metal
Distorted guitars, crazy rhythms, dense bass, and insane vocals. What it means to be a metal head.
5 Heavy Metal Bands That Defy Categorization
Over the years, I’ve come across bands that don’t just stick to one style—they mix and blend genres in ways that completely challenge what metal can sound like. I’ve always been drawn to these genre-defying bands because they offer something fresh and unpredictable, making each listen an adventure. Here are five of my favourites that continue to push the boundaries of heavy music.
By Diane Fosterabout a year ago in Beat
5 Underrated Heavy Metal Artists You Should Be Listening To
Heavy metal has always been my go-to genre for raw energy, emotion, and sheer creativity. While the big names like Metallica and Iron Maiden are staples in any metal fan’s playlist, I’ve found that some of the best gems in the genre are hiding in the shadows. Over the years, I’ve come across bands that don’t get nearly the recognition they deserve, even though their music is just as powerful and innovative. That’s why I wanted to share a few of my favorites—bands that I believe every metalhead should know about.
By Diane Fosterabout a year ago in Beat
SHUFFLE ALL
It’s the end of November, I’m drinking cold brew, and starting this out on my phone. My laptop died a few days ago, so I’m resorting to this alternative method. Hopefully it’s just an issue with the power cable, and not the laptop itself (I’ll know in a few days when the replacement cord arrives). Otherwise, I’ve more than likely lost the drawing I was working on. Downside of digital art. But I have my notebooks, sketchbook, and phone, so I can still work on some things and try not to think about how fast this week off of work went by. Part of me is dreading going back on Monday. But I told myself I wasn’t going to think about that. It’s the end of November and I’m in a coffee shop listening to Fu Manchu and trying to stay inspired.
By Aaron Morrisonabout a year ago in Beat
L(ov/if)e Story
[A combination of “Letters of Gratitude” and “The Sountrack of Your Year” challenges] . . My love, We are reaching the end of this first year, 2024, with no interruption of you in my mind and I want to thank you for your constant presence in my nomad life. I want to give you something that would remain in our minds no matter the passing-by of years to come. Since I know you love music as much as I do, this letter will be a humble musical depiction of what my world looked like/felt like throughout the year. I want you to see how, even when you were not physically there at times, you were always there with me.
By Laura Rodbenabout a year ago in Beat
2024: The Saga Continues Pt. 2. Content Warning.
2024 has been a year of roller coaster emotions, and that's putting it lightly. Music has been there through every moment... the beauty and the horror. There are always two sides to every story, including mine for 2024. The first side covered the darkest moments, the failures, the despair, the pain and the heartbreak. It becomes easy to allow the moments of hopelessness to reign and overshadow the moments of light... but what good does that bring? The moments of joy, relief, calm and love may be few and far between... but they exist and that is what makes the music of them so much sweeter as 2024 concludes.
By Luna Verityabout a year ago in Beat
2024: The Saga Continues. Content Warning.
As midnight hit and 2024 began, the struggle to leave the sorrow and pain of 2023 behind was an all too familiar challenge these days. January 1, 2024 was here and I was still here... but how much of me was there left at this point? Year after year of fighting challenge after challenge without any breaks; 2024 found me with barely anything left to give. My soundtrack of the year began with me feeling like I was "Breaking Inside".
By Luna Verityabout a year ago in Beat
Worldwide Panic Show Growth And Fortitude With New Song "Break Me Down"
Hard Rock/Alternative Metal band Worldwide Panic have released their furious and rebellious new track “Break Me Down”. It’s the first release from the Los Angeles, CA based band’s upcoming 2nd full-length album, which will be released in the first quarter of 2025. The song was produced by the acclaimed Bob Marlette (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Shinedown, Rob Zombie) and mastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Hatebreed, Demon Hunter, Rob Zombie, Jasta). The track is a bellicose rant against authority figures and people in positions of power who try to break down your spirit and confidence through gaslighting and mind games.
By RockNRollBuddhaabout a year ago in Beat
CARSEX Hit The Target With New Single "Sitting Ducks"
Punk band CARSEX is back with their latest release “Sitting Ducks”. It’s the follow-up to the Long Beach, CA based band’s successful single & video “Crooked Canvas”, which garnered the band support on Punk, Rock, and Metal playlists at Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Deezer, and Audiomack. Both songs were produced by Steve Evetts (Sepultura, Alesana, Poison the Well, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Butcher Babies). "Sitting Ducks" is a deep dive into current human-interest stories that permeate the news, and the shape of the human condition in 2024.
By RockNRollBuddhaabout a year ago in Beat
Crucifier: Merciless Conviction
For the past 10-15 years, Greece has been a powerhouse in the thrash metal scene, producing bands like Bio-Cancer and Suicidal Angels. However, delve deeper into the underground, and you'll find high-quality acts like Chainsaw, Released Anger, and The Crucifier. Emerging in 2002, The Crucifier's debut album Merciless Conviction marked the beginning of their brutal journey. This album, though raw and unrefined, set the stage for the band’s rise in the Greek thrash metal scene, showcasing their potential for creating vicious, speed-driven music that rivals the best in the genre.
By The Crash Test Facilityabout a year ago in Beat
Will Miami Host Another "Rain Show" for Taylor Swift This Weekend? Here's the Prediction
Miami is buzzing with excitement as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for two more performances this weekend. After a rainy and wind-swept first night on Friday, fans are left wondering: Will the rest of the weekend bring more "rain shows" for Swift and her fans?
By Sangha Raksmit Dewanabout a year ago in Beat
KoRn Excites Fans With Mysterious 2024 Album Reveal
The rock band KoRn is working on a new album. According to lead guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, it will be a return to their heavy-guitar roots. Welch co-founded the band in 1993. In an interview with the student-managed New Jersey radio station WSOU 89.5 FM, he spoke about the band’s progress. The album will follow 2022’s requiem and, in the words of Welch, be some of the best music they have made in years.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Beat
