Rob Carroll is a music and pop culture writer based in central Illinois. His work has appeared in several publications throughout the suburban Chicago area including the Northwest Herald and the Daily Chonicle. Rob also is a published author having produced two books chronicling the history of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. In his free time, Rob enjoys collecting vinyl, live music, photography and trying (and failing) to keep up with his kids.
Rob Carroll
The Rock + Metal Albums Discogs Users Ranked in the Top 25 of All Time
Rock and metal dominated the list.
The One Thing That Kickstarted MGK’s Sobriety Journey
MGK's recent podcast appearance shed some light on what led to him ditching drugs nearly a year ago following a trip to rehab.
Flea Names the Best Bassist + ‘Greatest Female Rock Singer’
One of the picks might be a bit of a surprise.
Why Wolfgang Van Halen Says David Lee Roth ‘Doesn’t Like’ Him
Wolfgang Van Halen recently responded to a series of YouTube videos Roth shared that weren't exactly kind to the musician.
What Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Thought of the ’90s Rock + Metal Scene at the Time
Unearthed video shows Lemmy giving his honest opinions on metal bands and Kurt Cobain's death.
Favorite Metallica Album of 30 Big Rock + Metal Musicians
We also found the favorite albums of both current AND former members of Metallica.
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
It smells like either death, rotting fish, sweaty socks or a combination of all three.
Viral Pop Star Chappell Roan Adopts Nu-Metal Look at Seattle Block Party Show
Roan and her band ditched their usual elaborate attire in favor of JNCO jeans, T-shirts and heavy black eyeliner.
Early Video Resurfaces Showing 17-Year-Old Amy Lee in Tiny Arkansas Club
Some of the songs would later be included on their 2003 studio debut.
Tony Hawk Tells Keanu Reeves Who His Favorite Band Is
If you think it's a band from one of his video games, you're wrong.