Heavy Metal
Bands 11
AcceptHeavy Metal · Speed Metal · Hard Rock
Black SabbathHeavy Metal · Doom Metal · Hard Rock
Blaze BayleyHeavy Metal · NWOBHM
Guns N' RosesHard Rock · Heavy Metal
Iron MaidenHeavy Metal · NWOBHM · Hard Rock
Jason NewstedHeavy Metal · Thrash Metal · Hard Rock
Judas PriestHeavy Metal · Hard Rock · NWOBHM
MegadethThrash Metal · Heavy Metal · Speed Metal
MetallicaThrash Metal · Heavy Metal · Hard Rock
ScorpionsHard Rock · Heavy Metal · Classic Rock
StryperHeavy Metal · Christian Metal · Hard RockNews & stories 9
Michael Sweet on Metallica — Not My Style of Metal, I'd Rather Listen to Judas Priest
The Stryper singer pays respect to the biggest metal band in the world while making it plain that they do nothing for him. He listens to Pantera more often, too — and he knows the take will annoy people.
Bill Ward Uses a Wheelchair — and Wants One Thing Clear: Not Retired, Not Ill
The Black Sabbath drummer is addressing his mobility aid head-on. He can still walk, the 78-year-old stresses — just not long distances. And he is still a drummer, regardless.
EDDFEST at Knebworth — Iron Maiden's First Own Festival Is a Triumph
Two days, their own funfair and the band's only UK show of the year: for their 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden turned Knebworth Park into a world of their own. By the end, it was clear this band no longer needs stadium rules.
Iron Maiden Take 2027 Off — Final Curtain in Yokohama This November
After two years of 'Run For Your Lives', the anniversary tour ends on 25 November in Japan. Then it's over — the next concerts will come in 2028 at the earliest.
Rob Halford Sings 'Balls To The Wall' — Accept Celebrate 50 Years With 50 Guest Stars
For their anniversary album 'Teutonic Titans 1976-2026', Accept re-record their classics with prominent help. On the signature track, the Metal God himself takes the mic — with Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs on lead.
Iron Maiden Will Skip Their Hall of Fame Gala — Blaze Bayley Wants to Be There
On 14 November Iron Maiden will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — but their Australian tour keeps them away. Former singer Blaze Bayley is now trying to make it to Los Angeles himself.
After the Paris Power Cut — Iron Maiden Complete Their Concert Film at EDDFEST in Knebworth
A total blackout stopped filming mid-set in Paris. Now the metal legends are capturing the missing scenes at their anniversary event EDDFEST in Knebworth — fans from both shows will end up in the film.
Judas Priest Score Their Sixth Number One on the UK Rock Chart
The compilation 'The Best Of Judas Priest' enters the UK Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart straight at the top — the Metal Gods' sixth number one on that chart.
Stryper Announce 18th Album 'Throne Of Thorns' — Title-Track Video Out Now
The Christian metal pioneers release their 18th studio album on 25 September 2026 via Frontiers Music — led by the anthemic title song and its music video.