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
Colorful California Home Once Owned by NOFX’s Fat Mike Being Sold for $9.2 Million
Punk show posters and a tree growing inside one of the rooms help make this a rather unique California home.
The 10 Iron Maiden Albums Fans Own the Most (On Discogs)
Which titles are most often collected by metal fans and which ones are reserved for the most die-hard Iron Maiden listeners?
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Falls Off the Stage, Keeps Playing Solo
Videos show McCready didn't miss a single note of "Porch" during the fall.
Pro Golf Champ’s Journey Karaoke Video Goes Viral – See Reactions
A pro golfer has found himself in the rough following his post-tournament karaoke attempt at Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."
What Eddie Van Halen Said About Meshuggah’s Biggest Song
Eddie Van Halen was a Meshuggah fan, but it wasn't necessarily the Swedish metal act's guitar work that he admired the most.
Dimebag Darrell’s Favorite Guitar Solo, According to Charlie Benante
Pantera made an addition to their setlist during their most recent tour, a song that features the late Dimebag Darrell's favorite guitar solo.
What Happens When You Play Metallica Without Distortion?
A metal fan is making a case that Metallica songs are just a bunch of surf rock music under a hefty layer of distortion.
Courtney Love Lets Loose on ‘Not Important’ Taylor Swift
Madonna, Lana Del Rey and Beyonce´ also caught strays during a recent interview to promote Love's new series that celebrates women in music.
O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 Following Cancer Diagnosis
Simpson reportedly died in Las Vegas on April 10.
Someone Is Trying to Sell Final Damageplan Show Ticket Stub for $15K
Here's how that eye-popping asking price compares to other "final show" ticket stubs.