Musician collaborations are always a tricky topic. They are usually done from a commercial perspective or lack the impact that the people involved aspire to ach ...

Led Zeppelin is the band that defined the 70s. That much is cleared. The songs, the performances, and even their image marked this decade, even beyond rock and the birth of metal. It is a testament ...

Rock lore loves the singer, worships the guitarist, and lionizes the drummer. Yet the bassist, the one literally binding rhythm to melody, often ends up the whipping post when ego, money, and misery ...

The mainstream media has never been a big fan of metal, and that’s why the genre is far more authentic than any other in the music industry. Speaking of authenticity, there is Motorhead and Lemmy in ...

Chastain is perhaps the most underrated metal band with a female vocalist of all time. They have been around since the early 80s and have churned out lots of amazing heavy metal albums with female ...

1. Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Heaven & Hell, Elf) Ronnie James Dio in the 80s. Universally revered, Ronnie James Dio was a monumental figure in heavy metal, known for his ...

“Nananananana nanana…” Yes, that’s the song. Once you’ve heard it, it’s impossible to forget. The Memory Remains is undoubtedly one of Metallica’s most memorable songs and unquestionably one of the ...

While the rock and roll bands in the ‘60s laid the foundations for rock and roll to take over the world, the top 12 rock bands from the ‘70s took everything to the next level. Yes, ready or not, in ...

The 1990s was an iconic era for Green Day, a staple punk trio that pushed the genre through the early decade and up to the present day. Debuting in 1990 with 39/Smooth, the 1990s saw the release of ...

Metal bands had their heyday in the 80s and, believe it or not, controversy also helped. These were the days of the “satanic panic” and a lot of parents were concerned about metal music. A lot of ...

Dave Mustaine is one of the most successful and gifted metal guitarists of all time and goes without saying. His career with Megadeth is an example of determination, hard work, and creativity.