In Metal, longevity has always been part of mythology. Only a rare few bands who grind it out across multiple albums, tours, and (I'll just say it), years of failure, before finally breaking through.

In the music industry, metal is usually a long game to the top, and many of the most iconic rock bands have had careers spanning decades before getting their major break. That has made one-and-done ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Since it was established in the early 1970s, Heavy metal has ...

Here are 10 metal bands whose third album is their best! Back in June 2024, we looked at 10 metal bands whose second album is their best (thereby proving that the feared “sophomore slump” isn’t as ...

If your black metal shelf already holds the classics and you’re itching for something beyond the familiar beats, this list is for you. These 10 bands bring their own sound, mood, and raw intensity ...

Horns up! There is nothing like listening to insane guitar riffs, heavy bass, soaring, even growling vocals, and a powerful drum beat. Even better, much of metal music is based on classical theory.