Heavy music was at war with itself in 1985 — and from the conflict emerged a slew of groundbreaking albums from one of hard rock and metal’s most consequential years. Our list of the Top 20 Hard Rock ...
THE WEEK'S MOST POPULAR HARD ROCK ALBUMS, BASED ON MULTIMETRIC CONSUMPTION, BLENDING TRADITIONAL ALBUM SALES, STREAMING-EQUIVALENT ALBUMS AND TRACK-EQUIVALENT ALBUMS, AS COMPILED BY LUMINATE.
This beautifully orchestrated album sold 21 million copies when it was first released. Complete with elements of heartland and roots rock, this record was an admirable and unique rock debut at the ...
Q. What iconic rock band played a Scenic City club in 1985 after releasing its second album? A. The Red Hot Chili Peppers played the Nucleus Club, which at the time was at 405 Market St.