Savatage is a Tampa, Florida-based band that broke with genre norms by mixing progressive rock, heavy metal and symphonic elements to produce a sound of their own. They have captured listeners with their dramatic storytelling virtuoso musicianship and ambitious concept…
Paul Di’Anno the founding leader of the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden, died at the age of 66, leaving the rock and metal community in mourning. Di’Anno, whose gritty voice helped define Iron Maiden’s early sound, made a lasting…
When Iron Maiden released “The Number of the Beast” in 1982 they did more than simply make an album. They set new standards in heavy metal. This iconic record was Iron Maiden’s breakthrough and the turning point in the New…
On this day September 3rd, heavy metal history changed forever with the releases of three key albums each of which contributed to the genre evolution in its own distinct way. Join us in celebrating these great recordings and voting for…
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, which emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, helped shape the heavy metal genre as we know it today. This era stood out by a new raw energy and a…
History: Released on April 14, 1980 “British Steel” is Judas Priest sixth studio album and one of the most iconic releases in the history of heavy metal. With this album, the band shifted towards a more streamlined, accessible sound, while…
In the world of heavy metal, few names are as well-known and influential as Iron Maiden. Iron Maiden one of the most durable and significant bands in the genre, not only invented the sound of New Wave of British Heavy…
