Energetic riffs, soaring vocals and captivating sense of humour, Edguy is one of the most recognisable figures in the power metal genre. A group of young friends in Germany founded the band in the early 1990s and they gained notoriety…
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 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 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…
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…
During the 1980s glam metal movement Ratt became a band that defined the style, exuding flamboyance, extravagance and catchy songs that defined the genre. Combining powerful riffs, catchy tunes and an iconic image Ratt cemented their reputation as one of…
Few guitarists in the history of heavy metal have left as lasting and profound a legacy as Dimebag Darrell. Known for his explosive riffs, wild solos and innovative approach to the guitar, Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s contributions to heavy music are…
Few bands have adopted a single concept as fully as Running Wild amid the huge and varied world of heavy metal. This famous band based in Hamburg, Germany, is well known for being the forerunners of pirate metal. They fused…
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…
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…
