Def Leppard broke a pretty big charting history record with the release of 'Hysteria' in 1987 and 'Pyromania' in 1983.

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 ...

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 ...

Paul Natkin, Getty Images / Jim Steinfeldt, Getty Images / Mick Hutson, Getty Images / YouTube - Vince Distefano's Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Vault The 1980s: a decade known for its sleazy guitar riffs ...

SALISBURY, United Kingdom — Paul Di’Anno, who was the original lead singer for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66. A statement from Conquest Music says Di’Anno died at his ...

Take a trip back in time and soar high with Eaglewing on its fearless flight into the new wave of heavy metal mayhem. These guys look and sound straight from the early-1980s heavy metal scene, ...

Judas Priest would not exist without these three iconic influences that, according to Rob Halford, were the true originators ...

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 ...

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 ...