Despite cave-dwellers who argue otherwise, heavy metal has always been political. Metal and hardcore have a long history of taking inspiration from political strife, going back to the genre’s very ...

Some sailors are beginning to take their ongoing battle against marauding orcas up a notch: blasting heavy metal music to try to scare away the marine mammals. Florian Rutsch, a German sailor who ...

Every night to me is Halloween Like an ancient scene You know just what I mean! —King Diamond, “Halloween” Yes, we do indeed know what you mean, thanks, King! In that same spirit (ugh, sorry) of ...

Here are 16 bands and musicians who are considered pioneers of heavy metal. Just like there's no definitive answer as to how Earth formed, there is truly no definitive answer as to which band ...