The 1980s metal explosion turned many bands into stars overnight as loud choruses and flashy music videos filled arenas and ...

The musical zeitgeist is constantly in flux and ever-evolving. Many a band sink beneath the whims of its ebbs and flows. One-hit wonders and even iconic bands that are intrinsically linked to the ...

Decades after its rise, heavy metal has found its place in mainstream music, but it didn’t come without a fight.

We use the terms “legend” and “icon” to describe influential musicians. And there are some years in music history where it almost feels as though something supernatural has taken place. If somewhere ...

The 1980s are widely regarded as the golden era of heavy metal. That decade produced iconic songs by Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Iron ...

These 20 Rock Bands Helped Make the ’80s So Loud The 1980s gave rock music room to get bigger, louder, and stranger. Hair ...

What 1980s era rock and metal albums do you feel it’s essential to pass on to your kids? As a teen in the ‘80s, there was a lot of great music to digest. But as I’ve gotten older, it’s always ...

Sabbath, Maiden, Metallica: the story of heavy metal contains plenty of big hitters. Lurking just outside the spotlight, ...

Speaking of the devil, the “devil horns,” or “horns,” remains the universal symbol of rock and heavy metal. It’s like saying something you like is “sick,” or, speaking of the 80s, “bad.” So here are ...

SALISBURY, United Kingdom — Paul Di’Anno, who was the original lead singer for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66. A statement from Conquest Music says Di’Anno died at his ...

Heavy metal icon Doro Pesch has shared a major update for her American fans as she prepares for her latest U.S. appearances. The legendary German rocker announced on X that she will host an exclusive ...

Bruce Dickinson, frontman of the legendary 1980s heavy metal band Iron Maiden, began teasing his upcoming studio album in August 2025. Thanks to hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, there is ...