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James Hetfield confirms that Metallica were definitely nodding to 'Enter Sandman' with one of the big songs from their 1996 ...
What bothers me is the coalitions of lynch mobs against popular heavy bands as a trend,' says Coyle, while speaking about ...
Tool are one of those bands that gets people talking, and a lot of times that talk is about their striking music videos. Most of them are full of abstract imagery that seem to be culled from some ...
Although they’ve had seven singers pass through their ranks since forming back in 1981, most fans of the band consider Joey Belladonna the voice of Anthrax. Hiring Belladonna in late 1984 to replace ...
Now, more than ever, heavy metal is a worldwide affair. The Internet has empowered a generation of would be metal enthusiasts in corners of the planet that once had little to no access to the music we ...
The high pitch scream is as synonymous with heavy metal as Dio's "metal horns." Throughout the 80s, approximately two out of five metal bands employed a singer who rocked the high-pitched delivery and ...
A couple days after the release of Trivium's 'Shattering the Skies Above,' the band's first release that doesn't feature original drummer Travis Smith, frontman Matt Heafy opened up about why Trivium ...
A good cover song goes a long way. The reinterpretation of a classic tune is another great way for an artist to show off their creative side while letting the world know they have impeccable musical ...
Nine Inch Nails have always found ways to expertly mix visual mediums with their songs, so it’s no surprise that they have made some memorable music videos over the years. Many of their clips indulge ...
First appearing on the cover of their 1979 ‘Horror Business’ single, the Misfits’ instantly recognizable skull logo was inspired by the titular character in ‘The Crimson Ghost,’ a 1946 film serial.
When you think '80s metal, your mind probably goes straight to black leather, big hair and MTV. Well, you'd be about half right. Not every '80s metal band had big hair, but nearly every signed act was ...
The day after Sal Costa got married to his long-time girlfriend in Toronto, the pair weren't able to shut out the outside world and truly enjoy their first day as husband and wife. While he is ...