Slipknot frontman and Stone Sour founder Corey Taylor has held the metal world in the palm of his hand since 1999. His distinct voice assumed a lead role in molding the sound of nu-metal. His public persona flits between cringe-worthy, middle-aged angst to the wisdom of a loveable legend. And, as author of four books…
Lots of heavy metal musicians choose to live just as dangerously as their music sounds. Often those people go too far and commit crimes of tax evasion, domestic abuse, and sometimes even murder. We here are MetalShout disagree with committing crimes of any sort, but these make for interesting and tragic stories, here’s a list…
A new year kicks off and you know what that means. Yes, bands go on tour! Well, they’ve carefully planned their agendas, rehearsed, got in shape, and are ready to go meet their fans on the road. Are you ready to pick the best shows to have a blast in 2024? Beware, these are real…
Choosing the greatest rock bands is always challenging because of how many great bands exist. Rock music has described culture and the music business for decades, with some bands being absolute icons. There are always great bands to choose from. In that regard, the greatest rock bands are defined by what they have done, what…
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene was legendary for bridging 70s rock and 80s metal – the relay runner who witnessed the gradual mutation of classic rock’s clean distortions into its off-shooting sub-genres, from glam rock to speed metal and, eventually, full-mud death metal. Dominated by a comparatively small handful of bands,…
Metallica‘s longest songs are oftentimes a great way to show the band’s musical ambition. This group started as a thrash metal outfit and often had the tendency to write longer pieces, such as “Master of Puppets“, “Disposable Heroes“, or “…And Justice for All“. That is something that a lot of bands from the 80s didn’t…
James Hetfield was born in Downey, California, U.S., on August 3rd, 1963, which makes him 61 years old as of 2024. He’s got a mix of English, German, Irish, and Scottish roots. Growing up in a strict Christian Science household, his parents’ aversion to medical treatment shaped the lyrics of Metallica’s “Dyers Eve” and “The…
Red Hot Chili Peppers are a famous band that mixes different types of music, like funk metal and rap. They’ve sold a lot of records around the world. They are one of the best-selling bands ever. We picked out 22 of their most famous songs for you. If you really like their music, you probably…
Throughout his career, Nikki Sixx, the famous bassist for Mötley Crüe, has significantly influenced the music industry. Famous for his live persona and compositional skills, Sixx has delighted music enthusiasts worldwide with his passion for heavy metal. He is an avid music enthusiast, and many songs have impacted and inspired him throughout his life and…