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Metal Bands Redefine Pop Hits with Unique Covers
Heavy metal bands have a knack for taking pop songs and putting their own unique, hard-hitting twist on them. From Yngwie Malmsteen’s rendition of ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” to Twisted Sister’s campy cover of “Leader of the Pack,” these metal bands have showcased their versatility in reimagining popular tunes. Metal Bands Compatible with Fitbit Versa…
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Machine Head Guitarist Reece Scruggs Steps Back for Family
Machine Head guitarist Reece Scruggs will be absent from the band’s upcoming European tour to support his father, who is fighting lung cancer. The band announced this unfortunate news through various social media posts, indicating that Reece’s former bandmate, Waclaw Kieltyka, from Decapitated, will step in for him during the tour, with Zack Ohren also…
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Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine Rock Cardiff Arena
Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine recently showcased a spectacular exchange of skull-crushing riffs and deafening roars during a co-headline tour. The bands, celebrating the 20th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums, delivered a riveting performance at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff. Modern Metal Guitar Technique: Craft Powerful, Heavy Metal Guitar Riffs & Melodic Lines With…
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Metal Titans Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Carcass Rock Chicago
Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, and Carcass recently set the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago ablaze with a night of intense metal performances. Carcass, known for their thrash/death/grind fusion, kicked off the event with a high-energy set filled with powerful guitar solos and relentless rhythms. Carcass, a pioneering force in the grind/death metal scene, showcased their iconic sound…
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Black Sabbath Tribute Event Showcases Birmingham’s Rising Metal Stars
Black Sabbath, the iconic metal band that originated in Birmingham in 1968, is set to be celebrated in a special event by BBC Radio WM in the Midlands. The celebration will feature performances by up-and-coming heavy metal acts Cherrydead, Gans, and Meatdripper, all hailing from Birmingham. These acts, dubbed as the future stars of heavy…
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Heavy Metal Evolution: Iconic Albums of the 21st Century
The 21st century has seen a resurgence in the heavy metal music scene, with several memorable albums released since the turn of the millennium. While the 80s and 90s were considered the golden era for metal, the 2000s brought forth its own share of iconic records. Sound Of Madness | $31.56 Slipknot’s “Iowa” from 2001…
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Resilience and Evolution: Thrash Metal’s Enduring Legacy Explored
Thrash metal has been a powerhouse in heavy metal for over four decades, with bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth leading the charge. The ’90s brought challenges as musical trends shifted, but the new millennium saw a resurgence of thrash, blending old and new elements to keep the genre alive and relevant. Municipal Waste emerged…