James Hetfield confirms that Metallica were definitely nodding to 'Enter Sandman' with one of the big songs from their 1996 ...

What bothers me is the coalitions of lynch mobs against popular heavy bands as a trend,' says Coyle, while speaking about ...

The high pitch scream is as synonymous with heavy metal as Dio's "metal horns." Throughout the 80s, approximately two out of five metal bands employed a singer who rocked the high-pitched delivery and ...

When you think '80s metal, your mind probably goes straight to black leather, big hair and MTV. Well, you'd be about half right. Not every '80s metal band had big hair, but nearly every signed act was ...

First appearing on the cover of their 1979 ‘Horror Business’ single, the Misfits’ instantly recognizable skull logo was inspired by the titular character in ‘The Crimson Ghost,’ a 1946 film serial.

Tool are one of those bands that gets people talking, and a lot of times that talk is about their striking music videos. Most of them are full of abstract imagery that seem to be culled from some ...

Nine Inch Nails have always found ways to expertly mix visual mediums with their songs, so it’s no surprise that they have made some memorable music videos over the years. Many of their clips indulge ...

When it comes to music, Alice in Chains have always been the complete package -- incredible harmonies, dark and meaningful lyrics, the ability to cut on a dime between aggressive-in-your-face rock and ...

Now, more than ever, heavy metal is a worldwide affair. The Internet has empowered a generation of would be metal enthusiasts in corners of the planet that once had little to no access to the music we ...

Is a live album really ever live? Most are manipulated in some way, either in the mixing stage or the overdubbing of guitar leads or vocal passages. The greatest of them all, KISS seminal Alive!, ...

Megadeth has always had a legacy of talent, triumph and tribulation. Every former member has a litany of tales to tell and guitarist Chris Poland is no exception. Noisecreep caught up with Poland at ...

Michigan metallers I See Stars were arrested a few days ago, as they were allegedly caught possessing hallucinogenic drugs. The band and crew were arrested on Aug. 30 in Kansas by Saline County Police ...