The 1980s thrash metal scene produced some of the most iconic and sought-after albums in heavy music history. From Metallica’s genre-defining riffs to Slayer’s blistering speed, these records continue ...

The 1980s gave us some of the most collected and beloved metal albums in history, with bands like Metallica, Def Leppard, and Judas Priest defining an era. These records didn’t just sell — they became ...

The past few years have seen vinyl come back in a big way. Seemingly every new album gets pressed on a series of limited-edition colored records, and fans eagerly add them to their collection. While ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

Although the 1980s were memorable because of the pop music (think George Michael, Madonna), anyone who lived through the ...

Here is the best metal song of each year of the 1980s, including one runner-up for all 10 years! Many will argue that there was no greater decade for heavy metal than the '80s. Sure, Black Sabbath and ...

Jack Russell, the lead singer of 1980s metal band Great White, has died. He was 63. On Thursday, Russell's official Instagram account shared the news with a statement that reads, "With tremendous ...

How Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and more brought metal back from the dead ...

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 ...

80s Metal Icons Play Epic First UK Show in 6 Years Ahead of Black Sabbath Opener originally appeared on Parade. Legendary 1980s metal band Slayer played an epic show in Cardiff, Wales on July 3 — ...