NYC “medieval fantasy heavy metal” band Castle Rat are gearing up to release their new album The Bestiary on September 19 via King Volume/Blues Funeral (pre-order), and ahead of its release we’re ...

Here are 10 hair metal music videos that defined 1980s (and very, very early 1990s) pop culture. Big hair. Bigger hooks. Even bigger budgets for fog machines and neon lighting. If there’s one thing ...

Prior to this, he cemented his name in the heavy metal music scene in the ‘80s as one of the founding members of the iconic ...

Pop might be an icky word for heavy metal diehards. But remember, “pop” is just short for popular. And if you’re favorite band sells millions of records, then they are, by definition, popular. History ...

One of thrash and heavy metal's most famous drummers (notably from the genres' most famous band) was born on 1963.

The biggest rock bands of the ’80s and ’90s — including Journey, Queen, Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, and Metallica — achieved a specific cultural significance beyond their music, their videos, and their ...

It looks like Megadeth might soon be a memory. Dave Mustaine, the band’s frontman and founder, announced that Megadeth’s next album and tour will be the the group’s last. “There’s so many musicians ...

Who says headbanging can’t pay the bills? Over the decades, some heavy metal bands have gone far beyond filling sweaty clubs and instead turned their riffs into serious empires. These acts have proven ...