That’s why the records by those bands, along with 10 more listed here, represent the genre’s best — and heaviest — albums ...

Blackbraid, Cradle Of Filth, Deafheaven - black metal continued to dominate in 2025 ...

Horns up! There is nothing like listening to insane guitar riffs, heavy bass, soaring, even growling vocals, and a powerful drum beat. Even better, much of metal music is based on classical theory.

Time and time again, heavy metal bands burst onto the scene hoping to make an impact. While it's tougher for some, some bands that tried to deserve to be remembered. Sometimes a band like Guns N' ...

Some were too early, some too raw and some just caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whether it was bad timing, poor label support, or just being a little too different, these bands never ...

Legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a tour in 2026. The “Run For Your Lives” world tour includes a show on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Hersheypark Stadium.

I didn't think too hard about dedicating the second-ever edition of this column to Ragne Wahlquist. The late Heavy Load frontman left an indelible mark on heavy metal, in his native Sweden and beyond, ...