Best Rock Music Pics of the Year

See the best rock music photos of the year, featuring live concert shots and behind-the-scenes images.

Best Overall Rock Pics of the Year

Every year, countless amazing live photos are taken of rock bands all over the world. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best overall rock photos of the year, featuring a variety of bands and artists. From up-and-comers to legends, these images capture the energy and spirit of rock music.

Best Newcomer Rock Pics of the Year

It’s been an amazing year for rock music, with so many great newcomers making their presence felt. Here, in no particular order, are my picks for the best newcomer rock pics of the year.

1. ‘Duality’ by Slipknot

2. ‘The Black Parade’ by My Chemical Romance

3. ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ by Iron Maiden

4. ‘All Hope Is Gone’ by Slipknot

5. ‘Death On The Road’ by Iron Maiden

Best Pop-Rock Pics of the Year

2018 has been an amazing year for music, with some incredible pop-rock hits topping the charts. Here are our picks for the best pop-rock pics of the year:

1. Ed Sheeran – ‘Perfect’
2. Taylor Swift – ‘Look What You Made Me Do’
3. Bruno Mars – ‘That’s What I Like’
4. Sam Smith – ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’
5. P!nk – ‘What About Us’
6. Imagine Dragons – ‘Believer’
7. Keith Urban – ‘The Fighter’ (featuring Carrie Underwood)
8. James Arthur – ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’
9. Maroon 5 – ‘What Lovers Do (featuring SZA)’
10. Justin Bieber & BloodPop® – ‘Friends

Best Indie-Rock Pics of the Year

From up-and-coming bands to veteran groups, these are the best indie-rock pics of the year.

Best Hard-Rock Pics of the Year

The best hard-rock pics of the year capture the energy and excitement of the genre. From head-banging moshers to fist-pumping anthems, these photos show why hard rock is one of the most popular genres of music.

Best Classic-Rock Pics of the Year

This was a great year for classic-rock photography. Here are some of our favorite shots from the top photographers in the field.

Best Live-Rock Pics of the Year

It was another great year for rock music, with some amazing live performances captured on camera. Here are our picks for the best live-rock pics of the year.

Best Rock-Ballad Pics of the Year

Rock ballads are a special genre of rock music that often tell a story and express emotions through theotical lyrics set to a slow or moderate rock melody. Many times, the best rock-ballad songs are those that have been able to stand the test of time and remain popular even years after they were first released.

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best rock-ballad pics of the year. We have selected these particular images based on a number of criteria, including artistic merit, historical significance, and overall popularity.

So without further ado, here are the best rock-ballad pics of the year:

1. “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
2. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
3. “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
4. “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac
5. “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton

Best Cover-Rock Pics of the Year

This year’s best cover-rock pics feature a wide variety of musical genres, from alt-rock to classic rock, and everything in between. Whether you’re a fan of The Black Keys or Metallica, there’s something for everyone in this year’s selection. So without further ado, here are the best cover-rock pics of the year!

Best Rock-Guitar Pics of the Year

From stadium anthems to raging riffs, rock guitarists know how to get a crowd going. Here are some of the best rock guitar pics of the year.