The keys to the ‘heavy metal’ philosophy: skepticism, intensity and brutal honesty
Hard rock is also a tool for channeling rebellion and reminding us to stay true to ourselves
How emos survived their sadness: The ashes of an extinct urban tribe on the verge of resurrection
Bangs, heavy eyeliner, black skinny jeans, and melancholy — these were the trademarks of the emo subculture, which experienced a massive boom among teenagers in the 2000s. Now, it seems to have disappeared. But could it make a comeback with Generation Alpha?
Josh Homme, Queens of the Stone Age founder: The fragility of a tough guy
The musician went through ‘five hellish years’ that led to the creation of ‘In Times New Roman,’ but the album’s European tour has been put on hold by an emergency operation after which he continues to be under medical supervision
Kurt Cobain’s spirit lives on in Seattle, 30 years after his death
In the 1990s, an isolated city in the Pacific Northwest created a global musical movement, ‘grunge.’ EL PAÍS visited Seattle 30 years after the death of Kurt Cobain, the artist who personified this genre. He marked a generation and defined a diverse scene that is still vibrant today