Has the heavy metal era passed? Many fans of the genre would laugh in your face if you ask them this question about a rock music genre that probably has the most sub-genres around and has, since its ...

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“The Beatles” and “heavy metal” are largely regarded as residing on opposite ends of the musical spectrum. But every so often on a rogue 1960s track, the Venn diagram between these two phenomena ...

Pop might be an icky word for heavy metal diehards. But remember, “pop” is just short for popular. And if you’re favorite band sells millions of records, then they are, by definition, popular. History ...

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Pantheon Media and Metal Blade Records, two pioneering forces in music and media, have joined forces to create "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal", a new podcast series for fans of heavy metal and ...

There’s a long-standing idea that ’90s grunge killed the ’80s metal scene. That is true, to an extent. It definitely had a profound impact on hair metal, no doubt. I think there’s a case to be made, ...

Heavy metal is most well-known for being confrontational, abrasive, and fiery. But on some occasions, it can be one of the saddest music genres of all time. Like R.E.M. once said, “Everybody Hurts”.

Fake Names showcase a total power pop mastery on "Until It's Normal," mixing glam rock, Motown girl groups, and lots of Big Star worship into a gem of a song.