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Hollow Front release new animated video for collab with FFAK’s Ryan Kirby
Metalcore band Hollow Front shared a new anime-style video for their song “Falling Apart.” The new cut features Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby and acts as the band’s commentary on modern society. The black-and-white music video shows what happens when humanity greedily destroys the world. It depicts those on top thriving on the rest of […]
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 […]
QUIZ: Which ’90s metal band are you the most like?
Some people claim that classic-rock juggernauts Led Zeppelin started the heavy metal genre. Other purists say that isn’t the case, and heavy metal owes everything to Black Sabbath (and Ozzy Fuckin’ Osbourne). Regardless of where you stand on the genealogy, the oft-lampooned genre hit its commercial peak in the ’90s, with albums from the Big […]
10 metal tracks that aren't afraid to call out systemic racism
Heavy metal has long been a scene of tackling societal issues, and political stances are frequently taken by songwriters in the genre. While it’s undeniable that some have created issues, most notably the black-metal community’s tendency to lean into neo-Nazi ideals, countless musicians are working to confront systemic racism through their songs. Take a look […]
10 metal bands who use surprising instruments in their music
Metal, rock and punk bands are typically composed of a vocalist, drummer, bassist and one or two guitarists, but many acts have differentiated themselves from the crowd by including something different. Adding in a brass or woodwind instrument isn’t guaranteed to make a band into something good, but when a new element can be incorporated […]
10 new releases from Finland that show why it’s the most metal country
Proven to be the most dense in metal bands population-wise, Finland just keeps it coming with releases in the genre that truly allow you to connect with your inner power and strength. Purge the demons and stand strong with these 10 fresh records from Finland coming from both established bands and emerging talents. Read more: […]
Can you figure out what these death-metal band logos say?
Death-metal bands have long held the tradition of having nearly unreadable logos. Capturing scratchy, drippy, gore-obsessed designs, they immediately make you think, “What the hell does that say?” In the years since pioneers such as Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel or Deicide have crafted vile-looking logos that were semi-readable, death-metal bands have gone to the absolute […]
Top 10 wildest live metal bands with unforgettable performances
Live music is one of the best things in life, but not all bands offer the same experience when you go to see them perform. Some are subdued and just fun to listen to, while others are all about crowd participation. Some just have such wild stage setups, you can’t help but be amazed. If […]
10 metal bands who drastically changed their sound successfully
Changing up your sound as a band can be really hit or miss with how the results turn out. Some acts have seen huge success from doing so, while others have been completely trashed by not only their fanbase but the music community as a whole. Still, bands making a big adjustment to their sound […]
10 metal bands who brought their aesthetic to comic books
Metal bands inarguably have the best aesthetic of any genre, with many musicians looking like characters in real life, so it’s not surprising many have their own comics. From the iconic space alien costumes of the GWAR musicians to Rob Zombie or Alice Cooper’s horror vibes, metal musicians achieve the perfect aesthetic for artists to […]
Top 10 most metal anime theme songs, ranked
As anime becomes increasingly popular worldwide, attention needs to be paid not only to the shows themselves, but to their soundtracks. While there are plenty of wonderful anime theme songs of various genres, there is a notable metal presence. Unlike most domestic TV shows, the Japanese don’t shy away from screams, growls and rampaging guitar […]
10 metalheads who would be badass in a fighting video game
Are you a fan of video games like Mortal Kombat? Are you old enough to remember MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch? Now let’s take those two ideas, mash ’em up with a focus on metal. Who would you want to see pitted against one another in the ring? What would their special fatality finisher be? We thought […]
11 metal choruses that will be stuck in your head all day
Choruses. You hear a lot about them in pop music and ever more radio-oriented rock, but what about metal? Here are 11 bands that bring forth the catchiness, be it through a traditional chorus or in their own unique way! Allegaeon – “Proponent For Sentience III – The Extermination” Through the mighty power invested in […]
10 underground metal bands you need to check out
In today’s popular music, it’s easy to get caught up in all the big names and await their newest releases, and that’s why it’s essential we never forget those who are grinding just as hard without as much support. Here are 10 bands you may not have heard of, but need to check out. 10. […]
7 un-metal projects from well-known metal musicians
Despite the stereotype of a metalhead being this untamable wild beast of a human, a good portion of us like some seriously un-metal music. Hell, some of us even make some seriously un-metal music. So let’s dive into the electronica, retro-rock, and post-rock projects from current and past members of bands like the Dillinger Escape Plan, […]
The most popular metal band names
Using the Metal Archives (with a database of thousands of metal bands), Reddit user darinhq has compiled a list for Data Is Beautiful of the most common metal band names. As you can probably guess, bands with names like Carnage, Desecration, Genocide and Overload make the cut. Nemesis is the most common, with 36 bands […]
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