Sound Barrier brought real heavy metal fire to Los Angeles in the 1980s, but the industry was not ready for four Black men playing loud, sharp, serious metal.

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Pyromania dropped in January 1983 and was considered by OG fans to be a notable shift away from the group’s pure heavy metal roots. The album was a clear attempt at producing a more radio-friendly ...

Five Finger Death Punch secures 18th No. 1 song.

The 1980s metal explosion turned many bands into stars overnight as loud choruses and flashy music videos filled arenas and dominated MTV. This era thrived on a mix of loud energy and a rebellious ...