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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1h

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 22h

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

#ticosound #latam #usa #liveradioscostarica

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1d

🎶 Now playing on #TicoSound:
Akasha - Cartas Marcadas

🔗 www.ticosound.com | www.liveradioscostarica.com
#LiveRadiosCR #CostaRica #Rock

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1d

🎶 Now playing on #TicoSound:
Magpie Jay - Red Carnation

🔗 www.ticosound.com | www.liveradioscostarica.com
#LiveRadiosCR #CostaRica #Rock

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1d

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1d

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

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 1d

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

#ticosound

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 2d

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

#Korn #NuMetal #NeidermeyersMind #JonathanDavis #RossRobinson #TicoSound #MetalHistory

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 2d

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

#Eminem #RapGod #SlimShady #HipHopLegend #TicoSound

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 2d

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

#AceFrehley #KISS #RIPSpaceman #RockLegend #KissArmy #TicoSound

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 4d

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

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 4d

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

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 5d

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

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TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 5d

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 5d

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 5d

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 7d

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

TicoSound @ticosound.bsky.social · 7d

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