You might not know these rock and metal bands, but you should by the end of 2026. From hard rock to hardcore, nearly every subgenre of rock and metal is seeing a surge of new acts that deserve to be ...

Though we are only five years into the 2020s, death metal is proving itself to be one of the defining genres of the decade. Looking back on the 2010s, death metal went through extraordinary growth ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Album art from Auberon, Gutted and Amen Tragically, music is not a meritocracy. You can be the best and most original band in the ...

William Shatner is ready to rage. Shatner, 95, will debut his new heavy metal band, The *uckers, at Chicago's Riot Fest on Sunday, Sept. 20. The band takes the Rebel Stage at Douglass Park between ...

Some covers should never have left the rehearsal room. Join us as we count down our picks for the worst cover songs attempted ...

Heavy metal is more than a genre of music. It’s a vast, vast world full of its own countless subgenres, thriving regions all around the world, and more bands than any individual person can keep track ...

If your black metal shelf already holds the classics and you're itching for something beyond the familiar beats, this list is for you. These 10 bands bring their own sound, mood, and raw intensity ...

The term “sellout” gets thrown around a lot, especially in the heavy metal community, but it feels so much more nuanced than its use. But… I do agree that Metallica did make a lot of changes that ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Emerging from central Arkansas’ extreme metal scene, a trio of teenage musicians from the Natural State has released its unique brand of technical death metal to a global audience.

I think it’s important to expand your horizons and not just limit yourself to music you find in your own backyard. For that reason, I did a deep dive on some Mexican metal bands that I think are ...

If you look at your favorite metal band’s list of influences, you’re probably going to see Black Sabbath somewhere in the mix. They were one of the first truly heavy bands and inspired countless ...

Chuck Varga, a founding member and vocalist of the shock-rock heavy metal band GWAR, has died following a battle with cancer.