Are they rock or are they metal? There are a handful of bands whose genre labels we can't seem to agree on from time to time. You may have noticed that a lot of our ...

The 1990s were one of the best decades for heavy music, so here's who we think make up the "Big 4" of both '90s rock and metal. The reason the '90s were so unique was because various subgenres peaked ...

Despite what some aging musicians might tell you, heavy metal and rock’n’roll are not dead. In fact, this could not be further from the truth. The metal scene is flourishing with tons of incredible ...

In a recent interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 radio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke ...

Indie rock and heavy metal, on paper, seem like they would have nothing in common. When I think of indie rock bands, I think of The Decemberists, the Arctic Monkeys, or Tame Impala. Metal? I mean, ...

Some covers should never have left the rehearsal room. Join us as we count down our picks for the worst cover songs attempted ...

The author argues for the inclusion of several artists into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The article also mentions the induction of Warren Zevon and Joe Cocker. It's the middle of summer, so it's ...

If you look at your favorite metal band’s list of influences, you’re probably going to see Black Sabbath somewhere in the mix. They were one of the first truly heavy bands and inspired countless ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fleet of metal and rock bands are bringing acoustic guitars to the home of the Lynx. "Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday" arrives at ...

This lesser-remembered British rock band was as influential to heavy metal as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were, yet they never had the same success.

Groups like Ghost and Sleep Token are prioritizing lore and musicianship — and demonstrating how niche fandoms can take an act to the top of the charts. By Hank Shteamer In July, near the end of a ...

The 1990s completely reshaped rock music. Hair metal faded, grunge exploded, alternative rock went mainstream, and new genres like nu metal, rap-rock, and pop-punk emerged. It was a decade when guitar ...