We use the terms “legend” and “icon” to describe influential musicians. And there are some years in music history where it almost feels as though something supernatural has taken place. If somewhere ...

Here is the best metal song of each year of the 1980s, including one runner-up for all 10 years!

For some, the 1980s were about neon and new wave, yacht rock and wine coolers, wide lapels and pristine pop. For others, the decade is remembered as a time to don a battle jacket, throw up the horns, ...

The musical zeitgeist is constantly in flux and ever-evolving. Many a band sink beneath the whims of its ebbs and flows. One-hit wonders and even iconic bands that are intrinsically linked to the ...

What 1980s era rock and metal albums do you feel it’s essential to pass on to your kids? As a teen in the ‘80s, there was a lot of great music to digest. But as I’ve gotten older, it’s always ...

When it comes to the music landscape, one can say that metal ruled the '80s, presenting a cultural turning point and an influx of talent as the genre grew and expanded. Being caught up in the "Satanic ...

Japanese heavy metal legends have been around for 43 years and released a wealth of good music, with their most recent release, the 2021 album Sunburst, being their 28th studio recording. They first ...

Inspired by horror movies and dark themes, legendary bands created a theatrically dark genre, Metal. Linda Diaz and Joey Hays chat with members of the legendary bands Gwar and Impaler to uncover how ...

The death of the Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne this July, and the huge reaction it provoked worldwide, represented ...