Why do metal fans forgive weak albums from legendary bands while judging newcomers so harshly? Loyalty, nostalgia, identity, and belonging all play a role.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Few contemporary artists have shaped an entire genre the way ...

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 ...

The metal pioneers are preparing their first new studio album since 2021 as they celebrate their 45th anniversary.

The legendary actor and musician is considering a hybrid live event that blends theater, a concert performance, and a ...

Discover Metalachi, the world’s only heavy metal Mariachi band blending tradition with bold musical innovation.

Inspired by horror movies and dark themes, legendary bands created a theatrically dark genre, Metal. Linda Diaz and Joey Hays chat with members of the legendary bands Gwar and Impaler to uncover how ...

Blue Cheer’s version of ‘Summertime Blues’ reached number 14 in 1968, making it the first-ever heavy metal song to reach the ...

A crowd gathered around David Fisher as he slammed his hammer into the warm copper, creating sharp lines in the metal that would transform the clear surface into what appeared to be an intricate ...

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 ...