Ranking the best albums of any genre is not easy, and metal might be particularly difficult. At least, BBC Music tried.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Judas Priest is working on a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” that will feature vocals from Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July.

The 1980s metal explosion turned many bands into stars overnight as loud choruses and flashy music videos filled arenas and dominated MTV. This era thrived on a mix of loud energy and a rebellious ...

Actor William Shatner will make his Riot Fest debut in Chicago with heavy metal band The *uckers, performing songs from his catalog and previewing new material.

The Who’s Roger Daltrey says his band invented heavy metal — and he believes the evidence is already on the record. Most fans credit Tony Iommi and Black Sabbath with creating heavy metal in the late ...

Recently, the brutal/technical death metal band Cryptopsy announced the re-release of their 1994 debut album, Blasphemy Made Flesh, featuring some special guests. Billy Strings is among the list of ...

Here are 11 of the best love songs by some of the biggest bands in heavy metal. Metal bands aren't always known for their ability to be touchy feely, but on more than one occasion, heavy metal has ...

Pop might be an icky word for heavy metal diehards. But remember, “pop” is just short for popular. And if you’re favorite band sells millions of records, then they are, by definition, popular. History ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A famous heavy metal singer is explaining why he abrupt retired, forcing his band to cancel 50th anniversary tour plans. Dee ...

Judas Priest is working on a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” that will feature vocals from Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July. Lead singer Rob Halford detailed the process of recording the duet ...