These are our picks for the "Big 4" bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. That of course doesn't mean that there are only four legendary thrash bands, it just means they're the bands that are most ...

On Tuesday, Twisted Sister announced its 2026 tour dates with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) as lead singer, Joey Cassata (Ace ...

The 1980s didn’t just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once. Arena anthems got shinier. Guitar solos got faster. Alternative scenes got ...

Four decades after helping define the heavy metal underground, Sanctuary is hitting the road to celebrate its 40th anniversary — and they’re bringing a rising guitar star along for the ride. The ...

Not every album finds its audience out of the gate and in this feature we're shining a spotlight on 10 1980s rock albums that should have been bigger than their initial returns that seem to have ...

Heavy metal icon Doro Pesch has shared a major update for her American fans as she prepares for her latest U.S. appearances. The legendary German rocker announced on X that she will host an exclusive ...