Horns up! There is nothing like listening to insane guitar riffs, heavy bass, soaring, even growling vocals, and a powerful drum beat. Even better, much of metal music is based on classical theory.

You might not know these rock and metal bands, but you should by the end of 2026. From hard rock to hardcore, nearly every subgenre of rock and metal is seeing a surge of new acts that deserve to be ...

Here are 25 rock and metal bands you might not know, but will in 2025. It's no secret — being a new (or new-ish) band means putting yourself, your music, your ambition and all your hopes and dreams, ...

WARLORD is set for a long-awaited milestone this year as the heavy metal band embarks on its first-ever North American tour. Formed in the early ‘80s by drummer Mark Zonder and the late guitarist ...

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 ...

W.A.S.P. is officially heading back on the road, and this time, they're revisiting the era that defined them. The band has announced the 1984 To Headless 2026 North America Tour, a run that will ...