Deep Purple developed into one of the most reliable heavy metal bands of their era. That came before their first single made them pop stars.

Foo Fighters' eponymous debut album was released 30 years ago. In honor of the anniversary, Dave Grohl wrote a lengthy letter about the band.

Joined by Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, Motörhead's Another Perfect Day has increased in stature over the years – ...

By the 1970s, rock had grown up. The genre was beginning to take itself seriously as a format and demanded the attention of ever more and more adoring listeners. Club gigs became stadium shows, and ...

A blistering slice of proto-thrash metal with catchy riffs and a chantable title, “Ace of Spades” was the opening track on the 1980 album of the same name and became Motörhead’s biggest hit.

People with names like Ozzy, Lemmy, and Angus became akin to comic book hard rock superheroes. To celebrate this magical year, here’s a look back at three songs from 1980 that changed heavy metal.

Headliners Kings of Thrash (Image: Ian Duncan) It seemed appropriate, but it is hard to believe, that Youthanasia was released 30 years ago next month and it was my introduction to the band when I ...

They weren’t really in thrash territory then. Thrashy, but not really thrash.” Scott Ian: “ Fistful Of Metal came out in January of ’84 with little or no marketing behind it.

Released in 1996, Load emerged in a time that wasn’t particularly good to the thrash sub-genre. Alt-rock, grunge, and nu-metal were dominating the charts and Metallica were forced to adapt.

Their final album Bad Magic was released in August 2015, four months before Lemmy passed away. Taylor died in November 2015, and Clarke in January 2018, so none of the original trio is alive now.

Quiet Riot, 'Metal Health' (Epic, 1983) Receiving the honor of having the first metal album to reach No. 1 on the ‘Billboard’ 200, Quiet Riot became an overnight sensation with ‘Metal Health.’ ...

There was only one Lemmy Kilmister. As fans of metal, we all know this. As such – despite what’s been reported – the idea that Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell would even consider replacing Lemmy is ...