Top 10

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 […]

Before there was thrash metal, power metal, and even the NWOBHM, there was Pentagram. Alongside Sir Lord Baltimore, Bang, and a small handful of others, […]

2003 was a big year for me! It was the year that 4 year old Joe became a big brother. 20 years later and the […]

Few can say they left such a profound mark on a style of music that it altered the course of its evolution altogether. Even fewer […]