When it comes to throwback bands performing speed metal and UK-influenced traditional heavy metal, Canada has been at the forefront of keeping the spirit alive.

This genre and song entries are characterized by advanced musicianship, innovation, lengthy songs, and the blending of ...

Metal music is a vast and diverse genre that has evolved significantly since its inception, branching into numerous subgenres that reflect varying musical styles, themes, and cultural influences. Each ...

What the Hell Is Finnish Folk Metal? These Bands Show Denver What It's All About Korpiklaani and Ensiferum will headline Folkfest of the North at the Gothic Theatre on Sunday, March 9.

Birmingham remains a hotbed of musical activity in the 21st Century. Formed by members of Birmingham bands Table Scraps and ...

Javier Bardem revealed that he is a major metalhead, citing some classics of the genre as his favourites of all time.

Who is the first "definitive" heavy metal band? The general consensus is that the style of music began with Black Sabbath, a notion that has been challenged by others (such as Zakk Wylde and even ...

Johnny Cash praised heavy metal bands for their work, and he defended them from would-be censors attacking their freedom of expression.

Sgah’gahsowáh, the artist behind the one-man band, combines the genre’s traditional heavy sounds with a focus on nature. His new album, “Blackbraid II,” is out Friday.

Founded by drummer Txus di Fellatio (played by Lastra) in 1988, Mägo de Oz the band stands out for its fusion of heavy and power metal and Celtic folk, violinist Mohamed “Moha” (the musician ...

I’ve picked out 10 bands (all of which are currently active) who play classic metal in the modern day, which is sometimes categorized as NWOTHM (New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal).

Made in collaboration with Japanese metal sensation Babymetal, the song transcends borders and celebrates the union of two cultures. As the band—with its unique fusion of Indian traditional music and ...