Cat Badra

Michigan

Senior Staff Writer at Audio Ink Radio

Reporter at Alternative Fix

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Timeless Guilty Pleasure Songs of the '90s

3 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Timeless Guilty Pleasure Songs of the ’90s2025-06-05There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a guilty pleasure here and there, and in that spirit, some of the best guilty pleasure songs are from the 1990s. Sure, the 1990s were known as the grunge decade, and so many of the era’s trademark songs were so widespread that it wasn’t embarrassing at all to crank them. But, a few songs from the ’90s may feel a bit silly playing loud today.
Original Members of Beloved '70s Band Back Together

3 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Original Members of Beloved ’70s Band Back Together2025-06-04There aren’t too many great bands from the 1970s who are still together and making music, so it’s extra special when one of them resurfaces and releases new material. Some of the biggest bands of the ’70s include Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and the Who, so of those, not many are releasing new music. Black Sabbath, of course, even has their final show ever scheduled for this July.
The Greatest Led Zeppelin Album of All Time

3 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

The Greatest Led Zeppelin Album of All Time2025-05-31Led Zeppelin broke out in the 1970s and became one of the most legendary and pioneering bands in the hard rock genre. While Zeppelin had a varied and diverse style to their music, the band really became recognized for their influence on hard rock and heavy metal. While some say the first heavy metal album came from Black Sabbath, others disagree and say it was from Led Zeppelin.
Taylor Swift May Get Her First Tattoo - And in an Interesting Spot

4 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Taylor Swift May Get Her First Tattoo — And in an Interesting Spot2025-05-30Taylor Swift isn’t considered a rock chick. She has no tattoos and sings pop and country music, so it would be a stretch to say that Swift, in any way, is a rocker, and she would probably agree with that assessment. But, Swift is channeling her inner rock star with an announcement that was tucked away in her latest bit of career news.
The 'Big 4' Bands of the 1970s

4 weeks ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

The ‘Big 4’ Bands of the 1970s2025-05-29The 1970s brought a variety of top-notch rock bands that simply ruled the airwaves at a time when that meant everything. The ’70s also offered a new, harder form of rock music that hadn’t been around before. Frankly, a plethora of pioneering hard rock bands form the decade are to thank for a lot of the hard rock and metal music that is so popular today.
Legendary Rock Guitarist Dead at 77

1 month ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Legendary Rock Guitarist Dead at 772025-05-27It’s always a sad moment to learn about a beloved rocker passing away. But, it’s happening more often as our favorite musicians are getting older, especially in the classic rock world. Now, the music community is mourning after the death of a legendary rock guitarist who was also a singer, producer and songwriter. That musician is Rick Derringer, who passed away this week at 77 years old.
The Greatest Judas Priest Album of All Time

1 month ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

The Greatest Judas Priest Album of All Time2025-05-20Judas Priest is not-so arguably one of the greatest metal bands in the history of the genre. From the band’s early days in Birmingham in the late-1960s to their latest studio album, 2024’s “Invincible Shield,” Judas Priest have helped carry the torch of British heavy metal for decades. Without Judas Priest, it’s very possible that the British heavy metal movement would never have become as strong and influential as it did.
Alice in Chains Founder Makes Big Announcement

1 month ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Alice in Chains Founder Makes Big Announcement2025-05-19Alice in Chains is one of the “big four” of grunge bands, if there was an actual big four of the genre. They would sit alongside Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam with the honor, although other bands such as Screaming Trees, Mudhoney and Green River also have their place in grunge rock history.
5 Guilty Pleasure Songs From the '80s

1 month ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

5 Guilty Pleasure Songs From the ’80s2025-05-18The 1980s were simply a fun, wild decade for music, so there should really be nothing embarrassing about rocking out to the hits of the ’80s. But, there are a few songs from that era that could be designated as guilty pleasures. So, what is a guilty pleasure song? It’s something that you love listening to, but perhaps you are a little too embarrassed to crank it at maximum volume.
Beloved Metalcore Band Parts Ways With Longtime Singer

1 month ago | audioinkradio.com | Cat Badra

Beloved Metalcore Band Parts Ways With Longtime Singer2025-05-14It’s always a heartbreaking thing when a favorite band parts ways with a band member, and sometimes it hurts more if that band members is the vocalist. While any band member parting ways with a band stings, the singer often seems a bit closer to fans, because that person is the one singing the vocals and speaking to the heart and soul of the listener.