There are many ways to play the guitar, and certainly many Legendary Guitarists, such as Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among countless others. While these are all stylistically varied and irrefutably great guitarists, they are not Metal Guitarists. The specific stylings of Metal Guitar are almost universal within the genre: Big Distortion,…
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…
Countless A-list guitarists have collapsed with world-class guitar brands on their own signature series models: a line of special edition instruments modelled on iconic guitars played by the pro in question, rigged with all their personalised touches. There are some real geniuses and whackjobs out there in the metal and rock scene, and the legendary…
While it is easy to notice the strength and passion of the young ones, the enduring power of metal music is epitomized by the legends who have shaped its sound over the decades. From groundbreaking albums to unforgettable live performances, these artists have not only contributed significantly to the metal scene but also boast impressive…
Some bands’ bold decisions, the time records were released, fans’ expectations, or simply bad publicity have relegated some great metal albums from the spotlight. We did the hard work for you and dove deep into metal history to rescue them from oblivion. These are some of those pearls saved from the sea of time and…
Before they were selling out stadiums, headlining festivals, and changing the course of music history, many of rock’s most iconic figures were clocking in and out of day jobs that were far from the glamorous life they would come to know. These early career paths not only grounded them in reality but also, in some…
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…
Metal songs are known for their epic lengths, but have you ever wondered why? One of the most defining features of metal music is the length of songs. Why are the songs quite so long? The answer is not so easy to explain because it depends on many different individual factors. When non-musicians think about…