The Backstory Flashback to 1991: Alice Cooper the master of shock rock and Rob Halford the Metal God himself, struck a pose that’s since become legendary in rock fan circles. Fast-forward 34 years and the duo reunited to recreate that…
Today in Metal History – August 25th August 25th 1982 Alice Cooper – “Zipper Catches Skin” “Zipper Catches Skin” is the seventh solo studio album by American hard rock singer Alice Cooper. “Zorro’s Ascent” is a quirky standout from “Zipper Catches Skin”.…
Judas Priest has unleashed a blistering new take on Black Sabbath’s classic 1970 anti‑war anthem “War Pigs”. The cover arrives as a heartfelt tribute to their Birmingham forebears, timed to coincide with Black Sabbath final concert “Back to the Beginning”…
Today in Metal History – April 8th April 8th 1975 Aerosmith – “Toys In The Attic” “Toys In The Attic” is the third studio album by American hard rock band Aerosmith. “Sweet Emotion” is a timeless, infectious track from “Toys…
Today in Metal History – January 6th January 6th 1982 Sammy Hagar – “Standing Hampton” “Standing Hampton” is the sixth studio album by American rock vocalist Sammy Hagar. “There’s Only One Way to Rock” a hard-hitting anthem from “Standing Hampton”.…
On This Day in Metal – December 19th December 19th 1987 Toxik – “World Circus” “World Circus” is the debut studio album of the thrash metal band Toxik. “Heart Attack” stands out on “World Circus”. December 19th 1990 London –…
The band Judas Priest “Beyond the Realms of Death” from their 1978 album “Stained Class” is one of their greatest and timeless power ballad. This eerie, intense song explores the depths of sadness by telling the tale of a guy…
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…
On This Day in Metal – August 25th August 25th 1982 Alice Cooper – “Zipper Catches Skin” “Zipper Catches Skin” is the seventh solo studio album by American rock singer Alice Cooper. August 25th 1987 Aerosmith – “Permanent Vacation” “Permanent Vacation” is…
