To generate buzz for an upcoming release, accomplished artists have a variety of methods for digital exposure. The most traditional and straightforward is good old-fashioned pitching, which is essentially reaching out to blogs and publications that hone in on the artist’s stylistic niche. This

In our weekly infographic series, we take a look at plotting life’s course to become a rock star. It seems pretty glamorous from the outside, right? You get as much tail as you can handle. The drugs flow from the water fountains and you

Black Sabbath’s career is spread out over several decades, multiple lineup changes, and varying degrees of success. Like many classic rock groups that persistently carry on, Black Sabbath’s early years were marked by gems that established the group as titans of a newly conceptualized

Some may be a genuine case of accidental exposure, some may be a more contrived approach to gain publicity. But whatever the reasons behind it, the female celebrity nipple slip is a guaranteed way to create a headline. Here’s a look at six of

Almost Famous is one of the finest music-oriented dramas ever. In addition to its brilliant casting and superb original soundtrack, its success hinged largely on director and writer Cameron Crowe, who used a hefty amount of anecdotal inspiration to create characters like William, the

Renowned just as much for their hedonistic behavior as their hair metal, Motley Crue are one of the true survivors of the 80s rock scene. But after a 30-year career plagued by drug addiction, alcoholism, prison time and in-fighting, the notorious hell-raisers have recently

As the 12th season of American Idol comes down the final stretch, viewers are reminded how truly intense the show becomes when the number of contestants is dwindled down to five. Merely making the show is a great achievement, but the final five always