orchestra and a choir, but it took 10 fucking years for him to listen to me.”

Osbourne is set to play his final concert and reunite with the original Black Sabbath lineup for the star-studded Back to the Beginning show on July 5 at Birmingham, England’s Villa Park.

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Complete List Of Noah Kahan Songs From A to Z

Complete List Of Noah Kahan Songs From A to Z

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Noah Kahan turned a childhood spent on a 133-acre tree farm in Strafford, Vermont, into the foundation of a career defined by raw storytelling and deeply personal songwriting. Growing up in a rural setting with a small-town perspective, he began writing songs at the age of eight, channeling his emotions into music long before he knew it would lead to national recognition. By his teenage years, he was posting original songs online, slowly gaining a grassroots following. His ability to capture the bittersweet nostalgia of youth and personal struggles caught the attention of Republic Records, and in 2017, he signed his first major-label deal.

His breakthrough arrived in 2018 with the release of Hurt Somebody, a song that took on new life when he re-recorded it as a duet with Julia Michaels. The track charted internationally and earned gold certification, setting the stage for Kahan’s career as a rising folk-pop star. His debut full-length album, Busyhead (2019), built upon this success, featuring introspective songs like “False Confidence” and “Mess.” With a mix of confessional lyrics and catchy melodies, the album established Kahan as a distinctive voice in the singer-songwriter world.

Kahan continued to evolve with I Was / I Am (2021), a more sonically ambitious album that explored themes of self-doubt, anxiety, and resilience. Tracks such as “Part of Me” and “Godlight” showcased his expanding musical palette, blending folk storytelling with pop production. However, it was his 2022 album Stick Season that cemented his status as a major force in modern folk music. The title track, “Stick Season,” became a viral sensation, earning widespread acclaim for its poetic depiction of seasonal change, heartbreak, and longing. The album’s themes resonated deeply with listeners, leading to a deluxe version titled Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) in 2023.

With Stick Season propelling him into mainstream success, Kahan earned multiple accolades, including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. The album’s commercial and critical success led to sold-out tours and collaborations with artists like Hozier, Post Malone, and Kacey Musgraves. His distinctive ability to craft songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable has made him a favorite among fans of indie-folk and singer-songwriter music.

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A Troubled MindCape Elizabeth – May 1, 2020
All My LoveStick Season – October 14, 2022
All My Love (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
AnimalI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
AnywayCape Elizabeth – May 1, 2020
Bad LuckI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
Bury MeI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
BusyheadBusyhead – June 14, 2019
Call Your MomStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) – June 9, 2023
Call Your Mom (with Lizzy McAlpine)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
Carlo’s SongBusyhead – June 14, 2019
CatastrophizeHurt Somebody – January 12, 2018
CavesI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
Changes All the Time (with Joy Oladokun) – Proof of Life – 2023
Close BehindCape Elizabeth – May 1, 2020
Come DownNon-album single – 2018
Come OverStick Season – October 14, 2022
Cowboys Cry Too (with Kelsea Ballerini) – Patterns – 2024
Crazier Things (with Chelsea Cutler) – Non-album single – 2020
CynicBusyhead – June 14, 2019

(D-G)

Dial DrunkStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) – June 9, 2023
Dial Drunk (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Dial Drunk (with Post Malone)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
Everywhere, EverythingStick Season – October 14, 2022
Everywhere, Everything (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Everywhere, Everything (with Gracie Abrams)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
False ConfidenceBusyhead – June 14, 2019
Fear of WaterI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
ForeverStick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
Forever (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Glue Myself ShutCape Elizabeth – May 1, 2020
GodlightI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
Growing SidewaysStick Season – October 14, 2022
Growing Sideways (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024

(H-M)

HallelujahNon-album single – 2017
HalloweenStick Season – October 14, 2022
Hold It DownNon-album single – 2017
HollowI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
HomesickStick Season – October 14, 2022
Homesick (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Homesick (with Sam Fender)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
HowlingI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
Hurt SomebodyHurt Somebody – January 12, 2018
Hurt Somebody (with Julia Michaels) – Hurt Somebody – January 12, 2018
MaineCape Elizabeth – May 1, 2020
Maine (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
MessBusyhead – June 14, 2019
Mess (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024

(N-P)

Need Your Love (Gryffin & Seven Lions featuring Noah Kahan) – Gravity – 2019
New PerspectiveStick Season – October 14, 2022
New Perspective (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
No ComplaintsStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) – June 9, 2023
Northern AttitudeStick Season – October 14, 2022
Northern Attitude (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Northern Attitude (with Hozier)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
Orange JuiceStick Season – October 14, 2022
Orange Juice (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Part of MeI Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
Paul RevereStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) – June 9, 2023
Paul Revere (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
Paul Revere (with Gregory Alan Isakov)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
Pain Is Cold Water (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
PassengerHurt Somebody – January 12, 2018
Pride (with mxmtoon) – Non-album single – 2020

(S-Z)

Save MeBusyhead – June 14, 2019
Sarah’s Place (with Zach Bryan) – Boys of Faith – 2023
She Calls Me BackStick Season – October 14, 2022
She Calls Me Back (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
She Calls Me Back (with Kacey Musgraves)Stick Season (Forever) – February 9, 2024
SinkBusyhead – June 14, 2019
Someone Like You (featuring Joy Oladokun) – I Was / I Am – September 17, 2021
Stick SeasonStick Season – October 14, 2022
Stick Season (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
StillStick Season – October 14, 2022
Strawberry WineStick Season – October 14, 2022
The View Between VillagesStick Season – October 14, 2022
The View Between Villages (Live from Fenway Park)Live from Fenway Park – May 17, 2024
The View Between Villages (extended)Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) – June 9, 2023
TidalBusyhead – June 14, 2019
Up All Night (with James Bay & The Lumineers) – Changes – 2024
We’re All Gonna DieNon-album single – 2024
You’re Gonna Go FarStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) – June 9, 2023

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“A classic style of hopeful, melancholy which will pleasantly trigger Moody Blues fans”: John Lodge’s Love Conquers All EP

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Led by the Christmas-adjacent close-to-title track single, five-track EP Love Conquers All from 81-year-old Moody Blues bassist/singer John Lodge is a relaxing analogue act of limbering up as he recovers from a stroke and prepares for his onstage return.

With guests including Yes singer Jon Davison (Lodge’s son-in-law), Geoff Downes and guitarist Dave Colquhoun, it’s not trying to do anything remotely modern, but is comfortable in its mastery of a classic style of light, ultimately hopeful, melancholy.

The gentle instrumental Sunset Over Cocohatchee Bay invites the listener in before the shuffling, soft- touch reggae of Love Will Conquer All celebrates Lodge’s recuperation.

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The Sun Will Shine, a tranquil ballad, again praises the power of positive thinking; and phrases like ‘lost in your own illusion’ will pleasantly trigger Moodies fans.

In These Crazy Times – seemingly written during Covid – urges combatting isolation, and the closing Whispering Angels builds from a stately pace to a killer bend-those-strings guitar solo blowout.

Lodge is in good voice throughout, and while this isn’t going to conquer any new worlds, its innate mellow glow warms the cockles.

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Complete List Of Audioslave Songs From A to Z

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Complete List Of Audioslave Songs From A to Z

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Audioslave was a rock supergroup that brought together the powerful vocals of Chris Cornell with the instrumental force of three former members of Rage Against the Machine. Formed in Glendale, California, in 2001, the band consisted of Cornell (lead vocals), Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass), and Brad Wilk (drums). After Rage Against the Machine disbanded in 2000 due to Zack de la Rocha’s departure, the remaining members sought a new frontman. A meeting with Cornell, previously of Soundgarden, resulted in an immediate musical connection, and Audioslave was born. Their debut self-titled album in 2002 introduced the band’s fusion of hard rock, alternative metal, and elements of 1970s-style blues rock.

The band’s first album, Audioslave (2002), was a commercial success, debuting at number seven on the Billboard 200 and eventually going triple platinum in the United States. The album featured hit singles such as “Cochise,” “Like a Stone,” and “Show Me How to Live,” showcasing Cornell’s soaring vocals and Morello’s signature guitar effects. “Like a Stone” became one of their most successful songs, reaching number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album also demonstrated their ability to blend heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, setting the tone for their future releases.

In 2005, Audioslave released their second album, Out of Exile, which marked a turning point in their sound. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, a first for the band. Songs like “Be Yourself” and “Doesn’t Remind Me” became radio staples, demonstrating a more refined, melodic approach compared to their debut. The album’s success proved that Audioslave was more than just a combination of its members’ previous bands—they had developed a unique identity that resonated with both rock and alternative audiences.

The band’s third and final studio album, Revelations, was released in 2006. While it did not reach the same commercial heights as its predecessor, it featured notable tracks such as “Original Fire” and “Revelations.” The album incorporated elements of funk and soul into their signature hard rock sound, displaying the band’s willingness to experiment. However, tensions within the band, coupled with Cornell’s desire to focus on his solo career, led to Audioslave’s breakup in early 2007.

Despite their relatively short career, Audioslave left a lasting impact on the rock genre. They were nominated for three Grammy Awards and sold millions of records worldwide. Their music was praised for blending heavy instrumentation with socially conscious and introspective lyrics, making them one of the most distinct rock bands of the early 2000s. Songs like “Like a Stone” and “Be Yourself” remain anthems for fans, proving the band’s enduring appeal.

Beyond music, Audioslave became the first American rock band to perform in Cuba, playing a historic free concert in Havana in 2005. This groundbreaking event was a landmark moment in rock history, symbolizing the unifying power of music across political boundaries. Additionally, the individual members have been involved in various charitable efforts, with Morello continuing his activism through projects like Prophets of Rage and the Axis of Justice.

Audioslave briefly reunited for a one-off performance in 2017 at the Anti-Inaugural Ball, an event protesting the political climate at the time. Tragically, just months later, Chris Cornell passed away in May 2017, ending any hopes of a full-fledged reunion. Despite their brief time together, Audioslave remains a significant band in rock history, remembered for their unique fusion of styles, powerful performances, and the lasting impact of their music.

(#-N)

#1 ZeroOut of Exile (2005)
Be YourselfOut of Exile (2005)
Bring Em Back AliveAudioslave (2002)
Broken CityRevelations (2006)
CochiseAudioslave (2002)
The CurseOut of Exile (2005)
DandelionOut of Exile (2005)
Doesn’t Remind MeOut of Exile (2005)
Drown Me SlowlyOut of Exile (2005)
ExploderAudioslave (2002)
GasolineAudioslave (2002)
Getaway CarAudioslave (2002)
GiveNon-album single (2003)
Heaven’s DeadOut of Exile (2005)
HypnotizeAudioslave (2002)
I Am the HighwayAudioslave (2002)
Jewel of the SummertimeRevelations (2006)
The Last Remaining LightAudioslave (2002)
Light My WayAudioslave (2002)
Like a StoneAudioslave (2002)
Man or AnimalOut of Exile (2005)
MothRevelations (2006)
Nothing Left to Say But GoodbyeRevelations (2006)

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One and the SameRevelations (2006)
Original FireRevelations (2006)
Out of ExileOut of Exile (2005)
RevelationsRevelations (2006)
Set It OffAudioslave (2002)
Shadow on the SunAudioslave (2002)
Shape of Things to ComeRevelations (2006)
Show Me How to LiveAudioslave (2002)
SomedaysRevelations (2006)
Sound of a GunRevelations (2006)
Super StupidNon-album single (2005) – B-side to “Be Yourself”
Until We FallRevelations (2006)
We Got the WhipNon-album single (2002) – B-side to “Cochise”
What You AreAudioslave (2002)
Wide AwakeRevelations (2006)
The WormOut of Exile (2005)
Yesterday to TomorrowOut of Exile (2005)
Your Time Has ComeOut of Exile (2005)

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Complete List Of Shakira Songs From A to Z

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Complete List Of Shakira Songs From A to Z

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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, hailing from Barranquilla, Colombia, has emerged as one of the most transformative figures in global music. Known for her ability to seamlessly blend Latin, rock, and pop influences, Shakira’s artistry transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. From her humble beginnings as a child prodigy in Colombia to becoming a worldwide sensation, her career is a testament to innovation and resilience.

Shakira’s musical journey began at a young age when she wrote her first song at eight and secured her first record deal with Sony Music Colombia at just 13. Her early albums, Magia (1990) and Peligro (1993), laid the groundwork for her career but struggled to gain commercial traction. It wasn’t until her third album, Pies Descalzos (1995), featuring hits like “Estoy Aquí,” that Shakira catapulted to stardom in Latin America. Her distinctive voice, poetic lyricism, and genre-defying compositions resonated deeply with audiences.

Her international breakthrough came with Laundry Service (2001), a bilingual album that introduced the world to hits such as “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.” The album sold over 13 million copies worldwide, establishing Shakira as a global phenomenon. Known for her captivating live performances, she became synonymous with precision choreography and her signature hip movements, epitomized by “Hips Don’t Lie,” a chart-topping single from Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005). The song became one of the best-selling singles of the 21st century.

Throughout her career, Shakira has released 11 studio albums, including the critically acclaimed Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), She Wolf (2009), and El Dorado (2017). Her discography spans Spanish and English, cementing her status as one of the most versatile artists of her generation. Songs like “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, further solidified her global influence, blending African rhythms with pop accessibility.

Shakira’s accolades include three Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammy Awards, and multiple Billboard and American Music Awards, making her one of the most decorated Latin artists in history. Beyond her commercial success, Shakira’s humanitarian work has further endeared her to fans. In 1997, she founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which focuses on providing education and nutrition to underprivileged children in Colombia. Her efforts earned her recognition as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, highlighting her commitment to social change.

Despite her immense success, Shakira has remained a symbol of authenticity and cultural pride. She continues to push boundaries, collaborating with artists like Beyoncé, Maluma, and the Black Eyed Peas, showcasing her ability to adapt to evolving musical landscapes. In 2020, her electrifying performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside Jennifer Lopez reinforced her position as a cultural icon.

From her early days as a singer-songwriter in Colombia to becoming a global ambassador for music and philanthropy, Shakira’s impact on the music industry and beyond is undeniable. Her career serves as an inspiring blueprint for artists seeking to fuse creativity with social consciousness, leaving an indelible mark on both the entertainment world and the lives she has touched through her charitable endeavors.

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“1968”Peligro (1993)
“23”Shakira (2014)
“Acróstico”Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2023)
“Addicted to You”Sale el Sol (2010)
“Always on My Mind”VH1 Divas Las Vegas (2002)
“Amarillo”El Dorado (2017)
“Amor (Celos de ti)”Al Compas de un Sentimiento (1996)
“Animal City”Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“Antes de las Seis”Sale el Sol (2010)
“Antología”Pies Descalzos (1996)
“Años Luz”She Wolf (2009)
“Ask for More”(Unreleased) (2003)
“Ay Haiti”(Single) (2010)
“Back in Black”Live & Off the Record (2004)
“Beautiful Liar” (with Beyoncé) – B’Day (Deluxe Edition) (2007)
“Blanca Mujer” (with Draco Rosa) – Vida (2013)
“Boig per Tu”Shakira (Spanish/Latin American Deluxe Edition) (2014)
“Broken Record”Shakira (2014)
“Brujería”Peligro (1993)
“Can’t Remember to Forget You” (with Rihanna) – Shakira (2014)
“Cazador de Amor”Magia (1991)
“Chantaje” (with Maluma) – El Dorado (2016)
“Chasing Shadows”Shakira (Deluxe Edition) (2014)
“Ciega, Sordomuda”Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998)
“Clandestino” (with Maluma) – (Unreleased) (2018)
“Coconut Tree”El Dorado (2017)
“Cohete” (with Rauw Alejandro) – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024)
“Comme Moi” (with Black M) – El Dorado (2017)
“Cómo Dónde y Cuándo”Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024)
“Controlas Mi Destino”Peligro (1993)
“Copa Vacía” (with Manuel Turizo) – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2023)
“Costumes Makes the Clown”Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“Cuentas Conmigo”Magia (1991)
“Cut Me Deep” (with Magic!) – Shakira (2014)
“Dançando” (with Ivete Sangalo) – Real Fantasia (2012)
“Dare (La La La)”Shakira (2014)
“Deja Vu” (with Prince Royce) – El Dorado (2017)
“Despedida”Love in the Time of Cholera (Soundtrack) (2008)
“Devoción”Sale el Sol (2010)
“Dia de Enero”Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“Día Especial” (with Gustavo Cerati) – Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“Did It Again”She Wolf (2009)
“Don’t Bother”Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“Don’t Wait Up”(Single) (2021)
“Don’t You Worry” (with Black Eyed Peas) – Elevation (2022)
“Dónde Están los Ladrones?”Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998)
“Dónde Estás Corazón?”Pies Descalzos (1996)
“Dreams for Plans”Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“El Jefe” (with Fuerza Regida) – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2023)
“Empire”Shakira (2014)
“En Tus Pupilas”Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“(Entre Paréntesis)” (with Grupo Frontera) – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024)
“Eres”Peligro (1993)
“Escondite Inglés”Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“Esta Noche Voy Contigo”Magia (1991)
“Este Amor Es Lo Más Bello del Mundo”Peligro (1993)
“Estou Aqui”Pies Descalzos (Brazilian Edition) (1996)
“Estoy Aquí”Pies Descalzos (1996)
“Eterno Amor”Peligro (1993)
“Eyes Like Yours (Ojos Así)”Laundry Service (2001)

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“Fool”Laundry Service (2001)
“Gafas Oscuras”Magia (1991)
“Girl Like Me” (with Black Eyed Peas) – Translation (2020)
“Gitana”She Wolf (Spanish/Latin American Deluxe Edition) (2009)
“Give It Up to Me” (featuring Lil Wayne) – She Wolf (North American Deluxe Edition) (2009)
“Good Stuff”She Wolf (2009)
“Gordita” (featuring Residente Calle 13) – Sale el Sol (2010)
“Gracias a la Vida” (with Juanes, Alejandro Sanz, Laura Pausini, Miguel Bosé, Beto Cuevas, and Michael Bublé) – (Unreleased)
“Gypsy”She Wolf (2009)
“Hay Amores”Love in the Time of Cholera (2007/2008)
“Hey You”Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“Hips Don’t Lie” (featuring Wyclef Jean) – Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (Reloaded Edition) (2006)
“How Do You Do”Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“I’ll Stand by You” (featuring The Roots) – Hope for Haiti Now (2010)
“Illegal” (featuring Carlos Santana) – Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005)
“Aatini Al Nay” (Intro)Oral Fixation Tour (2007)
“Inevitable”Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998)
“Islands”Sale el Sol (2010)
“Je L’Aime à Mourir”Shakira: Live from Paris (2011)
“King and Queen” (with Wyclef Jean) – Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant (2007)
“Knock on My Door”(Unreleased) (2003)
“La Bicicleta” (with Carlos Vives) – El Dorado (2016)
“La Fuerte” (with Bizarrap) – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024)
“La La La (Brasil 2014)” (featuring Carlinhos Brown) – Shakira (International Physical Deluxe Edition) (2014)
“La La La (Brasil 2014) (Spanish Version)” (featuring Carlinhos Brown) – Shakira (Spanish/Latin American Deluxe Edition) (2014)
“La La La”Shakira (2014)
“La Maza” (with Mercedes Sosa) – Cantora 1 (2009)
“La Pared”Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“La Tortura” (featuring Alejandro Sanz) – Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“Las de la Intuición”Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“Lejos de tu Amor”Magia (1991)
“Lo Hecho Está Hecho”She Wolf (2009)
“Lo Hecho Está Hecho” (featuring Pitbull) – She Wolf (Spanish/Latin American Deluxe Edition) (2009)
“Lo Imprescindible”Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005)
“Lo Que Más”Sale el Sol (2010)
“Loba”She Wolf (2009)
“Loca” (featuring Dizzee Rascal) – Sale el Sol (2010)
“Loca” (featuring El Cata) – Sale el Sol (2010)
“Loca por Ti”Shakira (2014)
“Long Time”She Wolf (2009)
“Magia”Magia (1991)
“Mariposas”Sale el Sol (2010)
“Me Gusta”(Single) (2020)
“Me Enamoré”El Dorado (2017)
“Medicine” (featuring Blake Shelton) – Shakira (2014)
“Men in This Town”She Wolf (2009)
“Mi Verdad” (with Maná) – Cama Incendiada (2015)
“Mon Amour”She Wolf (2009)
“Monotonía” (with Ozuna) – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2022)
“Moscas en la Casa”Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998)

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Emily Fagan

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Emily Fagan grew up in the town of Burford in Oxfordshire, England. She was raised on Progressive Rock music. She is currently writing a book on the history of Charles The Great and the impact of the Carolingian Renaissance.

“I’ve always wanted to be in a metal band… Pantera and Dream Theater are great”: Carl Palmer on his desire for a life beyond classic prog, the final ELP show, and why he wishes they’d had a guitarist

Carl Palmer first gained attention as drummer with The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, and then Atomic Rooster, before securing immortality with Emerson Lake & Palmer. He’s also a co-founding member of Asia and spent three periods with the prog supergroup, the most recent ending in 2022.

In 2011 he answered Prog’s questions about the previous year’s ELP reunion at the inaugural High Voltage Festival in London, his feelings about Keith Emerson and Greg Lake (who both died in 2016) and his longing to play heavier music.


Your solo group is about to undertake its first tour of the UK in six years. Why so long?

I’ve been pretty busy with Asia and the solo band has been to US twice with a third visit a few days away. We used to tour here once a year but it’s becoming harder to do that. We still play a lot in Italy because ELP were bigger than the Sistine Chapel over there.

The solo band is a three-piece, with guitarist Paul Bielatowicz interpreting the keyboard parts with which we’re so familiar.

At the beginning of ELP we looked around for a guitar player but we couldn’t find one with the technique or capabilities. In some ways, I still wish we’d had a guitar in ELP. It would have given us something more – which isn’t to demean Keith – but it might have taken us down a different road.

Paul Bielatowicz has been with me for seven years. I didn’t go down the route of using keyboards and having a vocalist again because why copy ELP? I went completely the other way. It’s younger, fresher and more exciting; it’s prog rock with a strong metallic streak, which I love.

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On this tour you’re revisiting Pictures At An Exhibition.

It’s something I’ve loved since the age of seven and I’m really looking forward to playing it with a prog-rock-metal power trio.

Hearing you talk with such affection of harder music is interesting!

I’ve always wanted to be a bit harder-edged. I love classical, rock and pop music, but heavy metal is great. I’ve never been in a metal band; this is the closest I’ve ever come to that. A lot of those bands bore me, but Pantera and Dream Theater are great.

Talking to us after ELP’s reunion show at the High Voltage festival, which marked the band’s 40th anniversary, you said it seemed like “a great way to finish things.”

As somebody to work with he’s quite laborious… just a very slow person

Carl Palmer on Greg Lake

I still feel that way. After 12 years away it was great to come back – but people get older and some don’t do what they did as well as they used to.

I’ve listened to the High Voltage CD and I know it’s not up to the standard at which we stopped. Had it been so, I’d have happily continued, but it wasn’t. That was quite hard for me to swallow. But we’ve left a great legacy.

Did you enjoy playing the show?

Yes, but we had to use sequencers for things that couldn’t be covered. It worked – in part. For me, it was a bit of a shame to see people so nervous about playing. We’d done five weeks of rehearsal, which for me, as someone that plays 90 concerts a year, was ridiculous. I was ready to roll. But for others, six days a week for five weeks in an aircraft hangar at Shepperton Studios was insufficient rehearsal time – I know that now.

A DVD of the gig is about to be released. Was some ‘fixing’ done?

Yeah, there was some serious fixing up. Keith went in and did what he could do to his keyboard parts.

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Can you describe your relationship with the two ELP bandmates? Firstly, Greg Lake?

As somebody to work with he’s quite laborious. He’s slow; very slow. Just a very slow person. There are quite a few bass players like that – except John Wetton, who’s the opposite.

He doesn’t care about the business side of things, so he gets confused

Carl Palmer on Keith Emerson

And Keith Emerson?

Keith’s very entertaining and jovial. A funny guy. He’s very much into playing music but doesn’t care much about the business side of things, so he gets confused because musicians these days need a complete understanding of everything that goes on.

Despite being 61 years old you’re incredibly well preserved. What’s the secret – some kind of pact with the Devil?

You should see me first thing in the morning; it’s a bit of a struggle! I’m definitely getting older but I’ve stopped dying my hair after seeing some recent photos of Paul McCartney. I don’t drink a lot of alcohol and I’ve never smoked. I’ve done a fair amount of drugs, nothing heavy, but I tried most things. I eat well and I run and swim, which definitely helps.

“I bought some fake diamond earrings for 28 dollars”: What Linkin Park spent their money on after Hybrid Theory sold 14 million copies will definitely surprise you

“I bought some fake diamond earrings for 28 dollars”: What Linkin Park spent their money on after Hybrid Theory sold 14 million copies will definitely surprise you

Linkin Park - Meteora
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Linkin Park were possibly nu metal’s biggest breakout stars. Hybrid Theory, released in October 2000, quickly became one of rock’s biggest-ever debuts, going gold in just five weeks before becoming the best-selling album of 2001. By the time the Californians released follow-up Meteora in 2003, they’d already sold 14 million records and gone Platinum many times over.

Such monumental success of course fattened the band’s wallets, and in a 2003 interview, Q magazine asked them what they’d spent their Hybrid Theory earnings on. They probably expected them to come back with answers like ‘supercars’, ‘a mansion’ and ‘hot tubs full of champagne’. Instead, the answers they got were far less rock’n’roll – but respectably, brilliantly random.

“I bought toy robots,” DJ Joe Hahn revealed.

Bassist Dave “Phoenix” Farrell added that he got a dog. “That was a project,” he quipped.

Then-drummer Rob Bourdon went, erm… grocery shopping? “Just being at home after two years [on tour], you appreciate simple things,” he said. “I had fun shopping for food. That was the greatest.”

The best answer, though, may have come courtesy of guitarist Brad Delson: “I bought some fake diamond earrings for 28 dollars in Macy’s.” Lovely stuff.

In the same interview, guitarist and co-vocalist Mike Shinoda admitted he still couldn’t wrap his head around all the massive numbers attached to Hybrid Theory, even after three years.

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“The sheer numbers of what happened with Hybrid Theory I still don’t completely comprehend,” he admitted. “When people start relating it to numbers of people who live in one city I start to think, ‘Wow, we sold 10 times that city!’”

After Meteora came out, Linkin Park would have even more huge figures to wrestle with. The album reached number one on the charts of 13 countries. It’s sold 16 million units and been certified eight times Platinum in the US. Plus, at least four singles – Numb, Faint, Breaking The Habit and Somewhere I Belong – have all become generation-defining songs.

22 years on, the band are still hitting new heights, with their 2025 From Zero tour taking them to some of their biggest-ever venues, including Wembley Stadium in the UK. See Linkin Park, now with Emily Armstrong on vocals and Colin Brittain on drums, at one of the tour dates listed below.

Linkin Park 2025 tour dates:

Feb 16: Jakarta GBK Madya Stadium, Indonesia

Apr 12: Las Vegas Sick New World, NV *
Apr 26: Austin Moody Center, TX ^
Apr 28: Tulsa BOK Center, OK ^
May 01: Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena, MI ^
May 03: Baltimore CFG Bank Arena, ND ^
May 06: Raleigh Lenovo Center, NC ^
May 08: Greenville Bon Secours Wellness Arena, SC ^
May 10: Columbus Sonic Temple, OH *
May 17: Daytona Welcome To Rockville, FL *

Jun 12: Nisckelsdorf Novarock, Austria *
Jun 14: Hradec Kralove Rock For People, Czech Republic *
Jun 16: Hannover Heinz-Von-Heiden Arena, Germany ~
Jun 18: Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany ~
Jun 20: Bern Bernexpo, Switzerland
Jun 24: Milan I-Days, Italy *
Jun 26: Arnhem Gelredome, Netherlands $
Jun 28: London Wembley Stadium, UK $&
Jul 01: Dusseldorf Merkur Spiel Arena, Germany ~&
Jul 03: Werchter Rock Werchter Festival, Belgium *
Jul 05: Gdynia Open’er Festival, Poland *
Jul 08: Frankfurt Deutsche Bank Park, Germany ~&
Jul 11: Paris Stade De France, France

Jul 29: Brooklyn Barclays Center, NY +
Aug 01: Boston TD Garden, MA +
Aug 03: Newark Prudential Center, NJ +
Aug 06: Montreal Bell Centre, Canada +
Aug 08: Toronto Scotiabank Arena, Canada +
Aug 11: Chicago United Center, IL +
Aug 14: Detroit Little Caesars Arena, MI +
Aug 16: Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center, PA #
Aug 19: Pittsburgh PPG Paints Arena, PA #
Aug 21: Nashville Bridgestone Arena, TN #
Aug 23: St Louis Enterprise Center, MO #
Aug 25: Milwaukee Fiserv Forum, WI #
Aug 27: Minneapolis Target Center, MN #
Aug 29: Omaha CHI Health Center, NE #
Aug 31: Kansas City T-Movile Center, MO #
Sep 03: Denver Ball Arena, CO #
Sep 06: Phoenix Footprint Center, AZ #
Sep 13: Los Angeles Dodger Stadium, CA !&
Sep 15: San Josa SAP Ceter, CA &
Sep 17: Sacramento Golden 1 Center, CA &
Sep 19: Portland Moda Center, OR &
Sep 21: Vancouver Rogers Arena, Canada &
Sep 24: Seattle Climate Pledge Arena, WA &

Oct 26: Bogota TBA, Colombia
Oct 29: Lima TBA, Peru
Nov 01: Buenos Aires TBA, Argentina
Nov 05: Santiago TBA, Chile
Nov 08: Rio De Janeiro TBA, Brazil
Nov 10: São Paulo TBA, Brazil
Nov 13: Brasilia TBA, Brazil
Nov 15: Porto Alegre TBA, Brazil

Festival performance *
With Queens Of The Stone Age !
With Spiritbox $
With AFI =
With Architects ~
With Grandson ^
With Jean Dawson #
With Jpegmafia &
With Pvris +

Louder’s resident Gojira obsessive was still at uni when he joined the team in 2017. Since then, Matt’s become a regular in Prog and Metal Hammer, at his happiest when interviewing the most forward-thinking artists heavy music can muster. He’s got bylines in The Guardian, The Telegraph, NME, Guitar and many others, too. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably find him skydiving, scuba diving or coasteering.