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

One of thrash and heavy metal's most famous drummers (notably from the genres' most famous band) was born on 1963.

Big hair, big sounds, and big albums that have stood the test of time — these are the most collected album by 11 big '80s metal bands (on Discogs). Here is a look at 11 big '80s metal bands' most ...

As the year winds down, Pollstar have compiled a list of the 25 Most Popular Touring Acts of the Millennium (2001-2025). Among them are two metal bands, with one of the acts even cracking the Top 10 ...

Metal benefitted greatly from the mainstream in the 80s and, to some degree, in the 90s. There were a lot of bands that gained a lot of popularity thanks to the historical context. This doesn’t mean ...

Groups like Ghost and Sleep Token are prioritizing lore and musicianship — and demonstrating how niche fandoms can take an act to the top of the charts. By Hank Shteamer In July, near the end of a ...

It’s that time of year again, with Spotify announcing earlier this week that their annual Spotify Wrapped feature compiling your listening habits and following has been compiled for the past year. As ...

We’re about a quarter-century removed from the days when nu metal ruled the airwaves, and the once-maligned subgenre of music continues to hold a hell of a lot more cultural significance than its ...

There were many incredible shows at the final Underground Music Showcase, but one of the most unforgettable acts wasn’t even part of the official lineup. The band has discovered busking is a key to ...