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All of these bands share their name with the song of another band. Some of them, though, are merely a coincidence.

These bands dominated progressive death metal right out of the gate!

Long before baggy t-shirts and oversized flannels took center stage, these five albums were waiting patiently in the wings.

In a world where personalization meets public decency, Illinois has dropped the hammer on over 550 vanity plates. Some of these rejections will leave you shaking your head.

There are certain things you do during winter that feel wrong.

It was a year with grunge on the way out and nu-metal's explosion about a year away. Let's look at the transitional year of rock and metal albums from 1996.

January is chock full of huge albums by Led Zeppelin, Exodus, Def Leppard, Megadeth and others. Here is a breakdown of the best titles released each day of the month.

Ever feel like your mind's racing? There are some straightforward ways to grab hold of the chaos.

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.

Illinois boasts a rich ice hockey heritage, and this year's Olympic roster shines with local talent.

Just imagine witnessing a bald eagle in flight against a snowy backdrop — this winter, Illinois has the perfect spots to make that happen.

Musical masterpieces with heavy sounds AND heavy themes and stories!