During this week's Gear Factor episode, we have a compilation of thrash musicians playing their favorite riffs. Riffs are one of the most important elements of thrash metal. They're big, they're fast ...

The 1980s was riff heaven for metalheads. With the advent of thrash and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal further advancing to metal’s forefront, a golden age of music ruled the decade. Though ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photos of Cronos of Venom, King Diamond of Mercyful Fate and Udo Dirkschenider of Accept. “For us metal fans, Venom was huge kick ...

Pantera did not invent groove metal, but the Texas band transformed its stomp, swing and aggression into a sound the entire ...

Exodus helped build Bay Area thrash from the ground up. From Bonded by Blood to Goliath, the band’s legacy never needed Big ...

There’s no question that British rock band Queen is one of the most influential acts of all time. Freddy Mercury’s legendary vocal performances transcend time and Brian May‘s riffs still kick ass all ...

A thrash metal band is set to release its first new album in 10 years. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante revealed on Facebook that the group has completed mixing the record, which will be their first ...

Those privy to metal music history know that Brazil’s musical roots extend beyond its world-class bossa nova and samba traditions. In fact, during the ‘80s, the country went through its own ...