The Crue’s music has been heard before in a spot for Kia, so why not another automobile manufacturer? On their YouTube channel, Acura declares: “Five new worlds. Five distinct drivers. One journey ...

But there are some other groups and individuals that played a large part in laying the foundation for hard rock and metal as well, such as Fanny and Girlschool, the latter of which are typically ...

Hard-rock and heavy-metal isn’t elitist’s music, it’s the people’s music. The music of Camaros, pro sports events and streaming TV synchs. And in that way, as American as it gets, even if British ...

As Music City, Nashville is home to all genres. Even "stoner witch metal bands." Yes, you read that right. Here are 7 groups ...

For many headbangers on Long Island, hard rock and heavy metal isn’t just music, it’s a lifestyle. "Once it gets in your blood, it’s like a drug," says singer Paul Terror, 55, of East Meadow. "It’s so ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Every year there are a countless number of exceptional albums ...

In October 1979, US rock magazine Creem published a cover feature asking the provocative question ‘Is Heavy Metal Dead?’, and concluded that the writing was on the wall for the genre. Their judgment ...

While we shouldn’t have to explain why the passing of a rock n’ roll legend of Prince’s stature warrants inclusion on a heavy metal site, haters gonna hate. So we’ve assembled a few of our favorite ...

As the '80s came to a close and a new decade dawned, it was obvious that the heavy music landscape needed — and had begun to undergo — a radical shift. It was a unique moment in hard rock and metal ...

Hello everyone, are you ready to rock? Class is starting! To begin, I've been listening to some of your comments before class, and I gather many of you think heavy metal and hard rock began with ...

1984 was a triumphant year for heavy metal and hard rock, as many of the genre's most important stars took big steps forward or even released career-defining albums. Although they were secretly on the ...