Top 10

We’re halfway through the 80s and metal is now 15 years old. The genre has come a long way from its Black and Purple roots, […]

Before Molly Hatchet flirted with disaster, Blackfoot took a left turn on a red light, Outlaws played to win, and Lynyrd Skynyrd begged for three […]

Every legendary band started somewhere. Some are lucky enough to become the pride and joy of their homeland. What Iron Maiden is to London, Van […]

1984: More than just the title of an Orwell novel. The year was crucial for the development of heavy metal, establishing both thrash and power […]

This past Monday, July 26, Metal Church singer Mike Howe unexpectedly passed away at 55 years old. After a brief stint as the singer of […]

For the past month, Iron Maiden has been cryptically teasing something called “Belshazzar’s Feast”. Whatever it is (most likely the first single off their highly […]

If you asked any metalhead to name the single greatest year in metal history, chances are they’d either answer 1983 or 1984. This is for […]

The idea for this week’s Top 10 arose at a record convention this past weekend. While shooting the breeze with a friend/dealer, the topic of […]

1982 is comin’ for you! A few short years after the NWOBHM’s inception and a handful of bands are picking up traction fast. Saxon reaches […]

It’s that time of year again. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have announced their annual class of inductees and per usual, people are […]