Top 10

2008 was truly great! Yes, it was 15 years ago that an unsuspecting 9 year old Joe stumbled upon Rush, Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest, […]

Italy: A country synonymous with mouthwatering cuisine, heart-stopping horror films, and some of the most unsung metal on the planet. With the UK, Sweden, Norway, […]

The late ’00s roll on with the year that saw the return of Carcass and Emperor, the disbandment of Strapping Young Lad, and the unthinkable […]

When it comes to thrash’s late ’80s second wave, there’s no denying Vio-Lence was one of the most prolific bands of the scene. Although their […]

The latter half of the ’00s were a transitional period for metal, although the same can be said for the latter half of every decade […]

Another week, another in memoriam article. On September 4, 2023, classic rock staple Gary Wright passed away after a private battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. […]

There is perhaps no guitarist in the history of metal more infamous than Yngwie Malmsteen. Over 40 years since he exploded onto the scene, he […]

We’re officially halfway through the 00s! While most metal lists chronicling this era and through the early ’10s are likely by hipsterized “metal” and wimpcore, […]

Considering thrash owed as much to hardcore punk as it did metal, it’s no surprise certain hardcore bands started incorporating metal elements into their sound, […]

Making these retrospective Top 10 album lists has been quite the wild ride. Not only do I get to showcase my occasionally controversial personal bias […]