1990s

Alt-rock finally got a mainstream spotlight in the '90s and these are the albums that made the most of having that broader platform.

The year 1995 was a truly dynamic year for alternative and rock music, with Alanis Morissette, Bush, Foo Fighters, Oasis and more leaving their mark.

Which was the better rock decade - the 1990s or the 2000s? Vote in this week's Loudwire Nights 'Chuck's Fight Club' poll.

Taking a look at some noteworthy '90s alternative rock and grunge bands, we name the heaviest song by each of them.

The '90s was an explosive time for rock and these five alt-rock bands should've been a lot bigger.

These are the most shocking moments that happened in the rock and metal world during the 1970s, '80s and '90s, including deaths, legal issues and more.

Take a look at the 80 best rock + metal albums of the 1980s and the 90 best of the 1990s!

See a full list of every rock and metal that reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart during the 1990s, from Nirvana to Pantera and beyond.

Hear the songs from the '90s rock + metal bands that made modern musicians want to learn how to play.

You can relive your childhood while your kid discovers the joy.