The 1980s gave us some of the most collected and beloved metal albums in history, with bands like Metallica, Def Leppard, and Judas Priest defining an era. These records didn’t just sell — they became ...

The 1970s were quite a wild time for rock and metal, as it was the decade that really saw the genres branch out and go mainstream. However, those 10 years had nothing on the '80s. Early on in the ...

WARLORD is set for a long-awaited milestone this year as the heavy metal band embarks on its first-ever North American tour. Formed in the early ‘80s by drummer Mark Zonder and the late guitarist ...

These are our picks for the "Big 4" bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. That of course doesn't mean that there are only four legendary thrash bands, it just means they're the bands that are most ...

Iconic '80s Metal Singer, 68, Divides Fans With Recent Performance originally appeared on Parade. As frontman for the multi-platinum glam metal band Ratt, Stephen Pearcy was one of the most ...

Here are 10 essential rock and metal ’80s albums you should own on vinyl. The ’80s were a really interesting time in heavy music because that was when rock and metal really started splintering off ...

The days when ‘80s metal ruled the radio waves and MTV are remembered nowadays with some skepticism, and rightfully so. Look at those outfits, those videos, that hair! Was this really the sound that ...