20 Albums Released In 2023 That 80s Metal Fans Should Hear… Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller and smaller. However, don’t...
heavy metal
Heavy metal is a forceful, intense type of rock music characterized by powerful guitar riffs, driving beats, and heightened energy. Originating in the late 1960s and 1970s, it frequently includes themes that are dark or defiant, exceptional musicianship, and a distinct attitude that has led to numerous subgenres and devoted fan communities.
The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded with band members with huge, hair-sprayed hair, and outlandish, often colorful outfits, and both male...
The 1980s hard rock and metal scene is widely known as a generation of excess and a lot of over-the-top imagery. In fact, most people refer to the 80s as the decade of Hair Metal or Glam Metal because...
25 Bands That Were Influential To The 80s Glam Metal Scene… The 1980s were an awesome time thanks to the glam/hair metal scene. The image almost became as important as the music during this period, and MTV helped keep...
# 15 Rage Rage actually formed in Germany in 1984 under the name Avenger but changed their name to Rage in 1985 after another band was also using the name. The band has had a large album output over...
Often, I’m asked what it’s like backstage when I get to interview the artists. Many times the artists arrive at the venue with a very limited amount of time to get the equipment set up, do soundchecks and take...
Wednesday 13 Interview…I joined Wednesday 13 on his tour bus in Ybor City, Tampa Florida for a discussion that including the new album Necrophaze, his take on the music business, touring with Static-X, his musical influences and what the...
Interview With Virus, Guitarist From Dope… I recently caught up with Virus from the band Dope on their current tour with Static-X. I’ve been a longtime fan of the band and Virus’ guitar work is some incredible stuff. If...
RAVEN are that rare thing in music, true originals – cut these guys with a razor and they will BLEED true heavy metal – a more intense live band does not exist on this planet! Hailing from Newcastle Upon...
David Ellefson, the legendary bassist for Megadeth, is gearing up for some special tour dates with his all-star group Metal Allegiance. Metal Allegiance’s core members are David Ellefson (Megadeth), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Mike Portnoy (Ex-Dream Theater) and Mark Menghi. ...
