Eight years ago today, we lost Scott “Daisy Berkowitz” Putesky, co-founder and guitarist of Marilyn Manson, whose riffs defined the band’s dark early sound. 🎸 His legacy remains alive in every distorted chord that shaped industrial metal history.

On this day in 2012, Stone Sour released House of Gold & Bones – Part 1, a powerful conceptual album that defined a new chapter for the band. 🎧 A masterpiece of emotion, storytelling, and hard rock energy.

On this day in 1974, KISS released Hotter Than Hell, their raw and powerful second album that shaped the sound of future generations. 🎸 From grunge to thrash, its fire still burns strong in rock history.

On this day in 2013, Def Leppard released Viva! Hysteria, a powerful live album recorded in Las Vegas where the band performed Hysteria in full. 🎶 A timeless reminder that rock legends never fade.

🎸 On October 21, 2020, Marty Friedman released Tokyo Jukebox 3, the stunning finale of his Japanese-inspired trilogy. A perfect blend of technical brilliance and emotional artistry. 🇯🇵🔥

🚗 On October 21, 2022, Arctic Monkeys released The Car — a cinematic and elegant evolution of their sound. A masterpiece that redefined their place in modern rock. 🎞️🎶

🎭 On October 21, 2003, King Diamond released The Puppet Master, a haunting concept album about love, death, and dark puppetry in Budapest. A masterpiece of storytelling and metal horror. 💀🎶

💀 On October 21, 2002, Paradise Lost released Symbol of Life, blending industrial darkness with their classic heavy roots. A haunting rebirth of sound and emotion. 🎧

🔥 On October 21, 2016, Korn unleashed The Serenity of Suffering — a brutal return to their heaviest roots. “Rotting in Vain” reminded the world that Nu Metal’s kings were still alive and roaring. 💀🎸

🎸 Happy 68th birthday to Steve Lukather — Toto’s guitar genius and one of the most recorded musicians in history. Over 1,500 sessions, 5 Grammys, and a lifetime of unforgettable riffs. 🎶

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ace Frehley, calling him “a man and a legend whose magic will live forever.” 🕯️ A touching farewell from one guitarist to another — brothers in the eternal legacy of rock. 🎸

Fred Durst paid an emotional tribute to his longtime bandmate Sam Rivers, calling him “a legend, a brother, a genius.” “I saw him play and knew I’d found the missing piece,” Durst said. “Sam made every idea better. His soul, his talent, his heart — they’ll live forever.” 🎸🕯️

After more than 20 years, Slipknot is suing to reclaim ownership of Slipknot.com, which has been controlled by a mysterious company in the Cayman Islands since 2001. The battle for their own name just went legal. 💻🎭

Today, Snoop Dogg turns 54 — a true legend of hip hop, the West Coast, and beyond. From Doggystyle to Drop It Like It’s Hot, his flow, humor, and soul made him an icon forever. 🎤

Journey’s keyboardist Jonathan Cain confirms his upcoming tours will be his last with the band. “I’ve given enough. It’s time to enjoy my family — but I’ll never leave without saying goodbye to my fans.” 🎶💔

Today we celebrate Joe Duplantier’s 49th birthday — the powerful mind behind Gojira. A musician, visionary, and environmental activist who turned metal into a message for the planet. 🌍🎶

On this day in 1979, Madness released their debut album One Step Beyond…, a ska masterpiece that brought joy, rhythm, and attitude to the streets of Britain. 🕺🎶

Panamanian punk rock legends Estado de Sitio celebrate 35 years with “La Sangre Latina”, a powerful album uniting artists from across Latin America. A celebration of identity, unity, and the unstoppable spirit of Latin rock. 🌎🎶

On this day in 1991, Mötley Crüe released Decade of Decadence, a wild greatest hits album celebrating a decade of chaos, excess, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. 🤘

Costa Rican band Shimdra releases “Los Peones del Juego”, a powerful rock anthem calling for social awareness and unity. A wake-up cry reminding us that change begins when the people move together.

On this day in 1979, The Specials released their iconic debut album — a raw and vibrant mix of ska and social protest that defined Britain’s 2 Tone movement. 🎺

Today, reggae legend Peter Tosh would have turned 81. A fearless activist and co-founder of The Wailers, he fought for justice, equality, and freedom — his voice still echoes across generations. ✊🎶

On this day in 2018, Soulfly released Ritual, a fierce and spiritual metal album featuring Zyon Cavalera, Randy Blythe, and Ross Dolan. Its energy still hits like a tribal storm. ⚡

On this day in 1993, Pearl Jam released Vs, their raw and powerful second album that helped define the grunge era. Songs like “Daughter” and “Animal” still echo with the spirit of the '90s. 🎶

Today marks five years since the passing of Tony Lewis, the unforgettable voice and bassist of The Outfield. His timeless hits like “Your Love” still echo through generations of rock lovers. 🎶

Today, the rock world mourns Sam Rivers the heartbeat of Limp Bizkit. His bass lines shaped a generation, and though he’s gone, his groove will echo forever. #ticosound #latam #usa #liveradioscostarica

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🎹 On October 18, 1971, The Doors released Other Voices, their first album without Jim Morrison. Though underrated, it remains a powerful symbol of a band that refused to fade after losing its leader.

🎸🔥 StonyBois: Megalithic Rock made in Costa Rica🤘 From Escazú, StonyBois is breaking boundaries with their powerful and mystical style they call Megalithic Rock. Their music blends English and Spanish energy to prove that Costa Rican rock is more alive than ever.

🔥 On October 18, 2013, Motörhead unleashed their 21st studio album Aftershock, proving once again that true rock never dies. ⚡ With killer tracks like Heartbreaker and Lost Woman Blues, the record hit #2 on the Billboard 200 and roared across the world. #ticosound

In 1993, Korn released their raw and furious demo “Neidermeyer’s Mind,” the spark that ignited a new era of heavy music. 💿 Three decades later, its sound still echoes as the birth cry of the Nu Metal revolution. #Korn #NuMetal #NeidermeyersMind #JonathanDavis #RossRobinson #TicoSound #MetalHistory

From “The Slim Shady LP” to “Lose Yourself” and beyond, Eminem remains the unstoppable force who turned pain into poetry and redefined hip-hop forever. 🎙️ #Eminem #RapGod #SlimShady #HipHopLegend #TicoSound

The rock world mourns the loss of Ace Frehley, legendary KISS guitarist and eternal Spaceman, whose riffs shaped generations and whose legacy will shine among the stars forever. ✨ #AceFrehley #KISS #RIPSpaceman #RockLegend #KissArmy #TicoSound

On October 15, 1996, KORN unleashed Life Is Peachy, their raw and emotional second album that defined the sound of a generation. Produced by Ross Robinson and featuring Chino Moreno (Deftones), the record hit #3 on Billboard and sold over 6 million copies, solidifying Korn as the kings of nu metal.

🤘🔥 On October 15, 1981, METALLICA was born the band that would forever change the face of heavy metal. ⚡🎸

🔥🎸 Beavis & Butt-Head defined a generation — two metalhead misfits who turned MTV into the loudest, most irreverent temple of rock in the ’90s. 🤘 Their dumb laughs, brutal honesty, and love for Metallica and AC/DC made them legends who changed pop culture forever. ⚡📺

KISS legend Gene Simmons officiated the wedding of Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and Carla Harvey, former Butcher Babies vocalist and member of The Violent Hour, in a star-studded ceremony featuring guests from KISS, Pantera, Dream Theater, Nickelback, and Mötley Crüe. 🤘🔥

⚡🎤 The eternal Queen of Heavy Metal, Doro Pesch, returns with unstoppable power — her new album “Warriors of the Sea” sets sail on October 24th via Rare Diamonds Productions. 🌊🔥 A storm of pure metal energy, rare gems, and live anthems that prove her warrior spirit still reigns supreme. 🤘

🎸📺 END OF AN ERA: After 44 years of shaping music and pop culture, MTV will officially go off the air on December 31, 2025. From “Video Killed the Radio Star” to the rise of icons like Madonna, Nirvana, and Metallica, MTV wasn’t just a channel.

🎶 On this day, October 12th, 1979, Fleetwood Mac released “Tusk”, a bold and experimental masterpiece that broke away from the success of Rumours. 🎧

🔥🎸 On this day, October 12th, 2018, DD Verni — legendary bassist and founder of Overkill — released his solo album “Barricade”, stepping up as vocalist for the first time.

🎸 On this day, October 12th, 1994, The Cult released their self-titled album — a powerful blend of hard rock, grunge, and 90s alternative spirit. 🐏

🌙🎶 On this day, October 12th, 1979, Fleetwood Mac released their bold and experimental album “Tusk” — a daring mix of punk, new wave, and classic rock vibes. 🎧✨

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🌙🔥 On September 30, 2008, In This Moment released their second studio album The Dream, showcasing a more melodic sound and cleaner vocals from Maria Brink. 🎤✨

⚡🔥 On September 30, 1994, Testament released their sixth studio album LOW, marking a new era for the band with James Murphy on guitar and John Tempesta on drums. 🥁🎸

🤘🔥 On this day, September 30, 2022, Slipknot released their seventh studio album The End, So Far, featuring powerful tracks like The Chapeltown Rag and marking Craig Jones’ final record with the band. 🎭🎶

🎶 On this day, September 30, 1991, Simply Red released their iconic album Stars, a worldwide phenomenon with unforgettable tracks like Stars and For Your Babies. 💿

On September 29, 1999, Norwegian band Darkthrone released their seventh studio album, Ravishing Grimness, under Moonfog Productions. The album preserved their raw black metal essence while exploring darker, more atmospheric sounds.