I’ve been playing the electric guitar for almost three decades now. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of plugging my instrument into all kinds of amplifiers. In other words, I’ve rocked most of the brands on this list in the past. So, if you don’t know where your tone journey should start and you’re…
Metal stars are known for their great music, their excessive lifestyles, and, yes, their feuds. These musicians are as controversial as they are talented, hence why they clash with others. There are also a lot of moments of disrespect, whether they are deserved or not. That has created some rather infamous stories throughout the years…
While some metal icons are celebrated for their groundbreaking influence and unmistakable timbre rather than purely technical acrobatics, others have pushed the boundaries of vocal range and complex techniques. Despite their varied approaches, the vocalists on this list are united by their legendary status, exceptional skill, sheer power, and profound contributions to the metal genre,…
Famous athletes tend to be quite open about their music tastes, especially these days. With social media and the internet more prevalent than ever, they can share the kind of music they like and their favorite artists. In that regard, metal music has had some representatives in the world of sports throughout the years, some…
Grunge is a delicate topic among metal fans. A lot of fans blame this movement for the commercial decline of metal in the 90s… and it sort of makes sense. There was never any real grunge movement in a musical or organic sense. There were several bands from Seattle with different sounds that were grouped…
Some metal artists have made tremendous contributions to the genre and never got their dues from the mainstream. This is a common occurrence in this kind of music but some were downright hated. Whether it was because of their heavy sound or things beyond music, the media wouldn’t let go. That is something that defined…
The best metal albums with female vocals are a topic that is not often brought up in the community. Most people often mention the best bands with female vocalists or the vocalists themselves, but never the albums. It’s a shame because it shows many more of the bands’ qualities and what they can do. These…
Black Sabbath is one of the greatest music bands of all time and their success is there for all to see. They are regarded as the creators of heavy metal and endless amounts of bands have cited them as a major influence. Furthermore, there are a lot of prominent groups, even contemporaries, who hold them in…
Metallica is one of the biggest metal bands of all time, so it makes sense that others talk about them heavily. Moreover, this group has built a reputation that is divisive to a lot of people because of their change of sound. This has resulted in different eras and discussions where other people, especially bands,…