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It’s almost a cliché among metalheads to snicker at Metallica’s St. Anger. From the infamous “trash can” snare drum clang to the absence of guitar solos, this 2003 album has long been battered by both critics and fans like… well,…
Veteran metal icons Iron Maiden swap their legendary onstage theatrics for high-end screens and CGI on their 50th anniversary tour – a bold shift that sheds light on touring costs, tech trends, and the future of live metal shows. Iron…
There are few heavier crowns to wear in extreme metal than the one Behemoth forged for themselves with The Satanist. Released in 2014, it was more than just a comeback after frontman Nergal’s battle with leukemia. It was an artistic…
It begins, as all hauntings do, with a false sense of safety. A soft shimmer, a haunting children’s choir, and then Peacefield rolls in – an 80s-inspired opener that plays tricks on your memory, as though you’ve heard it somewhere…
The house lights dimmed, and a hush fell over the historic Gasometer in Vienna – the kind of silence that trembles with anticipation. The anticipation of the first Avantasia show in Vienna. Then came the unmistakable rock and roll riff…
It’s that time of year again where we take a break from the horrors of the world to celebrate all things spooky! And what better way to celebrate than by taking a look at what some of our favorite musicians…
There’s no doubt that metal is one of the most popular genres of music in the world. Every country seems to have their own take on the style, and Japan is no exception. With the recent success of Babymetal, we’ve…
Fans of metal rejoice! Pantera is back and ready to rock. The band has announced a reunion tour that will start in December and extend into next year with select festivals and dates to be announced. The first performances on…
Slipknot has released a new music video for their song “Yen,” directed by percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan. The song comes from their upcoming album “The End, So Far,” which will be released on September 30. Speaking about the album…
When Megadeth released their album “Dystopia” in 2016, many fans were taken aback. The album had a very different sound than their recent opus. It was clear that Dave Mustaine was trying to recapture the sound of their earlier albums,…