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The Story Of: Savatage – Architects of Symphonic Metal

The Story Of: Savatage – Architects of Symphonic Metal

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…

Nevermore

The Story Of: Nevermore – Masters of Progressive Metal

Nevermore was one of the most unique and avant-garde bands in progressive metal. Having sprung from the ashes of Seattle’s thrash movement in the early 1990s. Nevermore immediately established a reputation for their technical mastery, profound lyrics and intense, emotionally…

Candlemass

The Story Of: Candlemass – Pioneers of Epic Doom Metal

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…

Vixen

The Story Of: Vixen – The Queens of Glam Metal

In a genre often dominated by male musicians Vixen emerged as a groundbreaking all-female rock band that captivated audiences with their catchy hooks, powerful vocals and a glamorous image that epitomized the glam metal scene of the late 1980s and…

The Story Of: Quiet Riot – Heavy Metal Party Band

The Story Of: Quiet Riot – Heavy Metal Party Band

As a band that helped define and popularise heavy metal in the 1980s Quiet Riot stands out in the long history of the genre. With their addicting energy, catchy tunes and ability to combine heavy metal with glam rock. Quiet Riot became…

Venom

The Story Of: Venom – The Pioneers of Black Metal

In the annals of heavy metal history few bands have had as profound an impact on the genre as Venom. Formed in 1979 in Newcastle, England this trio of musicians Cronos (bass, vocals), Mantas (guitar) and Abaddon (drums) not only…