Metal bands had their heyday in the 80s and, believe it or not, controversy also helped. These were the days of the “satanic panic” and a lot of parents were concerned about metal music.

We're giving a nod to those golden-throated frontmen in our list of the Top 15 Hair Metal Singers. As always, our ranking ...

Ghost frontman Tobias Forge is one of the breakout metal stars of the last 15 years. But before he dragged the masked Swedish ...

Back in July 2024, Loudwire looked at the best “epic” song by 10 classic prog rock bands. Now, it’s time to show the same ...

John 5 is a versatile, dynamic guitarist, and an excellent songwriter. Did you know that he recently wrote an entire record for a fledgling ’80s metal band, only to have that album hastily rejected by ...

I've been covering music in-depth since 2009 and I know more about obscure '80s metal bands than any human being should. I love writing, and, when it comes to reviewing bands/artists, I echo what ...