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Heavy metal, a genre born in the late 1960s and maturing throughout the 1970s, is a sonic powerhouse that has evolved into a diverse and enduring force in the world of rock music. Characterized by its amplified distortion, emphatic beats, and often operatic vocals, heavy metal pushes the boundaries of intensity and complexity. Pioneered by bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, it has since diversified into subgenres ranging from thrash metal to power metal to doom metal. Known for its often dark and intricate lyrical themes, heavy metal explores a vast array of subjects, from fantasy to social issues. With a global fanbase and a strong subculture, heavy metal has proven resilient, continually reinventing itself while staying true to its core ethos of sonic power and rebellious spirit.
This is the story of how good kids, from presumedly good families, went horribly wrong. One might ponder how a band of Phoenix, AZ high school buddies who possessed a knack for cranking out third rate Rolling Stones, The Who and Yardbirds covers could, over time, devolve into the founders of Shock Rock. First as…
Ghost’s Skeletá dives deep into darkness with raw emotion, heavy riffs, and gothic flair. Tobias Forge leads with menace and charm, blending vulnerability and power into a haunting, theatrical journey that’s both intimate and electrifying.
Blood Dynasty finds Arch Enemy balancing brutality with melody, weaving blistering riffs, dark tones, and Alissa White-Gluz’s dynamic vocals. From the ferocious “Dream Stealer” to the haunting “Illuminate the Path,” it’s a bold evolution that stays true to their metal roots.
Who the hell was Mars Bonfire? He was Dennis Edmonton, a guitarist and composer of “Born To Be Wild,” which was recorded by Steppenwolf. “Born To Be Wild” was a seminal song. Originally written as a ballad it is often considered the first “Heavy Metal song.” Released in 1968, “Born To Be Wild” encapsulated the…
Artist Bios Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin, one of the most iconic and influential rock bands in history, was formed in London in 1968. The band consisted of Jimmy Page (guitar), Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (bass and keyboards), and John Bonham (drums). Combining blues, hard rock, folk, and experimental elements, Led Zeppelin pioneered a…
On this day… Metallica performed in China for the first time when they played the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. Both concerts, the one on this day and a second the following day were sold out with fans coming from all over China. “It is so rare for us to be able to say that we…
Heaven :x: Hell is Sum 41’s final album, split between pop-punk anthems and heavy, thrash-inspired tracks. “Heaven” revisits their catchy roots, while “Hell” embraces aggression. It’s a farewell that highlights both sides of their evolution
After over five decades of defining and redefining heavy metal, Judas Priest returns with Invincible Shield, an album that doesn’t just revisit their roots but reaffirms their enduring prowess.
Corey Taylor’s CMF2 is a fiery, unfiltered blast of rage, heart, and swagger. Jumping from barroom brawls to tender ballads, it’s chaotic in the best way—raw, real, and relentless. No mask, no filter—just Taylor burning it all down.
Four decades in, this is a thunderous, riff-heavy roar of defiance. Bleak but unbowed, it wrestles with age and legacy through raw lyrics, pounding drums, and stomping riffs. Not reinvention—just refusal to coast. Loud, flawed, and fully alive.