Moral panics in the 80s and 90s didn’t help matters either as media coverage painted metal as a corrupting influence.

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In 1985, Slayer were hailed as “the most threatening, subversive band on the planet” by British writer Geoff Barton. But it was 1986 that the band delivered their masterpiece - the definitive thrash ...

Download has opted for a diverse range of new and prominent young acts for next year’s lineup, and this is actually just what ...

The Recording Academy has announced the 2025 Grammy nominees for Best Metal Performance, and there are a number of great ...

Whether you’re shopping for new fans or super fans, this list of the best heavy metal music gifts should have something for everyone. Need a Christmas gift for a heavy metal fan? We’ve got you ...

Back-to-back music festivals Aftershock and GoldenSky draw headbangers and boot-stompers by the tens of thousands.

"A mother voices her disapproval of her son's heavy-metal music. David Hoffman presents captivating documentaries and archival news clips that explore the evolution of American life over the past cent ...

The Burrn! music magazine marked the 40th anniversary of its foundation despite finding itself in a jam over drastic changes in both the print and music industries.

As they sit on the cusp of new album From Zero coming out, Linkin Park have released another single. Two Faced offers one ...

In fact, one could reasonably argue that music, particularly the stylings of heavy metal, is the main impetus behind the story, which unfolds against the backdrop of the Satanic Panic. Music was ...

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