#sgt bash

[triffany-lottablog]

Finished all the animations for these guys

[fyeahspyroandcrash]

[navybrat817]

Preliminary

Pairing: Sugar Daddy!Andy Barber x Female Reader Summary: You give Andy a call, but may have more questions than answers. Word Count: Over 1.3k Warnings: No major warnings. Reader is broke (is that a warning?), Andy Barber (he's a warning, okay?) A/N: Follow up to Keep the Change and building this world! Beta read by the lovely @whisperlullaby (thank you!), but any and all mistakes are my own. Moodboard by yours truly, divider by the amazing @firefly-graphics, and warning banner by the wonderful @sgt-seabass. Please follow @navybrat817-sideblog for new fics and notifications. Comments, reblogs, feedback are welcome!

You weren’t sure how you made it through the rest of your shift when all you wanted to do was call Andy. It was late by the time you got home and refused to disturb him at that time. You couldn’t sleep though. Not when your mind raced with the possibilities of what the potential job could be.

Maybe he needs a personal assistant. Could I handle someone that handsome being my boss?

Researching Andy on the internet didn’t calm your thoughts. From what you gathered, he had practiced law before he invested in a friend’s real estate company. When that took off, he invested in additional real estate and a range of various businesses and companies. He did well for himself, but you refused to look at his speculated net worth.

It’s not like he’s going to hand any of his cash directly over to me.

Andy was also single. At least, he wasn't married anymore. A quiet divorce before he made his money. You could only imagine how difficult it had to be for him to date. How many people wanted his money and nothing more?

A man as handsome as him, you couldn't picture him sleeping alone. Was it wrong that your gaze lingered on a few photos of him in his suits? Was his beard as soft as it looked?

You decided to call him the next morning. Normally you would have had your first cup of coffee consumed by then, but you didn’t want to be jittery on the call. Your fingers drummed nervously on the counter anyway as you waited for him to answer. Maybe it was too early. Or maybe he was like you and needed caffeine before he conversed with others.

“This is Andy,” the deep voice rang through the phone once he picked up.

“Hi,” your voice cracked. Cringing, you pulled the phone away to clear your throat. “Sorry about that.”

“Hi, honey. Don’t be sorry. I was expecting your call,” his voice softened, a bashful smile forming on your face when he recognized your voice.

A smile that quickly shifted to a yawn.

This call is off to a wonderful start.

“You didn't just wake up, did you?” he asked. "Did you sleep okay?"

“I'm fine. I just haven’t had my caffeine yet,” you tried to joke.

“I know that feeling,” he chuckled. “I hope it wasn't rude of me to ask. I just want to make sure you’re getting enough rest.”

“So you overtip when someone stiffs me, you want to make sure I’m sleeping enough, and you have a possible job for me?” you asked.

You didn’t want to sound suspicious since he was nothing but kind to you. The question is why he’s so nice. You weren’t naive enough to ignore that he was somewhat of a powerful man. Probably liked being in control. Money could get people like him far. You, on the other hand, didn’t have any. Power, money, anything.

You didn’t want to be a charity case.

“You don’t trust my intentions,” he mused.

You bit the inside of your cheek as you thought of how to respond. Saying the wrong thing could cost you whatever he had to offer. On the other hand, transparency might be the best option.

“I want to trust your intentions. It’s just that most people today don’t display kindness without expecting something in return,” you said carefully, keeping the device at your ear as you grabbed a coffee mug out of the cupboard. “I don’t want to lump you in that category and I hope it doesn’t sound like I am. I think part of me is waiting for the other shoe to drop because my luck hasn’t been so great. I guess I’m being cautiously optimistic.”

Andy hummed on the other end of the line, but didn’t say anything.

You closed your eyes, an apology on the tip of your tongue as your stomach sank. Why did you have to say what you did? It didn't matter. Beneath the nerves, you were proud of yourself for answering truthfully.

Though at this point, you waited for Andy to tell you to get rid of his card and not call again.

Would it be a blessing if he stopped coming into the diner so you could save face, or a curse that you pissed off a great customer and might never see him again?

"I appreciate your honesty."

You opened your eyes and pulled the phone away for a second to look at it. Surely you misheard him. "You do?"

"Yes, I do. You wouldn't believe how many people tell me what they think I want to hear instead of the truth. Maybe they do it to spare my feelings or avoid confrontation, but it's a hindrance more than anything."

"So you prefer honesty?" you asked. "Even if it's something you don't want to hear?"

"One thing you'll learn about me is that I value honesty," he said.

You wondered how many other things you'd learn.

"An ex-lawyer who likes to hear the truth."

"You did your research on me," he said.

"I may have a little," you admitted, your cheeks hot when he chuckled again.

I can't think a laugh sounds sexy if I work for him.

"Research is a good thing. I would expect anyone to do so before switching jobs."

"Speaking of that," you began, eager to shift the conversation to work and not about looking him up on the internet. "You still haven't told me what this job is all about. I'm not even sure which business it's for."

"Do you have your resume ready?" he asked.

Why isn't he answering my question?

"I do," you answered, glancing at your printer where your recent copy was sitting. "Though I can't exactly tailor it to the specific job if I don't know what it is, Mr. Barber."

"Call me Andy," he said. It was more a command than a suggestion, but somehow made you feel at ease. "I'd prefer to discuss the details in person."

You took a chance by calling, now you could take it a step further and meet him.

"And where would you like to discuss the details, Andy?"

"Are you free for lunch today? We can meet at The Courthouse at 12pm."

The Courthouse was one of the nicest restaurants in the city. The tip Andy left you the night before could maybe cover the price of an entree. Thankfully you still had a couple of decent outfits from when you had an office job.

"I'm free," you said. Luckily you had the day off. "I didn't know they were open for lunch."

"They usually open at 4pm, but they make exceptions."

What's it like to have that kind of sway over anyone?

"I don't want to go to the trouble of doing that."

"I already did," he said confidently. "I told you I was expecting your call."

"What if I had to work today?" you asked.

"I would have had to find a way to convince you to call in. And if I have my way, you'll be quitting there very soon."

"That's if I accept the job," you said, smiling as you leaned your hip against the counter. "But I'll be happy to discuss the details over lunch."

"I can send a car to pick you up," he offered.

"I'll take a cab, but thank you."

A car was too much for a job discussion and you didn't want his driver to see where you lived.

"I'll cover the cost of the cab and lunch," he said, leaving you no room to protest. "I look forward to seeing you."

You tapped a fingertip against your mug when he hung up. His businesses looked legitimate, so you didn't believe he would ask you to do something illegal. He also didn't seem like the type to waste his time and play games.

You had nothing to lose.

Here's to being cautiously optimistic.

Are we excited to meet Andy for lunch? Love and thanks for reading! 💙

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[the-goddess-of-mischief-writing]

Random Soap MacTavish headcanons {2}

sfw and nsfw

pairing: sgt. Soap MacTavish x reader (cod mw)

tags/tw: domestic stuff, fem!reader, smut, creampie, oral kink, groping, fingering, twt links (straight up porn)

a/n: if I have not seen the scene when Soap floats to he Scottish Highlands, it haven't happened. yes I'm in denial and will re-watch the mw2 campaign religiously, while living in my bubble, I shall feed all of those who wants to join me

Johnny 'Soap' MacTavish MASTERLIST

sfw

-god this man chews gum a.fucking.lot, Soap always have a pack of gum in his pocket or bag

-sometimes you send him a look when he starts chewing with the front of his teeth and the sound gets just a tad bit too obnoxious, he always notices but there's two ways he reacts

-either he gives you a bashful smile and shrug before going back to whatever he's doing, mindful to not disturb you again

-or, he simply meets your gaze with arched brows, white gum on full display between his teeth as he offers you a boyish smile, that reaction always precedes his playful mood of teasing you with his chewing, a sharp pop sounding every now and then as he somehow manages to create little bubbles with a simple

-although Soap may be the shortest out of 141, this man is far from small, just put him in a setting where everyone isn't Ghost and he towers over most and it just so happens that you get reminded of it while almost every time you catch him working out

-you just throw him a glance and get kinda stunned when seeing the way your hulking powerhouse of a boyfriend beats the punching bag or throw around weights as if they weight absolutely nothing

-he loves swimming and water

-like, this man wants to go to any body of water at least once on his leave, sometimes just to sit and watch the wave crash against the beach, or the soft clucking of a lake

-sometimes he even takes a quick dip despite being in Scotland and the water impossibly is above 11

-you just watch him in disbelief as he strip and wades into the water until it reaches the middle of his thighs and he submerges himself, you blame it on the military for frying his cold-receptors, but he argues he's been likes this since being a wee lad

nsfw under the cut

-this mf is nasty, Soap loves to see his cum drip out of you and if you’ll let him, he’ll never want to prove his pull-out game is as strong as he boasts about

-sometimes, he is so in his head that he can’t rid himself of his boner until he can shoot his load inside you, jerks himself off with his tip resting just inside your pretty cunt

-ohmygod I just imagined Soap having an oral kink, but more so watching your lips wrap round things, your tongue running over whatever is sealed within your mouth

-of course he loves when you give him oral, having you sink to your knees before him with a football game in the background after a stressful day, he can see heaven the way his head cranes backwards

-but, it doesn't even need to be anything sexual, you can be licking an ice cream, a lollipop, Jesus Christ your fucking fingers from the sauce when you cook, he can't take his eyes off of you

-Soap is sweat in the bedroom, adores making you feel good and reach your high enough times until you push his hands away and lay there with a drunk smile, limbs slack, eyes half-lidded as they meet his adoringly

-however, sometimes he touches you because he wants to play

-you can be laying in bed, short tank top and panties on as he relaxes in joggers, and his fingers just starts running up and down your scantily clad bottom half

-it starts with Soap just running his hands over your arse, lower spine, until they dip again and he toys with your underwear, fingers occasionally slipping over your clothed pussy, pressing into the seam of your cunt before going back to groping your cheeks

-then he pushes it further, dipping his fingers beneath your panties to toy with your cunt, only to take your panties off altogether to lazily finger you

-he plays for a long time, feeling how you grew wetter and squirm all the more, in the end breathing a desperate pleading 'Johnny' and he knows it'll come because he never stops until it does, just wanting to see for how long you'll let him run his hands over you before getting to needy

[gnocchibabie]

some unspoken thing

john price x fem!reader

synopsis: price does his best to keep you away from a dangerous mission, but against his best efforts, you tag along anyway. when you find yourself injured, some interesting feelings are brought to the surface. 

tags/cw: graphic depictions of violence (I based the beginning of this on the “clean house” mission from mw19 but changed a few details), angst, fluff/comfort, mutual pining 

word count: 4.0k

a/n: i love price... also! if you would like a spicy part 2 of this…let me know bc i may or may not already have most of it written hehe.

The house - an unsuspecting little thing, sat in the middle of what everyone would agree to be a normal London suburb - was now coated in darkness. You had just reached the back door of the house from the fuse box, having carried out your orders to kill the power. Voices could be heard from inside the house now. You can’t make out exactly what they are saying, but imagine their hushed voices uttered words of confusion. Confused whispers became urgent, alarmed calls to each other and suddenly, all was quiet from inside the house.

 Slipping your night vision goggles over your eyes, what should have been a pitch black scene was coming to you in various shades of green. Amongst the other soldiers gathered around the door, you catch a glimpse of your captain, John Price, and sgt. Garrick. 

You study your captain’s face momentarily. His brow is furrowed in concentration, lips shut in a thin line as his attention is solely focused on the door ahead of him. His hand grips his gun and you note how one particular vein seems to pop out in response to him flexing his hand.  Price has an exceptional talent for being able to zero in when on the field - something you currently found yourself struggling with. He also had a talent for popping into your head at the most inconvenient times. Although, that was no fault of his own. Price catches your stare from the corner of his eye, causing you to quickly look away.  

A wave of shame makes your face heat up. Focus, you scold yourself. You’re gonna get yourself killed in there. You direct your attention back to the door ahead of you as everyone has begun to take their place. Gaz offers you a small nod and turns back to the door, waiting for Price to give a signal. You suck in a breath and take your place, pointing your gun to the entrance. Its green laser marks a spot on the wood that would surely be meeting someone on the other side. 

A quick nod from your captain, and the door is bashed inwards, wood splintering and flying into the air. A man stands in front of you on the other side and your laser meets a spot on his chest, the bullet that follows sending him to the floor. “Move in,” a gruff order from your captain sends you and the other soldiers into the house. Trailing behind Gaz and Price you make your way up the stairs of the house to the second floor as muffled shots ring out below - the rest of the team clearing out any threats on the first floor. “Gaz, first door on the left. Y/N with me,” Price whispers. The captain’s command puzzles you, considering what had transpired days before the mission. No matter. “Copy,” you mutter, creeping along the hall to the door next to Gaz’s. You catch a glimpse of him nudging the door open and hear an accompanying bang and thud. When you reach your door, Price stands at the other side of the entrance and slowly turns the knob - raising his gun to point into the cracked space. 

Another muffled shot and a thud. 

He moves into the room and you follow behind. As Price inspects his side of the room, you turn a corner to see a frantic man waving a gun around, holding a woman in front of him.

The sight makes you hesitate. “No! No - don’t shoot! Don’t kill me please! Please,” the woman is shrieking at you now, tears in her eyes as the man tells her to shut up. He has her in an iron grip, keeping her in place. In a split second you aim at the man’s head and send him crashing down, his human shield released and landing next to him on the floor. Before you even realize what’s happening, the woman is turned around reaching for something in the darkness. 

“Y/N GUN!” Price yells behind you, watching the scene play out before him.

He sends a round into the woman and she crumples to the ground, but not before a bullet of her own finds its way into you, digging into your shoulder. 

“Fuck-” you stumble back, pain exploding across your chest, shoulder, and arm. Red blossoms across your uniform, painting the military camo a bright crimson. Price is behind you now and steadying you to sit on the floor, his breathing uneven.

You try to collect yourself, despite the searing pain ripping through your body. The adrenaline from the altercation is the only thing keeping you grounded. “It’s not so bad,” you mutter, grimacing “she got me in the shoulder, just above my-” 

“Enough,” your captain’s tone ties your tongue in a knot, “Garrick, get her out of here and call for a medic. Now.” His eyes are dark and you suddenly feel very small in your place on the floor. 

-

Sat behind the house, you watch intently as the medic dresses your wound. The bullet had thankfully - and painfully - went clean through your shoulder. The combat medic skillfully wraps cloth around your arm and shoulder area; you wince as she tightens the dressings and ends it in a neat knot. “You’re quite lucky you know…” her eyes scan over her handiwork, seemingly satisfied with it for now, “We’ll stitch this up back at base, sounds like they’re almost done in there anyways” she says, putting her supplies back into its kit. “Yeah… thank you,” you reply hoarsely, the adrenaline wearing off and the pain beginning to catch up with you. Your frustration at the situation bites at you almost as hard as the intense ache radiating throughout your body. 

Of course it had to be me, you thought.

Price will boot me off the team for this.

He was right.

I’ve caused problems for everyone else.

I should have noticed her grabbing his gun.

What if she had shot him?

What if I compromised the mission?

I really am slipping.

What if Price-

The sound of boots coming down the stairs breaks you out of your thoughts. Looking up, you see Price, Gaz, and the rest of the team exit the house. You note Gaz is carrying a laptop and sigh, knowing it to be a sign your mission was successful. You had the intel you came here for. Getting shot had been worth it.

You suppose.

“Evacs on its way - let’s move out and…,” Price’s orders reach your ears but the tail end of his sentence becomes muddled. Your ears begin to ring and a feeling of panic settles in your chest. Now, a warm sensation creeps down your front. Looking down, you see that the cloth wrapped around your formerly stable wound had become soaked with blood. You open your mouth:

“Oh…”

“Shit!” the medic yells - her attention back on you. Cementing herself on the ground next to you, she eases you back onto the ground. Her hands come down hard on your shoulder to apply pressure and it takes everything in you not to scream out in pain. You try to watch as your blood stains her hands but black, hazy dots begin to cloud your vision. 

“You get her on that med-evac NOW dammit!” Price must have moved closer after the commotion. You struggle to make him out, even though he is looming directly over you. His dark, unreadable expression from earlier has been replaced by one of anger and worry. Maybe even fear. “Fucking hell she’s pale…” his remark isn’t heard by you - now fading in and out of consciousness and struggling to even keep your eyes open. A calloused hand brushes across your sweaty forehead, sweeping your hair out of your face. You can’t tell whose is.

“We need to move her now,” the medic states gesturing for Price to help lift you from your place on the ground, “On three - one, two, three-”

Amidst the uproar around you, you feel fatigue tug at your eyes and slip into a surprisingly comforting state of unconsciousness. 

-

A rapping knock sends Price’s attention to the door of his office. He shuts the file he’s currently reading and clears his throat, “Come in.”

When your frame comes into view, any traces of a smile immediately disappear from his face. In any other instance, the captain would be more than happy to see you. 

Years ago, Price had taken you under his wing as a new recruit at Laswell’s request. And as much as he had tried to prevent it, Price had taken a strong liking to you - too strong for his own comfort. 

This liking had become even more of a problem for the captain lately. Recently there had been several occasions when Price was filing reports and he found himself staring into a corner of his room wondering what you were up to. When you were actually together, his focus was poured solely into his work or whatever task was at hand. He knew the importance of what he did, and you devoted yourself equally as much to your job. Anything else between you two would be unprofessional. But at night, when he was alone - laying in bed and unable to sleep, John Price thought of you. If you were also lying in bed, struggling to fall asleep. How you were never afraid to offer your feedback, no matter who you spoke to. How you always had his back and how he always had yours. John Price knew he had feelings for you, but that didn’t mean he would - or even could - act on them. 

His main priority was work. It had to be. He takes pride in his role - he loves what he does. And so do you. He understands everything his job entails, meaning he understands how one day he could be gone from this earth in the blink of an eye. And so could you. So, why  would he ever act on those feelings? It was no matter whether or not you shared the same feelings  - he knew for a fact you did. 

Price was an observant man. He saw the way your posture changed when he walked into a room. He noted the way a blush crept across your cheeks whenever he called you “love” (which admittedly started as a joke, but now he does it to get a rise out of you)  - noticed even more so the way you would immediately look away to hide the red on your face. Had tried not to pull you aside to another room and just bare his heart to you right then and there after you had brought him a pack of imported cigars from one of your missions - even after he specifically told you not to worry yourself about picking something up for him. 

But why would he risk putting you in even more danger than you face everyday? For some probable short-lived relationship that may end up leaving one of you irreparably scarred, to no fault of your own? You could be used against him, and him against you. The man couldn’t rationalize it. And if he couldn’t have a relationship with you, he would do everything in his power to keep you out of trouble while he still could. So when he had gotten word that his and your efforts had paid off - had led you to a house where affiliates of Al-Qatala were harboring weapons and intel, he took you off the raid that was soon to come. It was selfish, he knew that. Even Laswell had questioned his request. But the thought of you in a close quarters mission encountering terrorists armed to the teeth filled the man with dread. He wouldn’t have it.Your voice finally reaches his ears.

“I’m off the mission?” you say, hurt and bitterness evident in your voice.

“Y/N-”

“I’m off the mission and I didn’t even find out through you? Fucking Gaz had to break the news to me?”

“Love, I would suggest you calm down for a moment and watch your tone,” his voice is low, stern. 

You scoff, “Sorry sir -” your voice is dripping with attitude and it stirs something inside of John’s chest. You continue, “But seriously? We’ve been tracking these guys for months - I’ve been gathering so much intel. For you! Just for you to take me off this breach when we finally know where they are? And I get no explanation?” you look up at Price, searching for something in his eyes. He stares at yours, noting the dark bags under them. He wonders how you’ve been sleeping lately. Not the time, he thinks to himself.

Price pauses for a moment. “You want an explanation?” he looks down at you, “You’ve been slipping lately. I saw you during our last outing. You’re unfocused. Bloody miracle you got out as unscathed as you did - and if you keep it up, next time you won’t be as lucky” his words reverberate throughout the room and are followed by a tense, punctuated silence. Price struggled to keep his eyes on you, struggled even more to throw such exaggerated criticism your way. 

You sit there, stock still. Silence, and then -

“Wow…Sir that - that is…the biggest load of horseshit I’ve ever heard in my life.”

“And that attitude is another reason in itself why you’re sticking behind.” Price booms, knowing damn well he would be just as upset if he was in your shoes.

“You taught me all I know about having a bad attitude.” you whisper. 

It seems almost impossible for the office to grow quieter but it does. Price is mad. Not at you, but rather mad at the situation he’s put himself, and you into. “Captain. I mean it. If there’s one thing you’ve taught me, it’s to call people out on their bullshit. No matter who they are.” you stare into his eyes now. 

You can feel his frustration but observe something else you can’t quite place, “So, I’m calling bullshit. I’m going on this mission. I deserve it and I can handle it.”

The man chuckles dryly. Truthfully, he finds himself increasingly annoyed yet drawn to your stubbornness. “Well, it’s already been decided-”

“I spoke with Laswell before coming to see you. I suggest you go do the same - seems like she sees more eye to eye with me on this issue. Unlike you I’ve got enough courtesy to give someone a heads up when their plans change.”

And before he can even say anything, you’re up. Chair loudly scraping across the floor as you stomp out and slam the door of his office closed. 

Price hears your footsteps retreat down the hall. As soon as you’re out of earshot, a string of curses leaves his mouth and he slams a fist down on his desk. All his efforts to keep you at bay - whether that be away from danger or away from his heart had failed. 

“Fuck.” he breathes. 

-

You’re pulled out from your sleep by the sound of beeping. A high pitched, rhythmic beeping stings your ears and you try to force your eyes open. Immediately, your sight is flooded by an overwhelming brightness. You groan and something stirs beside you. 

“Y/N?” a gruff voice you could place anywhere asks.

“Price…” you croak, throat dry. You squint your eyes and attempt to take in your surroundings. 

You lie in a hospital bed, adorned with a plain gown and covered in white blankets. Turning your head slightly, you see a vase of flowers next to you. Sunflowers. Your favorite.

Captain John Price sits in a chair next to your bed. His eyes are bloodshot.

You try to sit up for a better view but your movements become halted as a searing pain rips at your shoulder and arm. Oh, right.

“Careful, love” John is standing now, helping you to sit up properly. He gingerly straightens you, careful to avoid your newly stitched up wound. 

You don’t meet his gaze, though you can feel the way he looks at you - as if you’re made of porcelain. 

“You can go ahead and say it” you begin, “Tell me how you were right and I was wrong. How I fucked up back there and almost got both us kill-” you sputter, throat still dry. Price grabs a water bottle sitting on the nightstand next to you. Wordlessly, he unscrews the cap and places a hand on your chin. Now you’re looking at him. You dip your head back and he places the tip of the bottle on your lips, allowing you to drink. The water is cool and chills your throat. 

“You really are something,” Price says, “gabbin’ off to me after getting bloody shot - almost bleeding out.” he almost laughs. You swallow and look away, your attention turned towards your flowers. 

“Something was bound to happen, it was inevitable. I’m slipping just like you said.” you whisper and he swears he sees your eyes get glassy. 

Price sighs. “Y/N…I was wrong to say that. There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re one of the best damn soldiers I’ve worked with. These things happen - it’s inevitable in our line of work.” he looks up to see your attention still fixed upon the sunflowers on your nightstand. “But this happened on my command, you wanna blame someone - blame me. Not yourself.” 

That has you turning your head to him, head tilting in confusion. 

“You’re not responsible for me.” you’re quick to reply. Price understands what you mean, but that doesn’t stop the pang in his heart from your words. He looks down, shaking his head. “I am.” he says bluntly.

Silence fills the room again, making you think back to the ordeal that transpired in his office right before the mission. You both feel unsure of what to say now.

“How long have I been asleep?” you finally ask.

“About a day and a half.”

You think for a moment.

“Am I gonna lose my arm?” you attempt a joke.

He stifles a laugh, but feels a little guilty after. You shouldn’t be making light after such an ordeal, but he decides against lecturing you. “You’ll keep your arm another day. They cleaned the wound and stitched it up. Lost a lot of blood - had to have a transfusion. You almost went into shock.”

“Oh…” Silence. “Well, did we get the intel we needed?” you question, remembering the laptop you saw Gaz carrying right before you passed out.

“We did. That’s all you need to know right now. I’ll brief you when you aren’t hooked up to all these machines." His answer seems to satisfy you.

“Who are the flowers from?” you ask, trying to move on. 

“That would be me.”

More silence.

“I love sunflowers.” you mutter, dumbly.

Price chuckles at this, “I know, love.”

“...Why…did you do that for me?”

Price pauses, considering how best to answer your probing, “Because I know you love them.” A simple answer. Your heart beat is picking up slightly, the beeps from the monitor increasing in frequency.

Thoughts swarm in your head. The same ones that buzz around on sleepless nights when you wonder what your captain happens to be doing in the same moment. You think for a while and Price watches you. 

“Why did you…say all those things - before, in your office? If you clearly don’t believe them.” you ask finally.

John takes in a deep breath and takes one more look at the bright yellow flowers, then into your eyes. “I don't…” he has to think carefully about his response, “I don’t want anything bad to happen to you. Ever. I wanted to leave you behind for this mission. Wanted to keep you out of harm's way - but I know - I know I can’t. You run head first into danger every day, I know that. And I know you’re going to help anywhere you can. That’s who you are.” he exhales, “I know it’s inevitable things like this will happen on the job - to both of us. Know it’ll catch up with me one day,” you wince at this and he feels his heart sink again, but continues, “I’m sorry for what I said. More for what happened. I was so angry when you got hurt, still angry-”

“It’s not your fault,” you stop him.

“I’ll hear none of tha-”

“John.” you breathe, something different about your tone. “When are we going to talk about this?”

“We are-”

“This unspoken thing between us.”

He feels like the breath is knocked out of him. John Price has fought in wars, fallen out of helicopters, faced horrors normal people couldn’t even dream up - but nothing could prepare him for this conversation he’s desperately been trying to avoid. 

Despite his best efforts, his walls slowly start to fall.

“We’re certainly not gonna talk about it with you in this hospital bed,” he says

“So when?” you quip, “When I inevitably end up in one again? In an even worse state? Or when you find yourself in one?” He shakes his head at the thought. “When, Price?” Your persistence stirs him and before he knows it, the captain extends a hand towards you, resting it on your own.

When he can’t find any words, you continue: “When she shot me…all I thought about for a moment was you. If it hadn't been me it would have been you. I thought about you…I find myself thinking about you a lot these days…and I was thanking whoever happens to be listening up there that I got caught in the shoulder instead of the heart, so I didn’t have to leave you…so I need you to know how I feel. And it’s okay if you don't feel the same - though I think you do - but if you don't, I’ll deal with it and we’ll move on and you can laugh at me but I need you to know.” you close your eyes after rushing through the tail end of your confession. You wish the hospital bed would just swallow you whole.

You feel his hand close over yours, moving it up to his lips, still careful not to strain your shoulder. A kiss is pressed into your fingers. Your eyes snap open and a soft gasp leaves your mouth.

“Well I don’t know how you expect me to follow that up, love” Price says, meeting your surprised expression. “And I would never laugh at you - probably.” That has you giggling. He smiles at the noise. “I think of you all the time too love. How couldn’t I? You’ve been in my life for years now. We’ve worked together for years…I want to be with you all the time. So, if we’re going to do this, we need to understand what we’re getting ourselves into and what-”

You cut him off, “Oh please - you think I haven’t thought of this? John, I know what a relationship with you would mean. Probably more than anyone else in this world,” you make sure to look into his eyes before your next words, “but I would choose it - over and over again I would choose you.”

Price doesn’t understand it. Doesn’t understand how someone with as much blood on his hands as he has could ever be graced to hear this. Graced to have you. 

He cups your cheek, moving some hair out of your face. “You better get well and out of this bed soon, love. We have a lot of lost time to make up for.” He moves his face closer and studies your eyes. His gaze flickers down to your mouth. He closes the gap between you both and presses his lips against yours. 

The machine monitoring your heart rate begins beeping rapidly. You both laugh, “Do I get you that riled up, darling?” Price teases you. Not a moment later, a nurse comes bursting through the door. You quickly pull away from each other as she rushes over to you. “Are you alright dear?” she asks, looking over the heart monitor. It begins to slow now, beeping at a normal pace. “What happened? What had you all worked up?” she continues, clearly confused. You and Price share a look, beginning to laugh all over again. 

[trinketfairy]

Love the way the sunset is casting light on my Jellycats right now 🌤

📿☔️🧀🎄 With Rosemary (she/they/rose) the Jellycat Sacha white tiger, Sgt. Puddles (he/quack) the Jellycat Bashful duckling, Babybel (she/her) the Jellycat Carey calf, and Reuben (he/jingle) the Jellycat Remi reindeer

[rougepancake]

Hi! Could I request Bruno Bucciarati x reader where Bruno is injured and have to stay in the bed and reader (also stand user and member of bucci gang) is taking care of him?

ADORABLEEEE

Confessions

FT. Bruno Bucciarati

WARNINGS: injury, mentions of violence, fluffy stuff. Not proofread

“Bucciarati? Are you in here?” Your voice echoed in the empty room. Abbacchio had told you that they were in need of your help, but you hadn’t quite expected it to involve your Stand.

You see, you run an orphanage in Napoli. It’s all you can really do without getting involved in whatever Bruno and the others do. They’ve refused to tell you, saying that it’ll keep you safe, but you’ve got your ideas.

“Hello?” He was supposed to be in the orphanage, yet you couldn’t find him anywhere. According to Abbacchio, he wouldn’t even be able to move that far- so where had he gone? Thankfully the children were outside, which meant that they wouldn’t know about your injured friend.

The less they knew the better.

“Ah. Y/n. It’s good to see you.” His voice came from behind you, causing you to jump.

“What in the world?! Aren’t you supposed to be in the recovery room??” You shouted, and he smiled. Clearly he was injured, his face pale and his movements unsteady. It made you worry to see such a strong man in such a state.

“Sorry. I wanted to see what you’ve done with the place…” His smile was bashful, his hand extending to you as he put his weight onto you. “I should have rested, like I was told…”

“Never mind that.” You sighed and grabbed his hand, leading him back to the recovery room so you could heal him. “How bad is your injury?” You felt Bruno tense at your question, which meant that it was worse than the usual scratches he came in with.

With a sigh, you led him to the cot and grabbed some bandages. “You’re gonna be here a while, you know that, right?” All he could do was nod.

“I don’t mind. I trust you.”

It was a good thing your back was turned to him, because your face flushed an embarrassingly deep shade of red.

“Well that’s good to know, since you and I are about to get to know each other very well.” You hid your embarrassment with a smirk, gesturing for him to take off his shirt. “Can’t heal you if I don’t know what I’m working with, right?”

“I suppose so.” He slid off his suit jacket, setting it aside with a shy smile. God he was adorable.

But his wound was not.

“What exactly did you get yourself into?!” You scolded, summoning your Stand, Sgt. Pepper, so that you could work on closing his wound. It was a large gash in his side, slightly hidden by shitty gauze and bandages that must’ve been used when he first got hurt. The sight made you sick, but you couldn’t just leave him like this.

“Abbacchio and I got into a fight with another Stand User…” He didn’t seem too keen on sharing the details, which probably meant he was dealing with dangerous people. You knew what he and the others did, and you knew they considered you to be a part of their little gang, but them keeping you in the dark like this really got to you.

So, you sat in silence, your hands on his wound as you used your energy to heal him to the best of your abilities. It would leave a scar, and he’d need to take it easy for a couple of days, but at least he was safe.

“Why are you so quiet?” The sound of Bruno’s voice tore you from your thoughts, and you blushed as you finished up.

“I-I was just thinking about how bad your s-scar will be-“ You cleared your throat and looked everywhere but his eyes, clearly trying to avoid the elephant in the room.

He smiled and looked away, laying down on the cot with a sigh. There was something about his smile that really got to you. He was almost angelic, a being too beautiful to roam the streets of Napoli.

“You know… the children at the orphanage really like it when you visit.” You put away the bandages and grabbed him a glass of water.

“I’m sure they aren’t the only ones.” Bruno took the glass from you and sat up slightly, ignoring the pain in his side as he looked at you. He knew you were embarrassed, and to be fair, so was he. He was incredibly nervous to be alone in such close quarters with you, and internally cursed himself for getting injured at such a time.

It had gotten to the point that he couldn’t think of you without getting severe butterflies in his stomach. Abbacchio didn’t help him either, and was always picking on him for catching feelings for the gang’s healer.

“You’re right.” A sudden burst of confidence flowed through you, urging you to take a step closer to him. “I too quite like it when you visit.” You reached out and placed your hand on his cheek, your face inches away from his own.

Both of your faces were red, your hearts beating rapidly as you searched one another’s eyes. It was as if the two of you had come to a mutual understanding of how the other felt, and it was like a heavy weight had been lifted from your shoulders.

“You know, I’m going to be here for the next couple of days…” He leaned in gradually, placing his hand atop yours. “Why don’t we make the most of it?”

He leaned in and placed his lips on yours, bringing you in for a kiss that felt like God himself had blessed you with.

“Why don’t you get some rest, Bruno.” You smiled and kissed him back, laying him back down onto the cot as you moved. “I’ll be here if you need anything.” You whispered softly, your heart pounding in your chest. It was a miracle he couldn’t hear it.

“Can you stay with me a little longer?”

“Of course I can.”

It’s not like you wanted to leave anyways.

[fujowebdev]

The Fujoshi Guide to Web Development, now on Kickstarter

Thank you all for joining us yesterday for the Git's Birthday Bash, and for helping us celebrate his 10010th birthday. As a token of appreciation for your generosity, we have now unlocked a new add-on item for our backers: exclusive catboy bath water.

I mean, how often does one get to help support a more independent web AND get catboy bath water in return? Hurry up though, cause there is only a limited number available 😽

[Bonus under the cut]

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[pupandkisasaesthetics]

𝘱𝘶𝘱 & 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘢'𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦

Pup & Kisa’s challenge, run by @sgt-seabass and @rookthorne, will be live for the whole of August (from the 1st to the 31st)! It’s all about having fun with picture prompts – what you create can vary from a moodboard, to a drabble, to a oneshot, to a multi-chapter fic!

There will be an assortment of pictures to prompt you with ranging from fluffy aesthetics, to dark aesthetics. On the sign up form there will be an option for you to opt in on the heavier sections such as dark, whump, and smut.

Rules, details, and how to join are all below the cut!

How to works:

Follow this blog to see all the beautiful creations others come up with!

To enter, please fill in the Google form with your details, and we will get back to you with your picture prompt. We determine who gets what prompt by spinning a randomised wheel.

You will recieve your picture prompt via Discord.

Come up with your creation and remember to tag @pupandkisasaesthetics so we can see it!

If you complete one prompt and want another, just submit another entry in the form!

If you receive your prompt and are not happy with what you receive, you can have one free go at spinning the wheel again.

If you have any questions please contact @sgt-seabass or @rookthorne.

To partake, please keep the following in mind in regards to rules of participation:

We’re both primarily Sebastian Stan girlies, so we’d prefer works for his characters. But we’d also be open to others if your muse goes that way.

There is no minimum or maximum word count – if your fic is over 300 words, please use the ‘read more’ feature on your post.

Your creation can be part of a current existing story/AU/idea, or it can be entirely new.

No beastiality in any shape or form (if a monster cannot express consent, it is beastiality).

No scat play is to be featured or part of the creation.

No underage relations whether it be romantic or sexual (underage characters can be present and feature, just not within the realm of romantic or sexual).

No rpf (real person fiction).

There is to be no kinkshaming or bashing within the community/your work.

The mods have the right to not read or interact with creations that do not follow these rules.

For us to reblog/feature your work on our blog/challenge masterlists, please keep in mind the following:

TAG @pupandkisasaesthetics on tumblr.

Make sure you tag your work correctly – use trigger warnings that apply and have them listed at the top of your work (format is entirely up to you, just have them visible before the start of the fic).

You do not have to create a masterlist/masterpost for this event, but if you do, make sure to tag us in it so it can be added to the directory.

We look forward to seeing what you create!

[planetwaving]

loveliest lovisa @wutheringdyke tagged me to post my top 5 songs atm :))

tagging @appleisms @sgt-celestial @fortheturnstiles @chicken-delight and @ninetimesbluedemo 😊

[zahri-melitor]

DCU Holiday Bash II #1

The Present. Connor Hawke and Kyle Rayner. Kyle takes Connor last minute Christmas shopping for the JLA, and they run into someone holding up the mall as his girlfriend is annoyed at him (and who decides to hold a knife to a nun). Connor lectures on how Buddhism says existence is impermanent and suffering, and Kyle continues to want to buy presents even after Connor tells him words of appreciation would be better. (They're such an odd buddy couple here)

The House of Peace. Batman. This is the Hanukkah story about a synagogue in Gotham kept alive by the donations of one night of service. A thief steals the donations (and breaks the oil). Batman beats up the thief and returns the donations box; a small boy Danny in the congregation runs home to get oil to light the lamp.

Present Tense. Darkseid. It's the time Santa delivers coal to Darkseid for Christmas! What is there to say about this story? Darkseid remains naughty. This story remains perfect.

"You're making it tougher to get here each Christmas, I'll give you that!"

Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa. Black Lightning. I think this is the first compilation Kwanzaa story. I actually love the art for this one, but the plot feels simultaneously too explainy AND stereotypical (black gangs, hey?)

The Gift. Superman. Clark drops off a beaten-up robot at the door of LexCorp, and Red Haired Lex (as it's the mid 90s) gestures 'who, me?' Santa, or 'Santa' (aka the Kents) gives Clark a new cape as his is all ragged after the fight.

I Left My Heart at the Justice Society Canteen. JSA in 1944. MAJOR flashback here! Basically it's about the JSA running entertainment for the troops in Gotham. A laundry officer ensign identifies two spies who try to plant a bomb in the canteen, and gets to meet the whole JSA crew. That laundry officer ensign? JIM GORDON. Which, ALMOST still makes sense, timewise, in the 1990s, but not really (since it makes Jim 70 or so). Oh comics.

Anyway personally the most interesting aspect of this was Jim hanging out with Dinah Drake for a bit, in anticipation of the Jim Gordon and Larry Lance friendship in the future.

A Christmas Carol. Sgt. Rock. Basically this is just visions during the war of concentration camps, so keep shooting those Nazis! Eh.

The Old Lane. Dick/Babs. I LOVE THIS STORY. Dick and Barbara have a standing date to hang out together on New Year's Eve. Babs is somewhat annoyed at Dick but he turns up with Chinese anyway, which they eat on the roof of the Clocktower looking out over the city, swapping stories of words they've misheard (Dick: Mistletoe - missiles flying from toes; Barbara: Auld Lang Syne - Old Lane Sign) and they've told each other these stories before. Which is backed up by...Barbara gives Dick a box with mistletoe in it for Christmas/New Year's, and Dick gives her a streetsign for Old Lane.

[triffany-lottablog]

I will draw these guys if it’s the last thing I do

[justsomerandomfanfic]

It's My Birthday! 🍰🎉

It's my birthday!!! I'm 22 and I can't believe it!

And it's time to celebrate! From today, 3/31/23 to 4/2/23, my birthday bash asks will be open!

Now, for every super awesome birthday party, there needs to be special treats!

Cakes 🍰 ~ send me a color or theme and I'll make you a moodboard!

Ice Cream 🍦 ~ send me a character/celebrity and I'll make you a text message phone wallpaper!

Pies 🥧 ~ ask me about my recommendations (songs, movies, and books)!

Donuts 🍩 ~ ask me anything and I'll answer honestly (nothing NSFW please)!

Cookies 🍪 ~ tell me about yourself, and the fandom you like, and I'll match you with someone!

Lollipop 🍭 ~ send me this sweet treat if you are feeling down, and I'll send you a cute animal pic!

Chocolate Bar 🍫 ~ send me this sweet treat and I'll tell you a secret!

Pretzel 🥨 ~ send me all the fandoms/characters you like and I'll send you my favorite fanfics recs and one of mine

Send me as many requests as you like! I am so excited for the next three days! Thank you all for supporting me in my work, it means a lot! So, please, enjoy the festivities! <3

(Please let me know if you do not want to be tagged and I'll remove you)

Tagging some of my friends, followers, and sweet commenters <3: @drharlivy @livinglifelowkeyloki @eatmyshortsz666 @micheleamidalajedi @inej-twilight-ghafa @helloheyhihowdyheya @space-helen @sgt-morgan @rita-lean @doctoriletyougotogalaxy @kyasarinkishinuma @freestarlight @raventhebookkeeper @iced-academic-latte @oversophisticatedautho

[cyarsk52-20]

In the storied history of rock 'n' roll, how many classic albums truly have no weak songs? Even the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, ranked by many as the greatest album ever recorded, has one less-than-stellar track in "Good Morning Good Morning." The greatest records aren't necessarily the most consistent, but these 25 albums beg to be played from start to finish.

The 1960s remain perhaps the greatest decade in music history, with dozens of perfect albums solidifying rock as the sound of a generation. The '60s also saw plenty of flawless debut albums, such as the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced, The Doors' eponymous album and King Crimson's revolutionary In the Court of the Crimson King.

READ MORE: 15 Maligned '90s Rock Albums That Deserve a Second Chance

The grunge explosion of the '90s challenged the golden age of rock, with instant classics from the genre's own 'Big 4.' The menagerie of Nirvana's Nevermind, Alice in Chains' Dirt, Pearl Jam's Ten and Soundgarden's Superunknown represents a scene so explosive that it has never, and may never, be matched.

You'll see a small handful of 21st century albums in this list too, and if you don't see your favorite modern masterpiece, be sure to check our list of 25 Legendary Metal Albums With No Weak Songs.

See the full gallery of 25 Legendary Rock Albums With No Weak Songs below.

25 LEGENDARY ROCK ALBUMS WITH NO WEAK SONGS

These legendary rock albums have no filler.

Gallery Credit: Loudwire StaffAC/DC, 'Highway to Hell'

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AC/DC, 'Highway to Hell'

AC/DC’s Highway to Hell was the last album the band would record in the ‘70s and also the last with iconic singer Bon Scott. If their career had ended here, it would’ve been an admirable run. Of course, “Highway to Hell” was perhaps the biggest statement from the group yet, but let’s not forget about the other nine tracks here. “Girls Got Rhythm,” “Touch Too Much,” “Shot Down in Flames” and “Beating Around the Bush” all represent the band’s cheeky attitude toward the fairer sex while “Night Prowler” paraded their tough guy image.Alice in Chains, 'Dirt'

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Alice in Chains, 'Dirt'

If the public at large still remained oblivious to the grunge community’s pervasive drug abuse, then Alice in Chains went ahead and told them all about it on 1992’s Dirt. Undisguised examples such as “Sickman,” “Junkhead,” “God Smack” and “Angry Chair” were terrifying and mesmerizing in equal measures, and similarly gloomy issues such as depression, war and mortality pervaded other key tracks “Them Bones,” “Rooster” and “Would.” All of which might have made AIC’s sophomore album a downer and a slump, if not for the haunting beauty of Cantrell and Staley’s vocal harmonies and the musical exorcism of their demons.The Beatles, 'Magical Mystery Tour'

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The Beatles, 'Magical Mystery Tour'

The Beatles have more iconic albums than, essentially, any band in history. However, even Sgt. Pepper's has "Good Morning Good Morning" and Abbey Road has "Mean Mr. Mustard." Magical Mystery Tour is remarkably consistent from beginning to end, boasting iconic stoner cuts "I Am the Walrus" and "Strawberry Fields Forever."David Bowie, 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'

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David Bowie, 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'

The master of reinvention bowled yet another strike in 1972, creating his most iconic alter ego in Ziggy Stardust. Nobody can mess with Bowie's creativity, and Ziggy Stardust is, frankly, unfuckwithable.Deep Purple, 'In Rock'

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Deep Purple, 'In Rock'

Shaking off the ‘60s, Ritchie Blackmore took his guitar and bashed down the door, rebuilding the framework from the moment the needle touched the record as “Speed King” sounded the proto-metal alarm. Top to bottom, In Rock is a treasure trove and deservedly puts the members faces on a redone Mount Rushmore on the cover. “Child in Time” was one of the first true hard rocking songs that saw wailing high notes enter the fold and establish the blueprint that would later become the heavy metal singing staple.Deftones, 'White Pony'

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Deftones, 'White Pony'

After generating plenty of buzz from their previous releases, the music world finally caught up with Deftones on their 2000 album White Pony. The Terry Date-produced record became one of the defining albums of 2000, fully realizing the potential of the band’s atmospheric quiet-loud dynamic with great aplomb. The monster radio hit was “Change (In the House of Flies),” a creepy little ditty that put Chino Moreno’s vocal capabilities on full display.The Doors, 'The Doors'

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The Doors, 'The Doors'

When's the last time a rock band released a perfect debut album? With The Door's eponymous LP, they instantly became '60s rock royalty and Jim Morrison was a definitive poet of the decade. Bookended by the classics "Break on Through" and "The End," there's zero room for fluff in this iconic album.Fleetwood Mac, 'Rumours'

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Fleetwood Mac, 'Rumours'

It's one of the few albums with a perfect score from nearly every critic, and Fleetwood Mac were more than deserving. It wasn't until their 11th album that Fleetwood Mac created their masterwork, Rumours, giving the softer side of rock some devastatingly heavy emotional weight.Guns N' Roses, 'Appetite for Destruction'

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Guns N' Roses, 'Appetite for Destruction'

After slowly working its way up the charts over the course of a year, Appetite for Destruction finally overtook the No. 1 spot on the charts and went on to sell over 30 million copies. Guns N’ Roses were branded “the most dangerous band in the world” with an attitude that was unrivaled. From the all-time opener “Welcome to the Jungle” along with timeless classics “Paradise City” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” the album is packed start to finish with. The raw attitude and fevered aggression is felt on “Out Ta Get Me” and “Nightrain” while “Rocket Queen” closes it out in impassioned style.The Jimi Hendrix Experience, 'Are You Experienced'

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience, 'Are You Experienced'

Reaching back toward the glory days of rock, one of the most perfect albums ever recorded is the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Are You Experienced. The psychedelic masterwork gave the world immortal cuts such as “Foxy Lady” (or "Foxey Lady" as it was sometimes stylized), “Fire” and “Are You Experienced.” It doesn’t even matter if you picked up with original North American edition or the original U.K. and international edition — you’re guaranteed an album with no lame songs.King Crimson, ‘In the Court of the Crimson King’

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King Crimson, ‘In the Court of the Crimson King’

King Crimson are one of progressive rock’s charter bands, and their 1969 debut, In the Court of the Crimson King, is one of the style’s cornerstones. At the time, there was nothing more terrifying than the album’s first number, “21st Century Schizoid Man,” which married Greg Lake’s distorted voice, Robert Fripp’s dissonant guitar, and Ian McDonald’s honking saxophone (!) into a deeply paranoid, unsettling sonic maelstrom.Led Zeppelin, 'Led Zeppelin IV'

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Led Zeppelin, 'Led Zeppelin IV'

Is there any better album side than Side 1 of Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic, Led Zeppelin IV? You start with the undeniable groove of "Black Dog" followed by the unabashed rock fury of "Rock and Roll," dig into folksy "The Battle of Evermore" with Plant and female vocalist Sandy Denny, then finish out the side with the legendary epic "Stairway to Heaven." But Zeppelin weren't done, with an amazing Side 2 that included "Misty Mountain Hop," "Four Sticks," "Going to California" and "When the Levee Breaks."Nirvana, 'Nevermind'

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Nirvana, 'Nevermind'

That Nevermind ranks among the greatest rock records of all time goes without saying; but it also bears mentioning that Nirvana’s sophomore opus catalyzed a musical and cultural revolution like no other work of popular music short of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper. A perfect storm of raw power and melodic sensitivity Nevermind and its complement of immortal tunes, led by “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” basically claimed rock and roll back for its original intended audience — disenfranchised youths — 35 years after Elvis set the example.Pearl Jam, 'Ten'

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Pearl Jam, 'Ten'

According to some troublemaking observers, Pearl Jam crashed the grunge party thrown by Nirvana with the rather more classic rock-steeped (as opposed to punk-based) sound of 1991’s Diamond-certified Ten. But there’s no disputing the fact that the group composed of former Green River and Mother Love Bone members Gossard and Ament had more than earned its Seattle birthright. What’s more, now classic songs such as “Even Flow,” “Alive” and “Jeremy” (all released one month prior to Nevermind, incidentally) did just as much to codify grunge’s signature sound among the masses as Kurt’s creations, making Pearl Jam’s magnum opus a worthy cornerstone of alternative rock’s rising tide.Pink Floyd, 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

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Pink Floyd, 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

Rock albums do not get more perfect than this. The Dark Side of the Moon still holds the record for longest number of consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart with 927 (that's over 17 years!). The conceptual masterpiece must be listened to from front to back, with absolutely no exceptions.Queens of the Stone Age, 'Like Clockwork'

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Queens of the Stone Age, 'Like Clockwork'

Queens of the Stone Age’s …Like Clockwork is the biggest creative step of the band’s two-decade history. Blending elements of rockabilly, dark blues, stoner rock and psychedelic experimentation. Though …Like Clockwork features guest performances from Elton John, Trent Reznor, Dave Grohl and others, the creative spotlight is placed directly on QOTSA, who created a timeless masterpiece with their sixth album. Birthed out of a near-death experience for Josh Homme, …Like Clockwork reaches classic Radiohead levels of artsy brilliance and mass appeal.Radiohead, 'OK Computer'

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Radiohead, 'OK Computer'

Yeah, "Creep" is good and all, but how about "Paranoid Android" and "Karma Police"? Radiohead's OK Computer brought '90s art rock to its zenith, giving fans a flawless record that made the band's first two records, somehow, feel like child's play.Rage Against the Machine, 'Rage Against the Machine'

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Rage Against the Machine, 'Rage Against the Machine'

Rage Against the Machine's 1992 debut disc didn't exactly blow up out of the gate. In fact, it was almost two years before MTV picked up on the song "Freedom," the fourth single from the disc. But once they did, fans began to embrace the album as a whole. Songs such as the blistering anthem "Killing in the Name," the hard-hitting "Bullet in My Head" and the powerful "Bombtrack" helped make the band's self-titled debut a true masterpiece that influenced other acts for years to come.Rainbow, 'Rising'

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Rainbow, 'Rising'

The crowning achievement from Rainbow came in 1976 with the release of Rising. Boasting just six tracks, the album is arguably pound-for-pound Ritchie Blackmore’s greatest work. His trailblazing riffing is found on “Starstruck” and “Run With the Wolf,” but his neoclassical efforts brought out the best in his writing. “Stargazer” is the quintessential Blackmore track, melding his influences into a towering epic with heavy orchestration and Dio’s magical lyricism and one of the most masterfully arranged songs in all of rock. “A Light in the Black” is a scorcher that somehow manages to follow “Stargazer,” bursting with power and ending the album on a devastating note.The Rolling Stones, 'Exile on Main St.'

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The Rolling Stones, 'Exile on Main St.'

Not even the Beatles released a more solid album from front to back than The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. "Happy," "Tumbling Dice"... just take your pick. The Stones didn't even miss a beat when they went country with "Sweet Virginia."Rush, 'Permanent Waves'

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Rush, 'Permanent Waves'

Celebrating the first day of 1980, Rush released Permanent Waves to the masses. The follow-up to the other-wordly progressive Hemispheres, the group stripped down their approach considerably, infusing unforgettable hooks in “The Spirit of Radio” and “Freewill.” Rush still retained their progressive roots to the tune of “Jacob’s Ladder” and “Natural Science” and showcased their lighter side on “Different Strings.”Soundgarden, 'Superunknown'

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Soundgarden, 'Superunknown'

After proving they could move millions of copies on their own terms with Badmotorfinger, Soundgarden proved they could streamline their thorny, inimitable songwriting just enough to do it again on an even larger scale, with the stunning Superunknown. Sacrificing none of their mold-shattering individuality, the quartet simply fine-tuned virtually every song here — “My Wave,” “Fell On Black Days,” the title track — into a potential single. And the tunes that were actually chosen as official singles, primarily the muscular “Spoonman” and psychedelic nightmare “Black Hole Sun,” went on to define the grunge era, even as it neared its conclusion and fell on black days of its own making.Van Halen, 'Van Halen'

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Van Halen, 'Van Halen'

When Van Halen unleashed their debut album, the guitar work laid down by Eddie Van Halen quite literally set the world on fire. More or less redefining lead guitar playing in one album, the record is stacked with party-time anthems like “Runnin’ With the Devil,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “Jamie’s Cryin’” and the Ray Davies cover of “You Really Got Me.” Maybe David Lee Roth isn’t the best technical singer, but he oozes charisma and unbridled, reckless youth. Of course, nothing would be the same again after Eddie’s signature “Eruption” solo.Weezer, 'Blue Album'

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Weezer, 'Blue Album'

With Weezer's debut album, Rivers Cuomo became the voice of every outcast toiling on a guitar in the parents' basements. Not one note on the Blue Album can be changed, from anthemic bangers like "Say It Ain't So" to tearjerkers like "The World Has Turned and Left Me Here."The Who, 'Who's Next'

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The Who, 'Who's Next'

Bookended by the classic and powerful opening and closing tracks, "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again," respectively, Who's Next is perhaps the Who's best studio album. The disc also features standout tracks such as "Bargain" and "Behind Blue Eyes."

25 LEGENDARY METAL ALBUMS WITH NO WEAK SONGS

Behemoth, 'The Satanist'

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Behemoth, 'The Satanist'

The Satanist is, very simply, a vile masterpiece; a wicked and nefarious plunge into the war between heaven and hell. From the iconic opening chords of “Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel” and the relentless double kick attack of “Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer,” to the classic rock solos and malevolent choral ambience of “O Father O Satan O Sun!,” Behemoth’s 2014 album sits in its own class entirely when it comes to 2010s metal. The Satanist will forever reside with pivotal albums such as Reign in Blood and Altars of Madness, immortalized in congealed vomit and callous ash.Between the Buried and Me, 'Colors'

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Between the Buried and Me, 'Colors'

Between the Buried and Me’s Colors is the progressive act’s magnum opus as they severed ties with their metalcore contemporaries for good. The title is befitting as the album incorporates styles of music from well outside the rock / metal pantheon, entertaining country and polka moments amidst their mind-expanding technicality and Genesis-inspired, cinematic parts that seem to be the glue holding each track together as navigating these twists and turns can sometimes feel disjointed to the green listener. If you’re looking for a musical journey, punch your ticket with “Ants of the Sky,” “White Walls” and “Sun of Nothing.”Black Sabbath, ‘Master of Reality’

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Black Sabbath, ‘Master of Reality’

On Black Sabbath's stoner classic Master of Reality, Tony Iommi took his riffing brawn to new depths, tuning down to C#, giving songs like the chugging “Children of the Grave” and the lurching churn of “Into the Void” a considerable boost. A threat to religion (“After Forever”) and red-eyed (“Sweet Leaf”), Black Sabbath exemplified rock ‘n’ roll’s perceived dangers with a crushing new sound they owned exclusive rights to.Death, 'Human'

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Death, 'Human'

Human quickly became the gold standard of death metal, clocking in at just under 35 minutes but packing enough into its span to be heralded as one of the finest releases in the genre’s ever-widening canon. Technicality met brutality with deft balance on songs such as “Together as One” and “Suicide Machine.” Mastermind Chuck Schuldiner’s lyrics were venturing away from aimless gore, favoring the horrors of reality when pen met paper and his visceral voice conveyed their ugly message.Dio, 'Holy Diver'

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Dio, 'Holy Diver'

After impressive yet brief runs with Rainbow and Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio pulled off the hat trick with the Dio band, making his entrance with the vaunted Holy Diver. The title track and the synth-charged “Rainbow in the Dark” are the obvious standouts, but the rest of the album’s tracks aren’t far behind with Vivian Campbell unleashing a menacing riffstorm on “Gypsy” and “Stand Up and Shout.” The less aggressive but equally captivating “Don’t Talk to Strangers” captures Dio’s lyrical essence at its best alongside “Invisible.”Dissection, 'Storm of the Light's Bane'

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Dissection, 'Storm of the Light's Bane'

No band has pulled off such striking melody in black metal like Dissection. The Swedes’ Storm of the Light’s Bane is a cornerstone of the style, marrying sinister lead guitar work with the frozen tundra riffing upon which the demon rides on the heralded monochromatic album cover. If you want to show an outsider what malevolent evil is in sonic form, point to the mid-section of “Where Dead Angels Lie” and just about all of “Thorns of Crimson Death.”Emperor, 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk'

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Emperor, 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk'

While a good deal of black metal was dialed into bedroom production values and shock value Satanism, Emperor’s valedictorian nature manifested to author black metal’s most defining moment in the form of Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk. Hurricane-force riffs and thrilling synths cacophonously dance to the more philosophical and wondrous lyrics eked out as torn shrieks or elegant cleans. This album maintained the violent dissonance of Norway’s black metal instigators while presenting overtly complex and multidimensional arrangements and consideration and will never be matched.Ghost, 'Opus Eponymous'

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Ghost, 'Opus Eponymous'

Ghost immediately made waves with their Opus Eponymous debut, initially released to little fanfare, but ballooned in popularity as word of mouth spread about this mysterious act. Playing a straightforward, Blue Oyster Cult-inspired hybrid of rock and metal, Ghost enamored fans with the honey-throated voice of Papa Emeritus I and their celebratory hymns of the occult. While the band has experienced unfathomed success since, tracks such as “Elizabeth,” “Ritual” and “Stand by Him” remain as powerful as they were in 2010.Gojira, 'From Mars to Sirius'

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Gojira, 'From Mars to Sirius'

Gojira’s signature sense of groove and progressiveness ultimately fall into the nebulous death metal realm, but the French quartet truly became a subgenre of their own on From Mars to Sirius. A potent album bursting with an onslaught of suffocating riffs seesaw with delicate, gorgeous atmosphere. “The Heaviest Matter in the Universe” says it all in the title, followed up by the all-time riffing frenzy found in “Flying Whales,” arguably the band’s best moment.Iron Maiden, 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son'

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Iron Maiden, 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son'

Following Somewhere in Time, Maiden toned down the use of synthesizers, leaving them in tact for style over substance on Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. The loose concept record details a born prophet as introduced by the frenetic “Moonchild.” Spiderweb lead playing dominates tracks such as “The Evil That Men Do” and the back half of the dazzling title track while Bruce Dickinson is at the forefront of songs like the vocally daunting “Infinite Dreams.” The single “Can I Play With Madness” is the most straightforward song here, but to perfect effect offering a fun reprieve from the challenging work elsewhere.Judas Priest, 'Painkiller'

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Judas Priest, 'Painkiller'

After releasing Turbo and Ram it Down, the last thing Priest fans expected was the piston-pumping Painkiller. The title track is one of the most devastating songs in the entirety of the metal canon with Halford’s piercing falsettos taking the backseat only while Downing and Tipton trade screaming solos. Be it the rock-steady, cruising pace of “Hell Patrol,” “Night Crawler,” or anything else here, in 1990, the Priest was BACK!King Diamond, 'Abigail'

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King Diamond, 'Abigail'

No one tells better ghost stories than Kim Bendix Petersen — a.k.a. King Diamond — and with 1987's Abigail, the erstwhile Mercyful Fate frontman delivered his solo masterpiece. In longtime Fate bandmate Michael Denner and the fresh blood (no pun intended) brought by Andy LaRocque, the King found the perfect twin-guitar team to give flight on metallic wings to his gothic storytelling talents.Mastodon, 'Crack the Skye'

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Mastodon, 'Crack the Skye'

As Mastodon’s stock continued to climb, they strayed from the more unpredictable and downright wild moments of Blood Mountain, authoring a new concept with a more concentrated progressive metal tinge on Crack the Skye. The record’s kaleidoscopic effect was felt from the opening moments of the mystical “Oblivion,” riding this wave through the rest of the album with heavier deviations in “Divinations” and moments of pure psychedelia on “Ghost of Karelia.”Megadeth, 'Rust in Peace'

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Megadeth, 'Rust in Peace'

Armed with a new lineup now featuring renowned axeman Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson went back to work to record their game-changing fourth album, Rust in Peace. With an already established affinity for technical thrills, the band didn’t just raise the bar, they built a new one entirely. The wild tempo changes from previous records found a new charm with more seamless transitions than erraticism. The opening combo of “Holy Wars… the Punishment Due” and “Hangar 18” signaled thrash was firmly in a new direction as the onslaught of serpentine arrangements and heroic solo battles continued on other standouts such as “Five Magics” and “Tornado of Souls.”Metallica, ‘…And Justice for All’

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Metallica, ‘…And Justice for All’

Newsted or no Newsted, Metallica brought their compositions to a new level on ...And Justice for All, crafting more complex and innovative songs too good for a metal Grammy. There's no hint of weakness anywhere on Metallica's fourth album, even with no song clocking in at under five minutes in length.Morbid Angel, 'Altars of Madness'

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Morbid Angel, 'Altars of Madness'

Survey a group of metalheads and ask them what the greatest death metal album ever recorded is and odds are you’ll find many who mention Morbid Angel’s iconoclastic debut, Altars of Madness. Like a death metal Tony Iommi, Trey Azagthoth commanded tectonic riffs to the tune of “Maze of Torment” and “Immortal Rites,” while David Vincent’s demonic barking blasphemed its way through nearly 40 labyrinthine minutes.Opeth, 'Blackwater Park'

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Opeth, 'Blackwater Park'

Most Opeth aficionados consider Blackwater Park to be the high point of the band’s discography, seamlessly blending their opposing musical sides into a well-woven tapestry. Rather than contrasting the light and dark sides like before, the styles stepped on each others’ toes, allowing more breathing room in the composition, unfurling a new facet of this always evolving group.Pantera, 'Vulgar Display of Power'

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Pantera, 'Vulgar Display of Power'

Following their brilliant and defining Cowboys From Hell, Pantera shed the last of their traditional metal sound in favor of the fully-fledged groove that changed the shape of heavy metal throughout the decade and beyond. Vulgar Display of Power is best known for the anthemic “Walk” and Philip Anselmo’s conquer-all attitude, but there’s plenty more driving this record as Dimebag battered listeners on “A New Level” and “Fucking Hostile.” The band’s sense of hooks were never far from reach, with opener “Mouth for War” showing they still held the trad metal aesthetics (not to be mistaken for sound) from which they were born.Queensryche, 'Operation: Mindcrime'

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Queensryche, 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Operation: Mindcrime is a rarity in that it can be considered a truly flawless album in every aspect. The lyrics, music and Geoff Tate’s voice have a bombastic synergy that saw Queensrÿche reach their creative maximum in 1988. The story is a flashback from the character Nikki, who is a heroin addict manipulated by Dr. X, the leader of a revolution. Nikki is brainwashed by Dr. X and becomes an assassin for the radical group’s plans for social and economic change. Later, Nikki is conflicted by his actions after he gains affection for Sister Mary. In the end, he wakes in the hospital as the album comes full circle.Sepultura, 'Arise'

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Sepultura, 'Arise'

Arguably the quintessential Sepultura record, the marriage of technicality with stuttered groove throughout Arise offered moments present in the band’s existing catalog and also hinted at their future development that would come on the hardcore-leaning ‘Chaos A.D.’Slayer, 'Seasons in the Abyss'

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Slayer, 'Seasons in the Abyss'

Perhaps more vicious than even the lauded Reign in Blood, Slayer's fifth album, Seasons in the Abyss, brought the thrash legends back to full speed after successfully experimenting with slower tempos on South of Heaven. "War Ensemble" and "Dead Skin Mask" rank as some of Slayer's most brutal tracks, and Jeff Hanneman's work proves that he's the greatest riff writer in thrash history.Sleep, 'Dopesmoker'

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Sleep, 'Dopesmoker'

Okay, okay... so Dopesmoker is one long track, but there's no weakness to be exploited on this stoner masterpiece. The 12th fret on a Les Paul has never sounded so good.Suicidal Tendencies, ‘Lights, Camera, Revolution’

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Suicidal Tendencies, ‘Lights, Camera, Revolution’

You can't bring Suicidal Tendencies down, nor can you find a weak track on the crossover thrash classic Lights... Camera... Revolution!. The album is Suicidal's true coming out party into the thrash world, trading Pepsi for funk thanks in part to Robert Trujillo.System of a Down, 'Toxicity'

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System of a Down, 'Toxicity'

System of a Down found success in the least likely of places. Spastic, abrasive, sometimes nonsensical and other times all too poignant, the quartet lit the fuse to the sonic powder keg that is Toxicity. “Chop Suey!” and its head-scratching lyrics found favor with radio, lighting up the airwaves and sending System of a Down on a massive upward trajectory. The title track and the rhythmic juggernaut “Aerials” furthered this momentum, all helping to propel Toxicity to a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart.Tool, 'Ænima'

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Tool, 'Ænima'

Tool displayed their off-color brand of humor cut with spirituality and intelligence on the title of their sophomore record, Ænima. Combining the word ‘anima’ (a Latin word for ‘soul’) and the medical procedure enima, they dove straight into a worldly sense in their music, accented by Middle-Eastern drumming. The push and pull of the familiar grooves often take a back seat to palm-muted, delicate guitar work for a greater sense of dynamism as made evident by songs such as “H.” and the title track. New bassist Justin Chancellor displayed his chops on “Forty Six & 2,” one of the album’s most popular tracks along with the winding “Pushit.”

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SEE PHOTOS OF ALICE IN CHAINS’ LAYNE STALEY THROUGH THE YEARS

Lauryn SchaffnerUpdated: August 22, 2023

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Do you remember the first time you heard "Man in the Box"? What it was like when the vocals exploded into a raspy, roaring frenzy when the chorus hit?

"Feeeeeeeeed my eyes!"

Layne Staley was one of rock's strongest vocalists, and perhaps one of the most underrated as well. Though Alice in Chains had their fair share of success during their prime, Staley seems to have become the lost voice from that era.

He was a tortured soul from the start, but a kind one nonetheless. Every account of the singer's personality is a positive one, like the time he let his eventual guitarist Jerry Cantrell live with him when he had nowhere else to go.

READ MORE: 5 Reasons We Love Alice In Chains' Layne Staley

Staley's onstage presence never appeared cocky, despite his vocal capabilities. Screaming Trees and Mad Season drummer Barrett Martin said, “Layne’s voice was so powerful that I could hear his voice coming off his body...Out of his chest [was] louder than what was coming out of the monitors.”

As we've unfortunately seen too many times with great talent, often comes great demons. It seems as if tragedy especially plagues musicians from the grunge era. First was Andrew Wood, then Kurt Cobain, then Staley, Scott Weiland and most recently, Chris Cornell.

Though Staley didn't take his own life, his story wasn't any less devastating. He had a rough breakup with a longterm girlfriend, who ended up passing away shortly after they parted. The media was not kind to him, so he isolated himself in his final years. He battled drug addiction throughout his career, and it eventually won. He died alone at 34 years old.

To celebrate the Alice in Chains frontman's life, we've compiled a gallery of photos from him throughout the years below. You can see Staley from his first band Sleze, to his glam phase, to his final televised performance with Alice when they played MTV Unplugged. There aren't many photos of him in the years to follow, but this is how we remember him.

SEE PHOTOS OF ALICE IN CHAINS' LAYNE STALEY THROUGH THE YEARS

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TOP 66 HARD ROCK + METAL FRONTMEN OF ALL TIME

See Loudwire's picks for the Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Frontmen of All Time

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Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Frontmen of All Time

Click through the gallery to see our picks for the Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Frontmen of All Time.66. Nergal (Behemoth)

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66. Nergal (Behemoth)

Behemoth’s fearless leader Nergal has a mission statement of taking his music and message of Satanism around the world. The Polish legends’ live act comes across more as a ritual than a traditional metal show, with Nergal at its crux. His vein-popping bark spews blasphemies as his wide-eyed gaze pierces fans, especially when serving communion to the ones at the barrier. His grand vision is translated across the studio, stage and highly artful music videos, making him one of extreme metal’s most revered assets up front.65. Bobby Blitz (Overkill)

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65. Bobby Blitz (Overkill)

Fronting one of thrash’s most consistent and prolific acts is Bobby Blitz. The Jersey boy gives Overkill every bit of their “put ‘em up” attitude with darting vocal phrasing and chest-beating lyrics. Resting a leaning mic stand against his shoulder, Blitz is too cool onstage, directing traffic with flurries of hand motions, igniting furious circle pits with high pitched wails across unrelenting riffage. Despite being in the back half of his 50s, Blitz’s quirky but convincing voice has shown no signs of wear.64. David Draiman (Disturbed)

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64. David Draiman (Disturbed)

Disturbed’s David Draiman is one of rock’s most enthusiastic frontmen, delivering empowering words with decisive performances. His signature mix of grit with a glimmering clean tone is one of the most immediately recognizable voices in the business. Whether it’s the hard enunciation on tracks like “Down With the Sickness” or the haunting cleans on the Simon & Garfunkel cover “The Sound of Silence,” Draiman’s power is undeniable.63. Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth)

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63. Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth)

Opeth mastermind Mikael Akerfeldt is equally lauded for his dual-threat voice as he is his brilliant songcraft. Though he no longer utilizes growling on new material, Akerfeldt was arguably the best to ever do it with clean enunciation amidst the gut-checked bellowing. Over the years he’s grown increasingly stronger on the clean side of his voice, beautifully haunting at times and remarkably calming at others. Akerfeldt’s sense of humor is a nice juxtaposition of the heady prog and his dry wit is on display every night onstage.62. Frank Mullen (Suffocation)

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62. Frank Mullen (Suffocation)

Suffocation’s Frank Mullen is one of the most entertaining vocalists, slicing and dicing alongside earth-churning riffs with his infamous hand chop. He pioneered the death growl, never straying from his subterranean bellowing for a moment and weaves in and out of the band’s serpentine song structures and erratic tempo changes. His banter is top notch, delivered with a biting bit of sarcasm and spit-take moments, playing on the barbaric imagery of songs like “Thrones of Blood” and “Entrails of You.”61. Randy Blythe (Lamb of God)

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61. Randy Blythe (Lamb of God)

Launching himself off stage monitors and screaming like a starved banshee, Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe puts on an electrifying show. At times, he looks like Philip Anselmo at his peak, recklessly stomping around and contorting himself as he empties his lungs with his signature growling style. Blythe’s lyrics are often layered with meaning, sometimes personal and other times commentary, set against the band’s brand of melody meets brawny groove.60. Barney Greenway (Napalm Death)

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60. Barney Greenway (Napalm Death)

Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway is a complete maniac onstage, barking out socio-political condemnations amidst flurries of seeming tantrums. Between lines, his hands are often flying in all directions, like he’s shadow boxing a ghost and honestly seems to get in a good cardio workout. His vocal style has been imitated by countless singers, but none manage to conjure the sheer maddening level of rage of Greenway either in the studio or onstage. 59. Chino Moreno (Deftones)

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59. Chino Moreno (Deftones)

Chino Moreno is a man with plenty of light and shade in his vocal approach as well as his temperament onstage. The Deftones frontman is capable of crafting calm, airy moods against the band’s more ethereal moments, only to shatter the tranquility with high shrieks set to more jarring rhythms. Always an insightful lyricist, fans can spend hours dissecting Moreno’s true intentions, adding to the already dense nature of the Deftones’ music.58. Devin Townsend (Devin Townsend Project / Strapping Young Lad)

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58. Devin Townsend (Devin Townsend Project / Strapping Young Lad)

Devin Townsend is a remarkably unique character, now known for delivering thrill-seeking, comedic performances and a bit more of a lighthearted mood than his earlier days in Strapping Young Lad. Devy used to be downright terrifying in SYL with a whirlwind of mood changes, but ever since starting the Devin Townsend Project, he plays more of a ringleader than fiery preacher. Always delivering honest albums that align with his mindset at the time, Townsend can either be soothing with rest-on-a-cloud type meditative cleans or destructive with vocal cord-testing anger.57. Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots)

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57. Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots)

Late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland was one of grunge’s defining frontmen. Initially employing his deep baritone croon, Weiland branched out as the band explored different sonic territories, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability. Known for wielding a megaphone onstage, the singer was impossible to take your eyes off, losing himself in slinky dance moves. He also went on to join a cast of former Guns N’ Roses members in Velvet Revolver, delivering new age classic songs like “Slither.”56. Geddy Lee (Rush)

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56. Geddy Lee (Rush)

What can’t Geddy Lee do? The Rush mainman is not only responsible for laying down some of prog’s busiest bass licks, but some of the most ear-shattering high notes and daunting delivery. Additionally, he triggers samples and plays the synthesizer live all while locking down the other two roles with flawless execution. Lee uses a direct input live and often subs the traditional amplifier setup with something quirky like rotisserie chicken ovens or laundry machines, adding to the appeal of Rush’s live show.55. Klaus Meine (Scorpions)

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55. Klaus Meine (Scorpions)

Despite pushing 70 years old, Klaus Meine is still one of rock’s most active frontmen onstage. Always in motion, often running up the catwalk in tandem with his bandmates or shaking the tambourine, the Scorpions singer has been getting it done for over four decades. His distinguished beloved German accent has added even more emphasis to hooks on ageless classics like “Bad Boys Running Wild,” “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “Blackout” and so many more.54. Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan)

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54. Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan)

A Dillinger Escape Plan show is a dangerous place to be for both the band and fans. At the front if Greg Puciato, an absolute wildman who is a blur the entire set, often monkeying around on rafters and anything else scalable. Blood is not uncommon as Puciato often ducks and dodges instruments whipped around by his bandmates and he regularly is found screaming into the mic as he’s passed along amongst fellow crowdsurfers in the audience.53. David Coverdale (Whitesnake / Deep Purple)

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53. David Coverdale (Whitesnake / Deep Purple)

In 1973, few acts had the world in their hands like Deep Purple, so replacing an already iconic singer as a complete unknown would prove to be the ultimate test. David Coverdale was tapped as the band’s new vocalist, sharing mic time with bassist Glenn Hughes, and immediately captivated fans with the critically-acclaimed ‘Burn.’ His bluesy tone and overall grit was a perfect marriage for the band and he continued on after DP’s demise, forming Whitesnake, who went on to release a series of hit records of their own. Coverdale’s lyrical imagery was dripping with sex appeal, which he echoed onstage with sensual prowess as one of rock’s all-time greats.52. Chuck Schuldiner (Death)

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52. Chuck Schuldiner (Death)

Death mainman Chuck Schuldiner possessed one of the most visceral, throat-ripping voices in death metal, adapting his style to fit whatever new alley he took the death metal machine down. Evil Chuck also had a fairly intelligible delivery without sacrificing any sort of grit, putting his imaginative lyrics at the forefront whether they were drenched in gore in the early days or wallowing in more cerebral realms as Death evolved.51. Serj Tankian (System of a Down)

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51. Serj Tankian (System of a Down)

System of a Down’s Serj Tankian is one of the most unique frontmen across the metal and rock spectrum, seemingly flipping a switch between maddening rage in verses to operatic beauty in choruses. While System were complete game changers when breaking ground with albums like 'Toxicity,' Serj is also a well-respected solo artist harping more on the progressive and clean-sung aspects that made System so different.50. Jonathan Davis (Korn)

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50. Jonathan Davis (Korn)

Jonathan Davis is one of metal’s most energetic frontmen, putting conviction behind his every word. Korn’s lyrics are typically quite personal and dark, so Davis is bearing his soul as he clutches on to his custom mic stand. His voice varies between sinister and psychotic, feeding the music that tries mightily to reduce everything to rubble. 49. H.R. (Bad Brains)

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49. H.R. (Bad Brains)

Bad Brains are pioneers of hardcore punk music, and their frontman H.R. is one of rock's most dynamic live performers. Check out early '80s footage of him throwing his body around the stage, and what you'll see is pure energy and fearlessness.48. Oderus Urungus (GWAR)

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48. Oderus Urungus (GWAR)

GWAR front-thing Oderus Urungus had to leave Earth to go back to his home planet Scumdogia, but his time spent here was as one of the most engaging metal frontmen ever. While the band’s music is greatly underappreciated, Oderus kept the focus on himself and everyone he wanted to and did kill. His personality transcended the band as he became an underground icon that was able to infiltrate the mainstream.47. Al Jourgensen (Ministry)

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47. Al Jourgensen (Ministry)

Ministry mainman Al Jourgensen has collected some of the wildest stories in rock history all while pioneering industrial music. One of the most revered producers, Jourgensen would write the band’s music during bouts of consciousness and rigorously tour despite the challenges it presented him as someone who hates playing live. While Uncle Al was hardly ever sober onstage, he somehow pulled it together every night and delivered ferocious performances that gave the band a reputation as a must-see live act.46. Mike Patton (Faith No More)

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46. Mike Patton (Faith No More)

Faith No More singer Mike Patton is one of rock's most eclectic frontmen, always leaving everyone wondering what he’ll do next. His stage attire is ever-changing and always raises at least one eyebrow as his dynamic range traverses the oddities and intricacies of Faith No More’s music. The unhinged vocalist can let his voice soar and croon with the best of them as well as unleash some downright terrifying and abrasive screams and howls. 45. Glenn Danzig (Misfits / Danzig)

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45. Glenn Danzig (Misfits / Danzig)

Glenn Danzig has fronted three noteworthy bands: The Misfits, Samhain and Danzig. Serving as the chief songwriter during his time in the Misfits, Danzig created horror punk and became one of punk’s defining icons. He furthered this and developed a bluesier style of singing as he ran through a variety of lyrics influences ranging from horror to sex. Danzig is a fireball onstage, never stopping to take a breath and constantly engaging an already raucous crowd to deliver unforgettable performances.44. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)

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44. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)

Chris Cornell blazed trails with two of rock’s biggest bands, Soundgarden and Audioslave. The former is one of the biggest bands to break out of the 1990s grunge scene. His genre-defining voice takes the gritty grunge element and combines it with a tone that harkens back to some of the most powerful rock singers from the ‘70s. His work with Audioslave is equally impressive with his soulful voice dominating the beginning of the new millennium.43. Henry Rollins (Black Flag)

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43. Henry Rollins (Black Flag)

Following a guest spot onstage at a Black Flag show, Henry Rollins was asked to be the revolutionary hardcore act's new frontman. His imposing stage demeanor was the perfect fit for Black Flag’s intensity and the band soon became one of the most menacing live acts around. Black Flag created a nervous energy live with Rollins taking on most of that responsibility. The feeling was that violence could break out at any moment, which couldn’t be more in line for a hardcore show.42. Tom Araya (Slayer)

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42. Tom Araya (Slayer)

Slayer were one of those bands parents were terrified to see their kids listening to when they first came on the scene in the '80s. Things only got darker as the band delved more and more into the Satanic and sinister realms with Tom Araya dishing out controversy with his darting style. The singer-bassist has a palpable aggression that conveyed that Slayer said what they meant and meant what they said.41. Peter Steele (Type O Negative)

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41. Peter Steele (Type O Negative)

Late Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele was inimitable. His dark sarcasm and raunchy sense of humor was one shared with his Type O bandmates, adding charming wit amidst the typical doom and gloom of the band’s music. Known for taunting the crowd (exemplified in the fake live album ‘The Origin of the Feces’), his interaction with fans was playful and ultimately one of gratitude behind his sly grin. Steele’s hulking stature was especially imposing, especially during the reckless Carnivore days.40. Marilyn Manson

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40. Marilyn Manson

One of the most controversial frontmen ever, Marilyn Manson was a dangerous figure in the mid-’90s with incendiary live performances and lyrics that kept parents up at night. Always trying to turn everything on its head, few have made more waves than Manson, whether it was his intention or not. His sinister voice is chilling, rounding out the industrial tinge to his brand of metal. 39. Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)

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39. Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)

The Alice in Chains sound is so distinct because of Layne Staley’s crooning wail, combining elements of grunge and forging it in a metallic furnace to create one of the most dynamic groups to come out of the ‘90s. His lyrics dealt with addiction and depression, which was a well-documented part of the singer’s relatively short life. Staley has inspired countless singers and transcended quite divisive boundaries that existed between two genres at the time.38. King Diamond

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38. King Diamond

King Diamond is the complete package. He’s got the makeup, the stage design, horror concepts and possibly the most unmistakable voice in all of heavy metal. Every show and every album is theatrical from top to bottom, providing visuals in his shows to go along with the chilling music. After a lengthy hiatus due to back issues and a host of heart problems, King Diamond is back and tearing up the stage with his shows serving as a time capsule to those halcyon metal days.37. Rob Zombie

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37. Rob Zombie

Taking the idea of performing live means becoming a master of ceremonies. With his gritty voice and industrial flavored groove, Rob Zombie treats his shows like an event and it certainly comes across so when watching the singer tear through his set. While he takes tremendous influence from Alice Cooper, their co-headlining tour together proved that he truly sets himself apart as a unique frontman, even when placed side-by-side with one of his idols.36. Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)

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36. Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)

Twisted Sister exist because of their persistence and unparalleled stage presence. Frontman Dee Snider can take a bulk of this credit, doing anything it took to make it. Playing over 2000 shows with the band before their first album came out, Twisted Sister were built for the stage. Snider is an absolute maniac who leaves everything on the stage, screaming his head off and running around with more energy than the sun. His lyrics are personal and positive, bringing even more fun to the band.35. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)

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35. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)

Eddie Vedder’s voice helped define grunge and is at the forefront of one of the genre’s biggest bands. The singer is built for the stage, performing sets often consisting of 30-40 songs. This is quite a taxing demand to put on anyone’s vocal cords for just one night, much less years and years of touring. Vedder shows no signs of slowing down, going out night after night proving he is among the best in class as far as rock singers go.34. Joey Ramone (Ramones)

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34. Joey Ramone (Ramones)

Joey Ramone seemed like an unlikely rock star until he threw on a leather jacket and dedicated his voice to a microphone. Both were inseparable from Joey once he became the heart of the Ramones, leading the seminal punk rock band for 22 years. One of rock’s true icons, Joey’s voice barrels through countless punk anthems but was also characterized by a softer side which brought unparalleled warmth into the hard-nosed genre he helped create.33. Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction)

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33. Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction)

A true showman, Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction is an animal onstage, throwing down some strange moves to the band’s alchemical brew of alternative rock peppered with metal and psychedelia. Music like that certainly calls for a wild man behind the mic. Farrell can sing, scream, and shout always bursting at the seems with energy and unpredictability. 32. Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)

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32. Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)

As frontman for Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong has written some of the catchiest rock songs of all time. And when it comes to a live show, the singer turns into a circus ringleader, maintaining an energy that few can match onstage.31. Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

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31. Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Anthony Kiedis invented a unique style of singing without even trying. The Red Hot Chili Peppers leader darts throughout a song, sticking the listener with rhymes brandishing the smooth flow of a rap or reggae vocalist and the energy of a rock superstar. Kiedis possesses an unteachable charisma and gravitational pull. You can’t help but admire his individuality and penchant for performance, drawing out a brilliant vocal blueprint no frontman has been able to replicate.30. Paul Stanley (KISS)

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30. Paul Stanley (KISS)

The ‘Starchild’ of KISS, Paul Stanley is one of rock’s greatest entertainers. His voice has filled arenas across the globe along with his infamous stage banter, that can sometimes be even more entertaining than the music, and that’s really saying something! Stanley is one of the band’s chief-songwriters, penning some of the most successful hits of all time across all of music. The unmistakable voice has a certain charm to it with its anthemic intentions that has the ability to connect with an audience.29. Corey Taylor (Slipknot / Stone Sour)

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29. Corey Taylor (Slipknot / Stone Sour)

Slipknot have grown into one of metal’s biggest acts, which is staggering considered the extremity of the band. The Iowa natives have been relentless over the course of their career, putting on one of the most entertaining and dangerous live performances you can see. Corey Taylor’s visceral barks and clean sung hooks counterplay to give Slipknot depth in addition to him being an absolute madman onstage. He's also proven to be a great rock singer as frontman of Stone Sour.28. Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)

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28. Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine)

Zack de la Rocha is pure electricity on the mic. While fronting Rage Against the Machine he pummeled his audience with sophisticated street poetry perfectly weaved around some of rock’s all-time greatest riffs. Zack’s presence is intangible, supercharging his gift to make you listen and contemplate the meaning behind his every word. He’s the unchecked king of the rap/rock hybrid and can preach to an audience of millions with the silver tongue of history’s great revolutionaries. 27. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)

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27. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)

When you're in one of the biggest bands in the world and it all falls apart, it's hard to recover. But Dave Grohl didn't miss a beat when he went from drummer of Nirvana to frontman of Foo Fighters. He's now one of the biggest rock stars on the planet, and deservedly so.26. Till Lindemann (Rammstein)

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26. Till Lindemann (Rammstein)

Rammstein’s shows are downright dangerous. You’d be hard-pressed to find more fire at a controlled burn than at one of the German industrialists live performances. Hulking frontman Till Lindemann takes on the brunt of danger, affixing flamethrowers to his face, doing flips on stage with flames shooting out of his boots, and wearing giant metal wings shooting fire. Get the point? His low voice is tailored perfectly for the band, with a lovable accent and lyrics replete with comedic sexual innuendo.25. Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat / Fugazi)

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25. Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat / Fugazi)

Not only did Ian MacKaye front two of rock’s most influential bands, he pretty much started the “straight edge” movement of clean living in the hardcore scene. As singer for Minor Threat, MacKaye was an early pioneer of hardcore music, while as frontman for Fugazi (who technically are still on hiatus), he took DIY to new heights by selling hundreds of thousands of albums via his own label, Dischord Records, and charging only $5 for concert tickets.24. Maynard James Keenan (Tool)

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24. Maynard James Keenan (Tool)

Maynard James Keenan is a songwriter’s songwriter. Possessing one of rock’s most dynamic voices, Maynard can be the most soothing, aggressive or distressing vocalist on the planet according to his mood. His live performances are just as captivating and schizophrenic, whether he’s fronting his own holy trilogy of celebrated bands; Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Maynard’s lyrics are also some of the most layered and dissected in rock history, providing the bedrock for countless individuals’ personal philosophies.23. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)

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23. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)

Longtime Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan helped the band become the unstoppable force they were in the 1970s. Following the departure of Rod Evans after the band made a conscious decision to get heavier, Gillan was selected as his replacement and the band started their rock domination. Gillan’s gruff voice and ability to belt out some high screams like in “Child in Time” also kick-started what would become the definition of heavy metal vocals. 22. Roger Daltrey (The Who)

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22. Roger Daltrey (The Who)

Sure, guitarist Pete Townshend is the Who's chief songwriter, but you need a strong voice to sing some of the most powerful rock anthems of all time. And Roger Daltrey has been the ultimate lead singer -- plus he twirls a mic like none other!21. Joe Strummer (The Clash)

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21. Joe Strummer (The Clash)

As primary frontman for the group known as “The Only Band That Matters,” Joe Strummer helped lead the Clash to legendary status in just a few short years. The raspy voiced singer-guitarist provided the antithesis of the arena-rock crooners of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, taking on sociopolitical injustices and delivering some of the greatest punk songs ever written.20. Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)

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20. Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)

Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor is the complete package when it comes to evaluating a frontman. Reznor is a spectacle to behold live as his unbridled nervous energy brings conviction to the performance and presentation of his industrial mastery. He can tweak the knobs in the studio, is a multi-instrumentalist, and is the sole creative force behind the band. What more can anyone ask for?19. Johnny Rotten (The Sex Pistols / PiL)

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19. Johnny Rotten (The Sex Pistols / PiL)

Perhaps the most rebellious and rambunctious frontman on this whole list, Johnny Rotten was the face of the punk rock revolution of the late '70s. As John Lydon, he also has fronted the innovative post-punk band Public Image Ltd for more than 30 years.18. Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)

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18. Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)

All Lemmy needs to do is walk onstage and the crowd goes absolutely wild. While other musicians are considered godlike, Lemmy is God. Rock’s most uncompromising musician has been the driving force behind Motorhead for 40 years, with an unflinching discography that sounds like, well, Motorhead! The band is its own genre and Lemmy’s gravely voice, dirty bass playing, and outlaw lyrics defines it all.17. Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)

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17. Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is one of the most entertaining singers in rock. A jitterbug onstage, Tyler is always bouncing around and delivering his soulful and bluesy vocals over Aerosmith’s timeless brand. He could flip the switch going from energetic and charismatic to somber and beautiful. Just listen to “Train Kept a Rollin’” and “Dream On” back to back and you’ve got a pretty full spectrum representing Tyler.16. David Lee Roth (Van Halen)

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16. David Lee Roth (Van Halen)

David Lee Roth is a man who needs no introduction. His legendary performances coupled with over the top flashy stagewear helped Van Halen set the world on fire. Whether it was doing split jumps over drum risers or martial art demonstrations with his katana, which once infamously whacked him in the head, Diamond Dave did it all. Roth’s unique voice is playful, perfectly suited for Van Halen’s feel-good rock ‘n’ roll. 15. Philip Anselmo (Pantera / Down)

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15. Philip Anselmo (Pantera / Down)

Pantera flew the flag for heavy metal in the 1990s, bringing a dominating groove to the genre. Philip Anselmo provided an intimidating presence vocally, with aggressive and angsty lyrics and his famed banshee-like howls. He was an imposing frontman, often jumping off equipment onstage, matching the intensity of Pantera’s music. Anselmo also experienced success with his sludge band Down and has been involved in several other projects, as well.14. Alice Cooper

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14. Alice Cooper

When Alice Cooper started to perform live, he quickly gained a reputation for being a threat to society. He was beheaded onstage nightly, performed with giant snakes, and created a stunning visual show that would help set the bar for rock ‘n’ roll. Eventually branching away from the Alice Cooper band and retaining the moniker for solo purposes, Alice is still terrorizing stages around the world.13. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

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13. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain became the voice of a generation and brought rock’s most dominant movement of the ‘90s into the mainstream. Kurt’s incredible songwriting skill, iconic yell, highly experimental style and chaotic stage presence personified what the world was looking for in music at the time. Kurt’s compositions feel untouched by time and there has arguably been no rock star more influential despite two decades having passed since his death.12. Bon Scott (AC/DC)

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12. Bon Scott (AC/DC)

AC/DC legend Bon Scott helped define the Australian rock group with his energetic stage presence and nasal toned voice. His lyrics were full of tongue-in-cheek sexual innuendo and being a straight-up badass. Embracing all that is rock ‘n’ roll, Scott was fan's singer that had the ability to connect with so many at such a basic level through his music. He helped make the average rock fan feel like AC/DC were just like them with the same problems and the same outlook on how to have fun.11. Jimi Hendrix

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11. Jimi Hendrix

There is no master of the guitar like Jimi Hendrix, but what often gets overlooked is how captivating of a frontman Hendrix was. While his voice was nothing remarkable by technical standards, it is impossible to imagine anything else over Jimi’s music. The soulfulness of his voice was in perfect harmony with the acid-rock he created and brought out the best in his live performances. Also a showman, Hendrix famously lit his guitar on fire and played a guitar solo with his teeth.10. Brian Johnson (AC/DC)

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10. Brian Johnson (AC/DC)

Following the passing of AC/DC legend Bon Scott, it seemed insurmountable for anyone else to front the band. When remembering Scott’s praise of Geordie singer Brian Johnson, the guys got in contact with him and brought him in to audition for AC/DC. A few days later he was accepted into the band and they went on to record ‘Back in Black.’ Johnson’s style is unmistakable and he propelled AC/DC to unimaginable new heights.9. James Hetfield (Metallica)

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9. James Hetfield (Metallica)

How many frontmen can rock a stadium on an open platform stage surrounded by fans on every side? Who knows, but James Hetfield definitely can! Oh, and he does it from behind his guitar, too. His gritty style matches Metallica’s unhinged approach to relentless thrashing fury, which only gets more intense when the band plays live. Crowd engagement is paramount in metal, and few engage more than Hetfield.8. Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses)

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8. Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses)

Guns N’ Roses wild man Axl Rose is one of rock’s most dangerous frontmen. The band debuted with one of the best rock albums in history with the incendiary Axl leading the charge with his wide-ranging voice and scathing lyrics. The band has lived on the edge from the beginning and Axl quickly gained a reputation as one of rock's most unpredictable live performers.7. Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)

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7. Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)

When Ozzy Osbourne responded to an ad for a singer, it turned out the other members of the band were his high school enemies. This unlikely union allowed Ozzy’s definitive voice put a stamp on the first true heavy metal band with Black Sabbath, but he didn’t stop there. The Prince of Darkness formed a solo band after his ousting from Black Sabbath and went on to enjoy one of the most successful careers of anyone not only in rock, but in all of music.6. Iggy Pop (The Stooges)

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6. Iggy Pop (The Stooges)

Iggy Pop could very well be the best live performer on this whole list. Known as the Godfather of Punk, Iggy just about invented every daring thing you see a frontman do onstage, whether it's stage diving, crowd surfing or just performing with reckless abandon. He’s still going strong into his late 60s as both frontman of the influential band The Stooges and as a solo act.5. Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow / Black Sabbath / Dio)

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5. Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow / Black Sabbath / Dio)

Ronnie James Dio fronted not one, not two, but three of rock and metal’s greatest bands of all time (Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio) with a voice that could level a house all the way until the end. His lyrics were filled with fantasy, providing an escape to a world that almost seemed real. He helped shape heavy metal and influenced countless singers, but will never be replicated.4. Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

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4. Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

Few singers possess the range of Judas Priest’s Rob Halford. The dynamic singer can provide a soft, low croon all the way to some of the metal genre’s finest screams. Halford is the Metal God and nobody is going to argue against that. He defined the heavy metal look with the leather and studs back in the mid-‘70s and is still in top shape to this day.3. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)

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3. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)

Famed Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant was a unique entity at the time, employing higher singing that helped pave the way for what became the staple of heavy metal vocals. The often bare-chested singer helped the band lead an assault on crowds, bringing soulful performances and an engaging smile that reflected the energy of the seminal rock band’s music. 2. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)

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2. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)

Iron Maiden’s “air raid siren” Bruce Dickinson is a fountain of youth, showing absolutely no signs of age as Iron Maiden inch closer to four decades of pure traditional heavy metal. Dickinson is an athlete of a frontman, running wing to wing across the stage, never missing a note and seemingly never out of breath. Always trying to perform to the furthest person in the audience, he is the consummate frontman and more than deserving of this spot on the list.1. Freddie Mercury (Queen)

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1. Freddie Mercury (Queen)

Rock music has and will never see another frontman like Queen’s Freddie Mercury. The man had absolutely everything essential in making the perfect rock star. Mercury’s vocal and songwriting skills were at the very least, phenomenal. Perhaps no band in recent history can claim the number of true anthems that Queen were able to pen. Freddie’s stage presence was unmatched, his influence feels infinite and most importantly, he was an individual; a type of singularity that could trigger the Big Bang. Every musician has their weak spots, but Freddie never showed a hint of instability in his art. He was simply born to rock and he takes the No. 1 spot on our list.

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Admittedly it's taken binge watching to bring it to the fore but it never fails to amuse me just how ship!driven Gina is and how she enjoys participating in the gossip of people falling in love/flirting/getting together.

She is a complete cliché of a trope, God love her! The woman who can't deal with her own feelings/relationships/let most people close to her and who broke up with Adam ONLY because she knew he wanted to have children and she was infertile is also the same woman who loves other people falling in love and can - depending who it is - be the adult version of the kid shoving two dolls at each other shouting "NOW KISS!" She's also the mother of her entire relief of overgrown children police officers.

Early PM Gina is currently shipping Tiny Ears Luke and Kerry whilst simultaneously shipping Craig and Luke. She just doesn't know that her Pet Sgt's mystery man is Luke yet. She only knows that he has BIIIIG FEEEEELLLLIIINNNNGZ for someone (and he's driving her mad that he won't tell her who it is!) and she lights up like this....

... each time she gets some more information out of Craig, especially when she finds out they've kissed. She makes sure to ask him how his love life is and if there's any updates on his Mystery Man almost every single time they chat and tells him to essentially just grab him and go for it! (Later she'll also be the one who finds Craig and Luke in bed together on the morning of Luke and Kerry's wedding and has to run around trying to keep a lid on it as well as deal with the situation and bash Craig about the head for it).

(though how the woman who sees all and knows all has not realised what's going on right under her nose I really don't know!)

She's often teasing - or admonishing Smithy for his bad choices* around women over the years, especially when it's Kerry who to Gina at least has treated Smithy very badly over the last few weeks of her life - including unofficially accusing him of rape and then refusing to decide whether or not she's making it official and almost getting him murdered by Irene and her sons (though she doesn't know that bit which always wrangled with me! Especially as Irene went on to kidnap Gina herself!)

*Let's face it, the only women he's kissed on-screen who haven't gone on to die in a v horrible way (that we know of!) are Cherry from Bad Habits, the irritating shop assistant in A Night To Forget/A Day To Remember and Stevie! (Potentially the nurse in Zero Tolerance but I don't think that went anywhere - at least not onscreen). Ah and not forgetting (sadly!) Kezia.

In the 400's, Rod has just asked June out for a date and Gina is behind the front desk, veeeeeeerrrrry slowly but obviously stepping forward to listen in whilst pretending she isn't and then teases June about it.

She's still teasing her about it like 10 eps on:

And again the episode after that one!

"From Rod is it? Just a friend is it?" "Yeah!" "Yeah yeah!"

If only she'd actually opened up to Jonathan when she'd gone to do so to tell him that she was ready to commit - but then didn't because he was leaving Sun Hill (and only leaving because she wouldn't commit!)😢

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LEGO MONKIE KID AU/MAIN AU

this is a slendytubbies x Lego Monkie Kid

Roles:

tinky winky- season 4 mask guy

Dipsy/no head- mei

Laa Laa- macaque

Po- MK

guardian/white tubby- Sun Wukong

shadow tubby- The Mayor

Noo Noo- Lady Bone Demon

newborns- Flower Fruit Mountain Monkeys

cave tubby- spider queen

yeti tubby- scorpion queen

arrow tubby-huntsman

SGT. Miles- redson

Ron- Meis parents

Richard/military captain- Azure Lion

Dutch- YellowTusk

Finn- Golden-Winged Peng

((GOREY PICTURES DOWN BELOW the art is not mine but I will possibly get banned if I show the actual designs))

Laa Laa has great hearing but it blind because of getting attack please read the story if confused. So that why macaque is her role

Part about this au story- the main four (tinky winky Dipsy Laa Laa Po) have been there before anyone else so has walten/guardian. So in the story wukong (saviour basically) sees the last infected by Noo Noo. Guardian ofc or should I say crawler tubby who looks like.. this. ((OLD AND NEW))

Crawler tubby is somewhat comforted by Sun Wukong so he doesn’t attack basically joining the journey but can easily get trigger by loud noises he gets aggressive AND WILL ATTACK.

The other tubbys look abit off but I’ll show anyways

((Tinky winky/purple one and Dipsy Green one.))

((Laa Laa yellow one yeti tubby cave tubby arrow tubby and po red one))

So it’s based of the kids show teletubbies but turned it into a horror game.. the main antagonist is Noo Noo (evil robot) and in the beginning you are po (red one and youngest) you start of all happy and cute but when you talk to Laa Laa (yellow one) she says she had a nightmare. With shadow tubby (antagonist in the episodes and gameplay) she explains that this thing said that they were all gonna die and get killed by tinky winky (purple one) po comforts Laa Laa. And they went on to their day until po had to make tubby custard (thing that makes them go insane.) she feeds it to Dipsy (green one) tinky winky Laa Laa and herself at nighttime po couldn’t sleep and tinky winky woke up. He got up and broke the tubby custard machine before running off (you have a choice to like wake up the others and chase after him only Laa Laa wakes up because Dipsy is to lazy../j or let them sleep and chase after tinky winky yourself let’s just say u chose woke up Laa Laa) when po wake up Laa Laa they grab giant ass flashlights and go into the woods chasing after tinky they had to separate at some point after looking everywhere she found tinky winky at the beach. But (TRIGGER WARNING MAJOR TRIGGER WARJIJG: blood and death.) Laa Laa was dead under a pine tree with eyes ripped out because tinky winky went fucking insane his skin went pale and pure black eyes with black shit coming down it you run to house to find also Dipsy dead (deception so no head) po runs other way to only get corner and (TRIGGER WARNING ANOTHER TRIGGER WARNING: more death and hanging.!) and po gets h@nged by tinky winky. This is where you come along the guardian the one who watches over everyone you have to go collect custards and see what’s wrong with them but you also stumble across dead bodies and during some time tinky winky comes along when you grab one more custard he consumes it and turns into GIANT ass hulk thing and the guardian/walten runs (you can either run to the mountains where you meet yeti tubby another evil infected or if you go into cave you meet cave tubby. ALSO INFECTED everybody’s monster.) in the cave after you do some maze you see Laa Laa as a hideous monster being having giant claws and scratched out eyes so she’s blind but she has incredible hearing like macaque sorta so you have to be quiet while collecting custards. When you grab the last custard Laa Laa is blocking entrance you have to distract her- so you throw a rock at a pillar which causes Laa Laa to attack the pillars making it collapse on her which you can decide to kill her by (trigger warning) bashing her head with a rock or just leaving her to die slowly you make it to the desserts (where you meet Dipsy in a station to contact the military.) you go into the station and meet a guy named ron a blue/indigo tubby (he dies by Dipsy chainsaw) he explains that you need to find a keycard from somebody’s dead body and also explains about Dipsy. He has no head (ofc i said that) and a chainsaw are started to kill everybody when you grab keycard from a (TRIGGER WARNING) dead corpse you see Ron get (TRIGGER WARNING.) sliced into pieces by Dipsy chainsaw you soon yk start to hallucinate about the tubbys saying ‘come play with us!!!’ And crap and you follow them while seeing them you see one of Dipsy and knock out of it and boom chase theme. Dipsy falls over a laser which kills him and how you optain his chainsaw you use keycard to go to the other room. But meet TADADADAAA Noo Noo. He explains that he is just fixing them and making them stronger you two can argue but then he uses a giant robot which you fight with chainsaw. And you won you contact military and go outside to see Noo Noo again talking about his plans and you can choose to die and became a evil infected (you lose your legs.) or be weak and get killed (dw you fight po and win) after you win pos fight you kill Noo Noo. Of course the military shows up so your of course JOINING THE ARMY YIPPEEEE and the story goes along by there.