When the lights dim and the first chord strikes, there’s an electric charge in the air that only heavy metal can produce. If have ever been present for one of those, you will know it’s more than just music; it’s an experience that shakes you to your core. For fans of the genre, some performances…
When we talk about the power of music to gather masses, few genres do it quite like metal and rock. There’s something inherently communal about these concerts, a shared energy that pulses through the crowd, uniting everyone in a singular experience. Over the years, several concerts have not just broken attendance records but have also…
Between the civil rights movement, the assassination of JFK, the Cuban missile crisis, MLK’s march on Washington, the Beatles invasion, and Woodstock. A lot of things were changing very rapidly for a lot of different types of people, and there was not a global monoculture. I’m only listing the events that were important for the…
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…
Metallica, one of the most iconic metal bands in history, has had its share of ups and downs since the group’s formation in 1981. One of the most significant events in the band’s early years was when guitarist Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica in 1983 due to his excessive alcohol consumption, substance abuse,…
If the work done in the heavy metal genre in 2023 is anything to go by, then 2024 is set to be a monumental one for heavy metal. According to Columnus Metallicus, 2023 was a year of exceptional releases. On the metal scene in 2023, we saw a lot of death metal creativity, with bands…
People in North America and Europe love to amp up the holiday spirit with something extra special – the metal Christmas tradition. These traditions bring a whole lot of excitement, and they come from fairytales, real-life events, and personal stories. Some of them might not be entirely true, but what matters most is the experience…
Def Leppard and Journey will tour through stadiums throughout North America for the whole summer. Two rock n’ roll legends have announced their North American tour dates for 2024. These two legendary bands are teaming up for a 23-city tour that will kick off July 6, 2024, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and end…
The best Swedish rock and metal bands of all time are usually some of the most consistent in the genre. Sweden has become one of the most important countries in the world when it comes to rock and metal. One only needs to look at the success and cultural impact of some of their most…