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Here are the best death metal albums of 2024 so far. Already, the 2020s have been one of the greatest eras in death metal. We’re see a rise in popularity of so many newer entrants, who are out on the road supporting the veterans and headlining their own smaller tours. Overall, there’s a feeling of excitement in this community that hasn’t been this palpable in a long time. There’s still a lot on the horizon for 2024, too. Blood Incantation, Wormed, Fulci, Dark Tranquility, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Nile, God Dethroned, The Black Dahlia Murder and more are all set to drop new records later this year....
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Ahoy, matey! Here be the five best albums to introduce ye to pirate metal, as chosen by masters of the highs seas, Visions of Atlantis co-vocalist Michele Guaitoli. Pirate metal is a subgenre of metal that has a rather obvious theme. It’s niche, but rich in what has to offer — the thrill of adventure, the allure of fantasy and, simply, fun! While pirate metal stretches back nearly four decades, it’s a style that has been reinvented over time. And there is no better time to be a fan than right now. Visions of Atlantis are broadening the scope of pirate metal, offering more immersion than most. ...
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Here are 10 songs that represent Rush’s remarkable career! Ask any progressive rock fan to name their favorite artists and Rush is almost guaranteed to come up. After all, the Canadian trio – comprised of vocalist/keyboardist/bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and percussionist Neil Peart – achieved massive success amidst releasing 19 studio LPs (starting with 1974’s Rush and ending with 2012’s Clockwork Angels). Nearly 10 years after their final show – and nearly five years after Peart’s tragic passing – they remain one of the biggest and most influential genre bands of all time. READ ...
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Going beyond “Butterfly,” which of Crazy Town‘s deep cuts are the sickest? Today, the nu-metal world lost an iconic frontman as we learned Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock (born Seth Binzer) has passed away. READ MORE: Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock Has Died at 49Though many are likely familiar with the band’s breakout hit “Butterfly,” most of their discography sounds nothing like that. The band’s debut, The Gift of Game, for most of its runtime, is a dyed-in-the-wool nu-metal album. The lead single “Toxic” grooves out with a huge riff, setting them up to be a sure bet for any future inclusion o...
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Which is the better Beastie Boys album – Licensed to Ill or Paul’s Boutique? Both are groundbreaking records in their own right, and this week they go head-to-head as part of Chuck’s Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show. In late 1986, three bratty but brilliant punk-inspired kids took a stab at the burgeoning style of rock, sampling some of rock’s greatest hooks and delivering a hugely successful and memorable album in Licensed to Ill. In fact, it became the first ever rap album to hit No. 1. But what does rap have to do with rock? Did you catch the Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Clash a...
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In what was an unforgettable career, we’ve scanned the internet and come up with 10 Unforgettable Led Zeppelin moments. This career-spanning visual compilation finds the legendary band’s members at various stages throughout their career, and it starts with video captured of a barely teenage Jimmy Page, who was just learning guitar and playing in a skiffle band that garnered a TV interview. The boyish looking musician thankfully dodged the interviewers idea of him becoming a doctor. On the back end of things, we get video of Led Zeppelin, post-1980 breakup, taking the stage for a rare reunion a...
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Finding a good Van Halen summer song is about as difficult as finding sand on the beach. The group got their start backyard parties in and around perpetually sunny Los Angeles, and remained the living embodiment of Southern California’s laid-back vibes even after becoming worldwide superstars. When original singer David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers were announcing their 2007 reunion tour, he explained that their set lists would be made up of “all the songs you have been hearing blasting out of the backs of pickup trucks at Burger King over the last 20 summers.” Although the group’s subj...
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Here are Cannibal Corpse‘s six best slow songs. The death metal legends are among the most consistent bands in the scene, reliably cranking out high quality records that are technical, catchy and feature unmatched lyrical brutality. The deranged and frantic nature of the music is the ideal compliment to a bottomless well stories about all the violent things you can do to humans. As violent and gory as Cannibal Corpse are, they’ve always viewed their music to be like an audio version of a horror movie, rather than reflecting any real-world internal desires to carry out any of these atrocities. ...
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Here are the 10 best instrumental metal albums since 2010, ranked by Intervals‘ Aaron Marshall. For a decade, guitarist Aaron Marshall has been releasing shred-tastic, tasteful and innovative instrumental metal as Intervals. He’s been shouted out as a huge influence by the likes of Wolfgang Van Halen and recently toured with Wolfgang’s band Mammoth WVH. So, when he has some recommendations about the modern era of instrumental metal (instru-metal?), you’re going to want to listen and see what you may have been missing out on. But first… What You Need to Know About IntervalsFrom: Toronto, Canada...
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Here are Metallica‘s five best country songs. The pairing of country and Metallica might not be as far-fetched as it initially seems. Fans don’t have to look too far to see the admiration many of the biggest country artists have for the thrash legends. When The Metallica Blacklist compilation came out in 2021, several stars like Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi and Jason Isbell all shared their takes on ‘Black Album’ classics. Metallica themselves have shown an appreciation for country music over the years, too, in particular frontman James Hetfield. He has shared stories of his frien...
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