hard rock
noun
: rock music marked by a heavy regular beat, high amplification, and usually frenzied performances
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Known for his virtuosic playing and long association with his unique three-pickup Gibson Les Paul, Frehley — who was influenced by classic bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones — had a huge impact on hard rock and heavy metal.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Lovato last headlined a set of one-off concerts throughout 2023, while her last headlining tour took place in 2022 around her hard rock album Holy Fvck.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
After a drunken night out at Big Belly Burger, Chris and Harcourt stumbled onto a rock cruise fronted by hard rock duo Nelson and ended up sharing a dance and a kiss.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The track had previously sparked controversy, due to its witty nods to Swift’s relationship with her fiancé, football player Travis Kelce, mentioning hard rocks, magic wands, and new heights of manhood.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Lovato last headlined a set of one-off concerts throughout 2023, while her last headlining tour took place in 2022 around her hard rock album Holy Fvck.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
After a drunken night out at Big Belly Burger, Chris and Harcourt stumbled onto a rock cruise fronted by hard rock duo Nelson and ended up sharing a dance and a kiss.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The track had previously sparked controversy, due to its witty nods to Swift’s relationship with her fiancé, football player Travis Kelce, mentioning hard rocks, magic wands, and new heights of manhood.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Hard rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20rock. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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