Having conquered the globe at various stages of its existence, metal is one of music's greatest counterculture movements, but there's no denying the genre has struggled for the past decade. From ...

Across a broad range of subgenres and the ever-shifting music landscape, metal constantly proves itself to be a versatile art form. Welcoming new artists from all corners of the world and with all ...

Here are 10 metal singers who’d be amazing in other metal bands! Having the right vocalist(s) is essential to a band’s chemistry and success. Regardless of if they’re an original member or a ...

I didn't think too hard about dedicating the second-ever edition of this column to Ragne Wahlquist. The late Heavy Load frontman left an indelible mark on heavy metal, in his native Sweden and beyond, ...

Over 40 years since Venom coined the phrase "black metal" and spawned metal's most infernal subgenre, it continues to thrive. Although many of its forces are now reaching venerable veteran status - ...

We’re about a quarter-century removed from the days when nu metal ruled the airwaves, and the once-maligned subgenre of music continues to hold a hell of a lot more cultural significance than its ...

Here are 10 metal bands whose third album is their best! We've looked at 10 metal bands whose second album is their best (thereby proving that the feared “sophomore slump” isn’t as common as you might ...