heavy metal
10 acoustic songs from heavy artists to bring it down a notch
If Fearless Records’ Punk Goes Acoustic series is indicative of anything, it’s that alternative artists can’t resist the opportunity to pick up an acoustic guitar. While a number of our favorites have opted for the occasional soft track, none are more jarring than those by heavy artists. As it turns out, the intricate melodies of […]
See a new side of Butcher Babies in the "Bottom Of A Bottle" video
L.A.’s Butcher Babies have been throwing their own brand of towering sass in the face of metal since 2010. To mark their 10th anniversary together, the outfit who brought us the anarchic girl power duo of Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd are unleashing the first taste of their upcoming fourth album to bring this disastrous […]
These 10 modern alternative bands sound straight out of the ’90s
If there’s anything about alternative music written down as fact, it’s that the ’90s were pivotal to the modern scene. With the emergence of new subgenres, from indie to grunge, following the breakout success of bands such as Oasis and Nirvana, the decade set the foundation for nearly all contemporary alt outfits. Of course, many […]
30 metal bands who pioneered heavy music in Latin America
Heavy metal is most often viewed as a Westernized genre of music. While bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden get their fair share of credit for creating the genre, others in different parts of the world are overlooked. Latin metal in particular has a long and fruitful history that largely gets […]
Andy Biersack is tired of hearing that rock is dead and here's why
When he was a tweener, Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack would frequently accompany his father for trips to their favorite record store in the Cincinnati vicinity. On one particular visit, the elder Biersack asked his son to make a choice as to which records he wanted. He held up the debut album by the Sex […]
Here are 10 shoes where Nike drew inspiration from metal and punk
While most people associate Nike with basketball and hip-hop culture, they’ve taken inspiration from the extreme aesthetics of punk and metal, too. Sure, the Air Jordan 1 is the most recognizable shoe due to the mass association with rappers, but the company has been linked with metal for a long time. Look at any photo […]
18 hardcore and metalcore bands you probably forgot from the 2000s
Hardcore and metalcore have dominated the heavy music scene throughout many eras, from the early 2000s to the 2010s and even today. The early 2000s saw the boom of the new wave of American heavy metal and the emergence of metalcore as the primary subgenre to watch. However, hardcore bands were still laying down hard […]
Lamb Of God's Mark Morton celebrates 20 years of "figuring it out"
Richmond, Virginia’s Lamb Of God didn’t become a worldwide metal success by phoning it in. No effin’ way. In this special APTV oral history interview, guitarist Mark Morton is graciously forthcoming. He discusses all of their records, from their “dumb innocence” as Burn The Priest to their recently released self-titled album. Lamb Of God’s story is […]
Lamb Of God don't have the answers, but they know listening is crucial
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe is one of the most recognizable metal musicians of his generation. And right now, for once, he’s living just like you, sitting around his home and draining his phone battery. Granted, his life is normally more exciting. But you probably wouldn’t trade if you had to pay the price […]
You’re going to hear plenty of heavy tracks on Papa Roach’s next album
Papa Roach‘s next album is going to be heavy and aggressive according to recent words from frontman Jacoby Shaddix. In an interview for Zippo Encore Live with Jose Mangin, he says the band are well on their way to packaging the follow up to their 2019 record Who Do You Trust?. Read More: Veteran guitarist for Kiss, […]
This ice cream truck serves up heavy metal instead of sweet treats
As the summer starts to roll in, plenty of kids will be running towards ice cream trucks when those classic jingles start blaring through the street but a viral company is going to be leaving a lot of kids disappointed if they aren’t into heavy metal. The Hell General is an ice cream truck that’s […]
DED want you to take a closer look at the things you support
Ferocious metal outfit DED were ready and willing to bring their neck-snapping riffage and calls to action to the world at large. But Mother Nature had other plans. Fortunately, the band and director Marc Klasfeld were able to finish the video for a new single, “A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby).” It’s the first of two new […]
30 classic discographies to immerse yourself in while at home
While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is […]
Top 20 rising UK bands to keep an eye on in 2020
Coronavirus or not, the British heavy music scene is thriving in 2020. Although bands are being forced to cancel tours as fans stay at home, more and more of us are streaming the music we love and discovering new acts while working remotely. With a promising year ahead on both sides of the pond despite […]
10 scary songs that will chill you to your core—and then some
Some people think you can convey more tension with a whisper than a scream. But sometimes a bestial roar at top volume can stop a heart cold in midbeat. Our list of 10 scary songs that will chill you to your core isn’t particularly subtle. But we’re sure subtlety was the last thing on your […]
10 bands who released incredible comeback albums
Everybody has an opinion about reunions and comebacks. Some people think you should make three albums tops then GTFO as fast as possible. Others think you just need to play some shows to prove that you can still bring it. Determining this list of 10 bands who released incredible comeback albums was a breeze, really. […]
Italy metal scene launches GoFundMe aiding Red Cross amid coronavirus
With the coronavirus situation in Italy being as bad as it is right now, the Italian metal community is banding together to help out as much as they can. Two notable Italian metal publications, Metalitalia.com and Spaziorock.it, are launching a GoFundMe to support the Italian Red Cross following the declaration of national emergency. Read More: Billie Eilish postpones March […]
10 rising metal bands you need to bang your head to right now
Probably more than any other genre, the world of heavy metal has grown in both scope and vision. And nothing quite epitomizes that sentiment as these 10 rising metal bands you need to bang your head to right now. These groups have taken cues from existing subgenres to make their aural dreams (OK, and nightmares) […]
Corey Taylor powered through Slipknot show just after injuring his foot
Corey Taylor of Slipknot isn’t just pretending to be a badass character during shows. The singer recently injured his first minutes before a show, but powered through anyway. The gig occurred in Helsinki, Finland on Feb 24. Read More: Sleep On It react to new music from Neck Deep, All Time Low and more Slipknot just […]
Top 50 metal songs from the past 20 years
Metal has come a long way across the past two decades. From breaking away from the ’90s nü-metal boom into the new wave of American heavy metal and the shift to metalcore, deathcore and hardcore taking over once that scene started to fizzle out, there have been a ton of developments from bands both old […]
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