Crown the Greatest Iron Maiden Album of All Time! Since 1980 Iron Maiden has been a mainstay of heavy metal. Their albums have influenced audiences for centuries. You now have the opportunity to choose their best album. Which one endures…
Jag Panzer has been a heavy metal force since the 1980s, known for their thunderous riffs, dramatic narrative and unrivalled vocal talent. Now it’s time to select which of their iconic albums is the best of all time! MetalX asks…
History: Released on September 22nd, 1988 “No Rest for the Wicked” is Ozzy Osbourne fourth studio album. With a more polished sound and a greater focus on rhythm. This album signalled a shift in Osbourne’s musical approach after the success…
The power metal pioneers Helloween have produced innumerable classic albums that have had a significant influence on the genre. For metalheads, their catalogue is a gold mine featuring everything from the soaring vocals to the complex guitar solos and epic…
History: Released in 1987 as a single from Anthrax third studio album “Among the Living”, “Caught in a Mosh” immediately rose to prominence as one of the band most well-known songs. The album, which included Anthrax trademark mix of speed,…
Candlemass, the iconic Swedish band, are widely credited as pioneers of epic doom metal. With their theatrical, slow-burning riffs, operatic vocals and lyrics steeped in mysticism and darkness, Candlemass took the foundations laid by Black Sabbath and expanded on them…
Twisted Sister became one of the most well-known and extravagant bands of the glam metal period in the colourful and rebellious 1980s rock scene. Their vibrant persona, memorable songs and strong messages of self-acceptance and individualism helped them carve themselves a…
History: Released on September 18, 1970 “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath. Often considered one of the most important albums in the history of heavy metal “Paranoid” helped define the genre, solidifying Black…
Here’s a selection of 10 classic hair/glam metal songs from the 1980s, which dominated the charts and influenced the metal scene with their blend of heavy riffs and anthemic, glam-inspired style: 01. Mötley Crüe – “Kickstart My Heart” (1989) A…
