The explosive album opener never became a hit single, but it helped redefine hard rock for generations to come.

A review of Queen’s 1973 self titled debut album, from hard rock bite to progressive fire, standout tracks, and Freddie Mercury’s early power.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. US Band Knocked Loose performs on stage during the Heavy Metal ...

As a result of the ever-changing definitions of music genres, there are quite a few rock bands that were once considered metal, but aren't anymore. We've argued numerous times that heavy metal, as a ...

Here are 10 essential rock and metal '80s albums you should own on vinyl. The '80s were a really interesting time in heavy music because that was when rock and metal really started splintering off ...

Tom Morello recently appeared on Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others to discuss 1990s Gen X rock bands. The Rage Against The Machine guitarist explains the “punk rock guilt” shared by many ...

Plenty of heavy metal acts have achieved astronomical success and elevated the medium over the past half-century, but only the biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the "Big 4" of heavy ...

As you may or may not know, Bend is home to a small but active extreme punk ‘n’ metal scene, with several local bands that fit the bill and regular shows featuring touring bands from across the ...

Heavy metal music has become a niche genre to an extent. While there are a couple of bands that have broken into the mainstream and garnered wide appeal, the majority of heavy metal bands seemingly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. As it relates to who should be considered heavy metal’s ...