We conclude our series on Queensrÿche (and Nik is thrilled) with “Promised Land!” How did the band fare following two huge commercial hits, and make their way in the crowded Nirvana/Alt-Rock/”Black Album” Metallica new reality of mid-90s music? Continue reading
Nirvana’s video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” which catapulted the band to rock superstardom, has surpassed 2 billion video views on YouTube. It passed the 1 billion mark in 2019. The lead track and single from Nirvana’s breakthrough release Nevermind (Geffen/UMe), which hit No. 1 around the world, selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. The single made its radio debut on August 27, 1991. Over the last few years, we have seen partial reunions of the band, a frivolous lawsuit over the iconic album cover, a 30th anniversary boxed set, and placements across pop culture, including movies and television. Continue reading
The lawsuit brought against Nirvana by the man that was the baby on the iconic “Nevermind” album cover in 1991 had been dismissed in 2022, but has now been re-opened on appeal. Continue reading