metal music
Fashion loves metal, and these crossovers are all the proof you need
In revealing their latest capsule collection—a collaboration with Rammstein, Germany’s favorite industrial pyromaniac sons—Paris-based fashion house Balenciaga reminded us this week of something that, had we looked a little closer and paid a little more attention, we should have already known. That revelation? Fashion loves metal. Read more: 10 fashion brands who found inspiration in […]
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 […]
Yes, David Hasselhoff made a metal song, and here’s your first taste
In case you haven’t heard, David Hasselhoff is expanding his career into the world of metal music. Now, curious listeners and metalheads are finally getting the first taste of his forthcoming single “Through The Night” with Austrian duo CueStack. Read more: See Against The Current return with the guitar anthem “that won’t save us” Back […]
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 […]
15 metal songs to soundtrack your next yoga session
Metal has always been an aggressive genre. However, over the past few years, people have discovered how many songs within the genre are suitable for yoga. Whether it’s droned-out doom metal, ambient black metal or progressive sounds kicking off a session, there are plenty of songs that are a perfect match for yoga. Take a […]
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 […]
Metallica fan who scared off cougar gets phone call from James Hetfield
One Metallica fan used one of the band’s songs to combat a wild animal and it turns out, it actually worked. Now, the band have contacted her in honor of her viral story. Read more: While She Sleeps launch merch highlighting reality of streaming statistics To backtrack, Canadian woman Dee Gallant discussed an encounter she […]
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