"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…"

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

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

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

"An essential technique aspiring thrash metal guitarists must master is the ability to perform fast single-note riffs …"

"You know, [whether to play with pick or with fingers] is a choice that bass players in this kind of music have to mak…"

"In the mid-'90s, metal and punk started to grow closer than ever before, and metallic hardcore (later shortened to me…"