Has the heavy metal era passed? Many fans of the genre would laugh in your face if you ask them this question about a rock music genre that probably has the most sub-genres around and has, since its ...

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 ...

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What are some of the most metal-sounding songs by grunge bands? Although grunge is considered a subgenre of rock, it was undoubtedly influenced by heavy metal as well. Drop-tuned guitars are one of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. While there’s not much debate regarding which lineup of Black ...

We use the terms “legend” and “icon” to describe influential musicians. And there are some years in music history where it almost feels as though something supernatural has taken place. If somewhere ...

Plenty of heavy metal acts have achieved astronomical success and elevated the medium over the past half-century, but only the biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the "Big 4" of heavy ...