In 1997, two key releases by two emerging bands had a game-changing impact on the metal scene as we knew it ...

The best European metal bands are a key component in the genre’s history and evolution. It is impossible to understand what metal is without these groups’ contributions. Whether it’s their success, ...

THE GOOD: English indie poppers Lightning Seeds release their seventh (first in 13 years). THE BAD: Nope. THE NITTY GRITTY: Lightning Seeds always essentially has been singer/songwriter/producer Ian ...

"Europe was a little bit behind with the kind of support from the media. Later on, we had Headbangers Ball too, but it never went as big as in America." Schmier pointed to the sheer influence of the ...