"[Black metal] was atmospheric, with a deeper approach than what the death metal scene was doing. You could travel wit…"

"[Black metal is] a harsh, dark form of heavy metal with a focus on extremity and a satanic bent – although if you ask…"

"When used wisely, symphonic components can amplify the emotional intensity of metal to dangerous levels while also al…"

"Metal fans love a gimmick. From Kiss and Gwar to Gloryhammer and Evil Scarecrow – if there’s a costumed band pedallin…"

"Metalcore will likely always be most associated with the Aughts, when heavy but melodic sing/scream specialists like …"

"You wanted it heavier, faster, more extreme, and of course, you had the speed and thrash metal scene, along comes the…"

"Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and heavy metal. It is usually centered around r…"

"[Dave Murray and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden] are the OG’s of the twin axe attack (and thus to blame for inadvertentl…"

"To someone unfamiliar with the history of heavy metal, the premise of a metal sub-genre dedicated exclusively to Nors…"

"When discussing progressive metal, Dream Theater might be the quintessential band."