Metallica frontman James Hetfield recently revealed that he might not have been the band’s permanent singer if history had taken a different turn. During the latest episode of ‘The Metallica Report,’ Hetfield discussed the potential twist of fate and shared his thoughts on new music. When asked...

James Hetfield Names The Singer That Was Gonna Replace Him In Metallica

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With some classic rock and metal bands, when it comes to the live performance they stick to their hits. While most audiences obviously want to hear a band’s most well-known songs, die hard fans grow tired of hearing the same set.  Metallica has always been good at rotating songs from their entire catalog in and out of their setlist. Sure, you’re going to hear “Enter Sandman” and “One,” but on occasion they’ll also break out deep cuts like “Bleeding Me,” “Ride The Lightning” and several other tracks loved by their fans. Even better is that the band almost always posts pro-shot...

James Hetfield Names Two Metallica Songs He Wants Band To Play More Live

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The guitarist joined Metallica for a rendition of the Diamond Head classic.
Metallica Joined by Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler for Cover of “Am I Evil?” During Oslo Show: Watch
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Metallica Joined by Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler for Cover of “Am I Evil?” During Oslo Show: Watch

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James Hetfield was delighted to recognise an old friend singing for a new band he heard on the radio

Metallica's James Hetfield reveals the new metal band he's loving right now - and it involves an old friend

If you ask a metalhead what they think is the best year for metal music, many will say 1984. Now, people will have different opinions, of course. But many metalheads see 1984 as the pinnacle for the metal genre blooming. In that spirit, we’re celebrating the best heavy metal albums of 1984.

Best Heavy Metal Albums of 1984

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Following successful runs in Latin America (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and México) and Europe (Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, and more), multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers MEGADETH will return to the North America this summer for their 34-date “Destroy All Enemies” trek. The Live Nation-produced tour, with special guests Mudvayne and All That Remains, kicks off August 2 in Rogers, Arkansas before wrapping in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28. Additional tour stops include Los Angeles (two shows), Las Vegas, Boston, St. Louis and many more (the full itinerary is below). Tickets and additional information for all the dates is available HERE.

Megadeth Announce North American Tour Dates

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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It’s hard to imagine any of the greatest alt-rock bands from the decades past only releasing a single album. However, that is the case for these four underrated alternative rock bands of the 1990s and early 2000s. Let’s take a look at four alternative rock bands that only released one single album during their heyday!

4 Alternative Rock Bands That Only Released One Album

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Wolfgang Van Halen dove back into his father’s catalog on Saturday, teaming up with Mr. Bungle at Graspop Metal Meeting to rip through Van Halen’s “Loss of Control.”. The Mammoth WVH bandleader handled lead guitar duties on the Women and Children First thrasher, as Mike Patton yelped and barked in the spirit of David Lee Roth. You can watch the performance below.

Watch Wolfgang Van Halen and Mr. Bungle Cover Van Halen’s ‘Loss of Control’

Last weekend, Metallica graced the virtual stage in Fortnite, but the event was more than just a heavy metal concert. It was one piece in a weeks-long rollout of modes and content, which really drove home just how large and complex the game has become. The battle royale has steadily morphed into an entire ecosystem of games and experiences, and the Metallica crossover might’ve been the most complex to date.

Fortnite’s Metallica concert showed how sprawling the game has become

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler has said Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show with the band. Last month, Osbourne revealed that he would “jump at the chance” to perform another Sabbath show with co-founder Bill Ward. The drummer backed out of participating in the group’s reunion dates between 2011 and 2017 over an “unreasonable” contract.

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler says Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show

Legendary metal band Megadeth has been around for a while. And even in their early days, they weren’t afraid to get a little controversial. One particularly controversial song by Megadeth is the 1986 track “The Conjuring” from their album Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?. Megadeth...

The Megadeth Song That Dave Mustaine Refused To Play Live for Religious Reasons

Axl Rose is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band Guns N’ Roses. Born William Bruce Rose Jr. on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana, he later adopted the name “Axl Rose” legally. Rose co-founded Guns...

10 Best Axl Rose Songs of All Time

Here are Iron Maiden's six best rock 'n' roll songs. Yeah, yeah, yeah... we know Iron Maiden are a metal band and we're not here to convince you otherwise. Their place in metal's pantheon has been secure for decades, not that it's stopped them from reassuring everyone of their rightful place there by maintaining top form.

Iron Maiden’s Six Best Rock ‘N’ Roll Songs

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Generations of fans probably knew this already, but science has now confirmed that AC/DC is the top rock band for drinking songs. They notched four of the Top 10 rock songs in a study conducted by whiskey retailer Flask & Barrel, claiming the No. 1 spot with 1990's "Thunderstruck," No. 2 with 1979's "Highway to Hell," No. 4 with 1980's "Back in Black" and No. 8 with "You Shook Me All Night Long," also from 1980.

AC/DC Gave Us Rock’s Best Drinking Songs: Study

Metal music, with its powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and iconic vocal styles, has carved an indelible mark in the annals of music history. The genre, which emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, has given rise to countless bands that have pushed musical boundaries and cultivated dedicated fanbases worldwide. In this article, we will explore the top 15 best metal bands of all time, celebrating their contributions to the genre and the legacy they’ve left behind. These bands have not only defined metal but have also influenced countless artists across various genres. From the pioneering sounds of Black Sabbath, whose dark, heavy riffs laid the foundation of metal, to the technical brilliance of Metallica, who brought metal to the mainstream, each band on this list has a unique story and an undeniable impact. We’ll delve into the groundbreaking albums, unforgettable performances, and the cultural significance of these metal titans. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or a newcomer to the genre, this journey through the annals of metal history will showcase why these bands remain at the pinnacle of the metal world. Join us as we headbang through the legacy of metal’s most influential and celebrated bands.

15 Best Metal Bands of All Time

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Rock ‘n roll has transformed the music industry in many ways. Since the genre originated in the 1940s, rock bands […]

10 One-Hit Rock ‘n Roll Albums

Even though Ozzy Osbourne is frequently associated with Black Sabbath, the band underwent substantial changes following Ozzy’s departure in 1979. With new frontmen, the band carried on with their musical adventure, adding new elements to their style. The band welcomed a new chapter when Ronnie James Dio, whose talents are valued almost as highly as Osbourne’s, first joined. We explore some of the most notable songs performed by singers who filled the significant hole left by Osbourne.

8 Songs by Black Sabbath That Weren’t Sung by Ozzy Osbourne

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Blue Cheer, a band known for their deafeningly loud concerts and raw psychedelic blues sound, was a major force in the rock scene of the late 1960s. With a sound that could only be described as a precursor to heavy metal, Blue Cheat left an indelible mark on the world of music. While some of their songs reached chart success, there are a handful of tracks that often go unnoticed but showcase the band’s unique blend of psychedelia and hard rock. Here, we explore eight such tracks from their most influential era.

8 Overlooked Tracks from Blue Cheer’s Heavy Psych Rock Era

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See Metallica’s James Hetfield & Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Rock Out To Turnstile From The Side Of The Stage

Two elder statesmen of the heavy metal scene took in Turnstile‘s set during yesterday’s (June 28th) ‘Tons Of Rock‘ festival in Oslo, Norway. Both Metallica vocalist/guitarist...

See Metallica’s James Hetfield & Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Rock Out To Turnstile From The Side Of The Stage

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