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5 of the Best Rock Bands of the ‘90s

The 1990s ushered in a new trend in the global music arena. Heavy Metal music, which had dominated the 1980s, faded away and the epic sound that’s associated with rock music entered the scene. This transition provided a pathway for alternative music groups to achieve runaway success. As a result, many alternative rock songs started topping mainstream music charts. In light of this, here are the five top rock bands of the 90s.

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8 Kalacas sign with Atomic Fire Records and announce new album “Fronteras”

Imagine blending the early frenzy of System Of A Down, the heaviness of Slipknot, and the explosive energy of Social Distortion in a Mexican setting and multiply it tenfold and you might come close to the rabid intensity that is 8 Kalacas (spoken: “Ocho Kalacas”). Not so much an ordinary band than it is a tidal wave of bristling energy, hard-hitting music, and biting social commentary, this Californian skacore collective is set on conquering the world with their astounding musical exorcism.

Short Stack to release new studio album “Maybe There’s No Heaven” on February 25th 2022

Australian punk-rock trio Short Stack have announced details of their fifth studio album “Maybe There’s No Heaven” today. Released on Friday February 25th, 2022, via UNFD, “Maybe There’s No Heaven” sees Short Stack distill their sensational and storied career into 10 crunchy and instantly memorable bangers, including today’s new cut “Love You Like I Used To”. Watch the video below.

Weatherstate to release new studio album “Never Better” on February 11th 2022

Weatherstate have announced that their second album “Never Better” will be released on February 11th, 2022, via Rude Records. The follow-up to 2019’s “Born a Cynic”, “Never Better” is a timely commentary, stemming from a place of monotony, helplessness, and apathy to the state of the world around us.

As It Is to release new studio album “I Went to Hell and Back” on February 4th 2022

Transatlantic trio, As It Is — Patty Walters, Ronald Ish, and Alistair Testo — have today announced their brand new album. “I Went to Hell and Back”, will be released on February 4th, 2022, via Fearless Records.

To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared the video for new single, “I Miss 2003”. The music video for which, will instantly transport you to the musical and cultural glory days of the early noughties, below.

Toxpack to release new studio album “ZWANZIG.TAUSEND VOLT” on January 28th 2022

Toxpack are an institution. For 20 years, the Berliners have been blasting the purest streetcore out into the republic, playing countless shows from the most borderline hellhole to the country’s mightiest festival stages, from the toughest asphalt to high up in the charts.

Bishops Green announce May 2022 European Headlining Tour

From May 6th to May 28th 2022, the Canadian street punk institution Bishops Green is finally on its way to Europe again! They are firmly established as one of the leading bands in the street punk scene. They will have a new album ready by then. Already a few months ago, they returned impressively with the single and video for “Waiting”.

Banned in G.B.G to release debut album “What the Hell is Going On?” on November 19th 2021

Swedish Heavy Rockers Banned in G.B.G have signed a deal with Wormholedeath for their debut album “What the Hell is Going On?”, which is due for release on November 19th, 2021, worldwide.

Band  statement:
“Pen to paper. We’ve signed! And we’re stoked to reveal that our debut album will be released on the WormHoleDeath label. Look out for our first single "Give Me More"!”...