What part of heavy metal distinguishes the genre from pop? Put simply, there’s an extra bite. Yes, you guessed right. This means anything and everything that makes the music loud, hard, and exciting, whether it is wrecking-ball grooves, ungodly speed, or enormous riffs. To better appreciate how far-reaching and varied the term ”heavy” is, we […]

Some people argue that heavy metal music had its heyday during the 70s and 80s. However, this does not necessarily mean that the genre has seen a decline. New bands of this type are regularly emerging on the scene. Their songs often contain loud guitars, aggressive vocals and very dense drum beats. If someone wants […]

While heavy metal has received a bad reputation from certain quarters (some people claim that it encourages violence, blah blah), this genre of music has been soothing our ears for decades now, and the bad reputation could in fact be as a result of misconception – call them myths, if you may. With the 1980s […]

Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that is known for being loud and aggressive. Heavy metal songs are loud and powerful-sounding, having strong rhythms that are repeated which is why they are so catchy and well-loved by so many people. Historically, heavy metal bands are usually made up of one or two guitars, […]

The rise of the internet has changed the modern culture. Heavy metal has not been immune to this trend. The internet has made finding and listening to new bands much more accessible. There are numerous aspects of heavy metal that now take place online. Streaming In the past, heavy metal bands would sell their albums […]

Fashion and clothing has long been a major part of heavy metal and rock music. The way that rockers look and dress has evolved over the years but have always separated them from other genres and other people. Here is a look that outlines (roughly) the timeline and evolution of heavy metal fashion and influences: […]