1986 Hard Rock & Metal Albums
Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.
Slayer
Iconic LPs Turning 40 in 2026
Feeling old yet? Don't worry, these albums will keep you young.
Kerry King Doesn’t Understand Why Slayer Isn’t in the Rock Hall
"How many more decades do we have to play?"
Essential '80s Albums to Pass Down to Kids
Discover the 25 must-have rock and metal albums from the '80s that every kid should know!
When Dave Lombardo Recorded a Drum Track Surrounded by Bees
Slayer icon worried that insects would think he was trying to swat them instead of playing his kit.
Bob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice + 5 Other Revelations From Rare New Interview
Bob Dylan recently discussed his latest endeavor, a book entitled 'The Philosophy of Modern Song,' and revealed some fun facts about his musical tastes, too.
Rock + Metal Bands That Have Played Over 2,000 Shows
They've seen a million faces, and they've rocked them all!
11 Best ’90s Albums by Big Metal Bands From the ’80s
Stop saying the '90s was a bad time for metal!
10 Bands Who Nailed Seemingly Impossible to Cover Rock + Metal Songs
Top that? Challenge accepted.
10 Times Rock + Metal Musicians Were an Emergency Fill-In
From medical emergencies to last-minute personal matters.
Every Thrash Metal ‘Big 4′ Album Ranked From Worst to Best
Four brilliant discographies get put to the real test.
10 Metal Bands From the ’80s That Thrived in the ’90s Despite Grunge
Who said Seattle killed metal?