The 2000s was an incredibly strong decade for heavy metal of all subgenres, new and old. Here are the 50 best albums from ...

In a fervent call to action, rock icon Alice Cooper has voiced his desire for British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. During a recent Q&A session on ...

Far North heavy metal fans are in for a treat with a top line-up of acts booked for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May. The unique, technical brutality of Skumlord from the Bay of Islands will be on display ...

Today, we consider most "hair metal" bands hard rock bands that had a glamorous aesthetic in the '80s. But back then, people ...

Tougher than glam rock and pre-dating punk by a couple of years, the Heavy Metal Kids were swashbuckling rock’n’roll pirates fronted by doomed livewire Gary Holton. In 2004, Classic Rock traced the ...

Ronnie James Dio has cemented his place in rock and roll history, alongside this song. A few years difference and it could have been him singing on it.

Think you know your heavy metal? Then take on our brand new Metal Hammer quiz and find out if you are a true defender of the ...

Iron Maiden is not just another band; they are a cultural phenomenon with a fervent following known as the "Maiden Army." Their legacy is built on a foundation of hard work, dedication, and innovative ...

British rock legends Paul McCartney, David Gilmour and Ozzy Osbourne have been around for decades – and there's something ...

From The Who to The Beatles, we take a look at some of the most iconic British bands of all time - and what they are upto ...

The busiest man in rock, metal and crooning checks in to talk solo speed metal adventure, big riffs, and update us on his ...

Two leading lights of the West Coast metal scene visit Friday when LA band Deathchant and Portland, OR-based crew Bewitcher bring their co-headlining tour to the Bottom of the Hill.