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
30 Legendary Rock + Metal Bassists Who Play With A Pick
The choice has worked out rather well for these 30 legendary rock and metal bassists.
The Most (and Least) Played Song Live Off Every Linkin Park Album
How many of these deep tracks will we hear during the upcoming reunion shows?
Alicia Taylor Shares Fantasy Football Lineup, Has Rough Week 1
We need to know her team name.
Favorite NFL Teams of 45 Big Hard Rock + Metal Musicians
Some of the top acts in both rock and metal have never shied away from showing love for their favorite NFL teams.
Setlist + Video From Pantera’s Final Show With Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell
The final show on the Extreme Steel Tour would also be the final show with Vinnie and Dime.
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.
Everything You Need To Know About Finding A Rubber Duck On Your Vehicle
An increasing number of drivers are finding rubber ducks left on their vehicles. The effort was likely meant to put a smile on your face.