Here’s Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Embraces Creative Risks + Contentious ResponsesHere’s Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Embraces Creative Risks + Contentious Responses'[I]f you have a catalog that's just perfect, people get bored of it.'Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Lou Reed and VU Albums RankedLou Reed and VU Albums RankedHe's made some of the most influential music ever. He's also made some of the most reviled.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Song Lou Reed Refused to Give Up OnThe Song Lou Reed Refused to Give Up OnSinger-songwriter released the song twice in two years. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Metallica’s ‘Lulu’ Was Victim of Fan Ignorance, Says Lars UlrichMetallica’s ‘Lulu’ Was Victim of Fan Ignorance, Says Lars UlrichDrummer argues that 2011 collaboration with Lou Reed has "aged extremely well."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Reissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Blondie, Lou Reed and MoreReissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Blondie, Lou Reed and MoreBox sets, expanded albums and previously unreleased recordings highlight the past months' best archival releases.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
A Look Inside Lou Reed’s Archive: Photo GalleryA Look Inside Lou Reed’s Archive: Photo GalleryExhibit of the late singer-songwriter's artifacts will be on display in New York City until March 2023.Allison RappAllison Rapp
40 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 50 in 202240 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 50 in 2022Rockin' a full half century.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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25 Years Ago: David Bowie Shares 50th Birthday Stage With Friends25 Years Ago: David Bowie Shares 50th Birthday Stage With FriendsAn all-star cast of rockers helped the Starman ring in his 50th birthday in 1997.Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Kiss and Lou Reed Created ‘A World Without Heroes’When Kiss and Lou Reed Created ‘A World Without Heroes’Bob Ezrin recalls how 'Music From 'The Elder'''s lone highlight came together. Gary GraffGary Graff
Metallica’s Weird Lou Reed Experiment: Rock’s Epic FailsMetallica’s Weird Lou Reed Experiment: Rock’s Epic FailsA new video explores how Metallica ended up in a strange collaboration with Lou Reed on 'Lulu.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Lou Reed Strips Down and Makes His Best Album in Years, ‘The Blue Mask’Lou Reed Strips Down and Makes His Best Album in Years, ‘The Blue Mask’Lou Reed's career was in a rut as the '70s turned into the '80s.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci