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 Original Title for Scorpions’ ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ Was EXTREME
Yeah, that one's probably not getting your song played on MTV.
System of a Down’s Shavo Launches HEAVY New Band Seven Hours After Violet
Shavo says this is his first venture into making anything heavy outside of System of a Down.
Video – Neighbors Call Cops on Metalcore Singer in Hilarious Misunderstanding
The police officer had some questions about what he was hearing.
Sebastian Bach Makes It Clear What He Will + Won’t Sign at Meet and Greets
The meet and greet rules come the same day Bach lashed out at fans during a show in Detroit.
15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Knocked Loose
The Kentucky hardcore band once broke up a fight over hot dogs.
Donald Trump Found Guilty On All Felony Counts in Hush Money Trial
The former president was charged with falsifying business records connected to hush money payments.
Alice in Chains’ ‘Dirt’ Gets Darker + Even Heavier With Guitar Tuning Change
It's the version of 'Dirt' we never knew we needed.
Emo Lovers Have Dream Wedding in My Chemical Romance Church
The bride knew she either wanted her wedding or her funeral to be at the church.
Park Ranger Blasts Legendary Metal Song to Get Bear Out of Tree
Apparently bears find metal music kind of chill when relaxing high up in trees.
Iconic Chicago Business Missing Its Massive Sign Following Theft
Seriously, how does someone make off with a giant sign like this?