Refuge is a side project of the long running German power metal band Rage.
Refuge, "Solitary Men" Album Review
Rich Kid Express is a retro-flavored hard rock band whose debut EP, "Bubblegum Radio" was released in 2020.
Rich Kid Express Remembers "Bubblegum Radio"
Queensrÿche's split with vocalist Geoff Tate was one of the most bizarre rock dramas in recent memory. Let's find out how it all went down and how it was resolved.
The Tale of Two Queensrÿches
"Choice of Weapon" is the 9th studio album by UK rock legends The Cult, released in 2012.
The Cult, "Choice of Weapon" Album Review
Wicked Smile is an Australian hard rock band featuring former members of Pegazus and Black Majesty. Their debut EP "Delirium" was released in July 2020.
Aussie Metal Update: Wicked Smile "Delirium" EP Review
Classic metal stalwarts Metal Church released "From The Vault," a collection of rare and unreleased tracks, in 2020.
Metal Church Unleashes Treasures "From The Vault"
This article is a countdown of the 50 most important, successful, and influential Japanese metal bands of all time.
The 50 Greatest Japanese Metal Bands of All Time
A gallery of some of the most classically bad, painful to the eyes album covers in Heavy Metal history.
10 Awful Hard Rock and Metal Album Covers
2003's "St. Anger" is considered to be Metallica's worst album. In 2015, two fans recorded their own version of the disc (with better production) in hopes that people might give it another try.
"St. Anger 2015" Diehard Fans Re-Record Metallica's Most Misunderstood Album
In 2013, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted struck out on his own with "Heavy Metal Music," the lone full length album from his solo band Newsted.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Newsted, "Heavy Metal Music"
"Coup d'Etat" was the third album (and major label debut) by The Plasmatics, the punk/metal audio terrorists led by warrior woman Wendy O. Williams.
With "Coup d'Etat," the Plasmatics Chainsawed the '80s Mainstream
These Swedish sleaze merchants morphed from a generic glam-to-the-max band into a high tech, industrial-rock combo over the course of their three studio albums.
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: The Shotgun Messiah Discography
In 1988 the avant-garde black/thrash metal band Celtic Frost released "Cold Lake" - a bizarre attempt to jump on the glam-metal band wagon. The band probably wishes this one would stay forgotten!
Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Celtic Frost's "Cold Lake"
The Midnight Devils is an '80s style sleaze glam rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. Their debut album, "Something Bigger," was released in 2018.
The Midnight Devils Bring the Sleaze on "Something Bigger"
The best thrash metal guitarists from the legendary Big Four thrash bands shaped a genre and influenced a generation of guitar players.
The Big Four of Thrash Metal and the Guitar Players Who Made Them
Formed in 1981, Loudness is the best known Heavy Metal band from Japan. They're mainly remembered in the U.S. for their hit "Crazy Nights," from 1985's Thunder in the East album.
Loudness: Japanese Heavy Metal Icons