Come on. This is the greatest song of all time by the real fathers of heavy metal. Lemmy's vocals are simply on another level from others. This song just further states that. Ace of Spades is the original speed metal hit, and if not for it, these other songs wouldn't even exist. ...
What's the best metal song of each year since 1970? We've got the answer and the runner-up from those years as well! During metal's first decade, which was sparsely populated as the lines between hard rock and what ultimately became heavy metal were still a bit of a blur. It makes...
The Best Cover Songs From 50 of Metal's Biggest Bands There's some controversial picks here. Gallery Credit: Joe DiVita Source: The Best Cover Song by 50 of Rock’s Biggest Bands Filed Under: AC/DC, Alter Bridge, Blink-182, Creed, Deftones, Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch, Limp B...
READ MORE:10 Bands Who Nailed Seemingly Impossible to Cover Rock + Metal Songs Sometimes, a cover can put a spotlight on a song that might not be as familiar to a modern day generation, likeAlter Bridgehas done bringing recognition to Robert Johnson andAC/DCdid reviving an oft-covered track...
Chat Pile, Cool World album cover The Flenser Chat Pile,Cool World Release Date: Oct. 11 Oklahoma freakers Chat Pile unexpectedly caught the attention of the heavy metal world in a big way with their 2022 debutGod's Country. Following it up was no easy task, but thankfully through honing...
record's seven tracks and aren’t afraid to grow nearly silent before exploding into another tortured howl from vocalist/guitarist Scott Evans, who will remind you of your favorite '90s noise rock or floor-punching hardcore frontman. The songs are heavy, distraught, and, in the end, very ...
things glam metal. Although the ‘80s were best known for its seemingly endless supply of guitar virtuosos, flashy frontmen, and some of the catchiest riffs you’ve ever heard – it didn’t stop there. The 1990s also had their fair share of metal releases that have stood the test of ...
“Heavy Metal,” the band was both prepared for and unconcerned with the backlash they’d receive for their fifth album embracing elements of dance and pop music fully. That’s not to say they don’t bring the riffs — both “Mantra” and “Wonderful Life” lean on the heavier side of...
Also deserving of mention are the Misfits, who carved out a distinct identity for themselves with their unique fusion of punk, heavy metal and rockabilly. As this journey through the annals of punk rock comes to a close, it's important to remember that each band is bu...
Queensryche (1988):A state-of-the-art conceptual heavy metal album then, 'Operation: Mindcrime' remains the standard. It's a peerless marriage of cerebral subject matter and songs so infectious commercial radio couldn’t help but love them, despite their challenging progressive intricacies. ...