If you're a guitarist, an artist's signature axe is almost as identifiable as their music is itself. The look, fit, finish and feel are expressly designed to make an undeniable statement to the player's personality and attitude.
Korn videos aren't just videos. They are short films and events. The Bakersfield band has had a video retired on TRL; won a Grammy and a VMA for one of their clips; and they always employ high profile directors, ranging from Hollywood hero McG to fellow rocker Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame to comic book author and artist Todd McFarlane.
Pantera are know for their anthemic lyrics, which beg fans to sing (or scream) along while pumping their firsts in the air or banging their heads until they do neck muscle damage. Frontman Philip Anselmo delivered his words in a militaristic, drill sergeant-like bark that demanded you listen and commanded your attention. But it wasn't all chest-beating bravado. Not even close.
AC/DC's "if ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude towards their ballsy brand of hard rock has done the Australian band well. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, AC/DC have achieved all of their success on their own terms, largely avoiding many of the music industry-related nonsense many of their peers have bowed down to.
Motley Crue took the world by storm just as MTV was cutting its teeth. By providing the band with a platform to reach out to metal fans across the country, MTV helped propel Motley Crue to superstardom.
A good cover song goes a long way. The reinterpretation of a classic tune is another great way for an artist to show off their creative side while letting the world know they have impeccable musical taste at the same time. Heck, some of the artists we cover on Noisecreep even got their start playing the cover band bar circuit. Van Halen and Slayer are just two of the acts who began their careers performing other band's songs before they broke out with their own material.
Iron Maiden's catalog is immense to say the least. Their streak of seven classic albums in the '80s is unmatched, amassing a wealth of fan favorites, cult classics and other songs that were just obscured by the overwhelming shadows cast by the hits. Of course, we still love 'The Trooper,' 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' and 'Aces High,' but there's a lot more to discuss.
Nine Inch Nails have always found ways to expertly mix visual mediums with their songs, so it’s no surprise that they have made some memorable music videos over the years.
Featuring nine studio albums, four live albums, six compilation albums, one covers album, one collaboration album, and a handful of singles, Metallica‘s discography is an impressive one. With the exception of Black Sabbath, Metallica are arguably the most influential heavy metal band in the history of the genre, and they’ve done it while still taking bold stylistic chances. They’ve stumbled more than a few times along the way, but the artistic experimentation has paid off more times that not.
Slipknot are one of the most visual bands in metal, in terms of their look, their image and their overall presentation. So it would be uncivilized for the masked Iowa marauders to incorporate anything less than striking, over-the-top aesthetics in their videos.