Metallica 's Kirk Hammett named one particular guitar riff that he believes "shifted heavy metal." ...

Sinners' director Ryan Coogler has confirmed that he was inspired by the music of Metallica while making his newly released ...

His cause of death was not stated. Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1969. Northern Irish star Les was a member from 1977 to 1979 and left after falling out ...

And of course, Hammett says Black Sabbath’s first three albums “are like gospel” to metalheads. Specifically, the Exodus co-founder lists the 1975 song “Symptom of the Universe” as one that changed ...

The former drummer for a legendary heavy metal band is dead at 73. Les Binks, who was a member of Judas Priest during a key stretch in the 1970s, died “peacefully” at a hospital in London ...

Les Binks, the ex drummer of English heavy metal band Judas Priest, has died. The percussionist, who played with Judas Priest from March 1977 to July 1979, died on March 15, 2025. The band took to ...

Legendary drummer Les Binks, known for his time with Judas Priest has died, the band announced on Instagram. He was 73. The band sends their love to his family, friends and fans, adding that the ...

Alan Lancaster (Status Quo bassist): It was a bit confusing – it was called Monsters Of Rock, but we weren’t really a heavy metal band. It was a pretty miserable day. Windy, slightly rainy.

While some reports state Binks died on March 15, his former band confirmed his death in ... recognition for his contributions to shaping heavy metal. May he RIP." A third echoed: "Rip in peace ...