Loudwire Staff
2023 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar
We've got your 2023 album release calendar so you don't miss a thing!
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Full speed or nothin'.
The Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970
Over 50 years of metal's best!
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Get a look at the frontman's various looks dating back to his thrash glory days to his most modern look.
Every Thrash Metal ‘Big 4′ Album Ranked From Worst to Best
Four brilliant discographies get put to the real test.
Best Metal Song of Each Year Since 1970
From Black Sabbath to Ghost, these songs show metal's evolution over nearly five decades.
Every Metallica Song Ranked
'Lulu' and covers not included.
Top 90 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the ’90s
A way better decade than most people give it credit for.
The 50 Best Metal + Hard Rock Debut Albums Ranked
Click through the gallery to count down the Top 50 Hard Rock + Metal Debut Albums!
New Comic Strip ‘Hetfield’ Blends ‘Garfield’ With Metallica
Are you a fan of the 'Garfield' comic strip, but always thought it needed a few Metallica references? Well, here's a treat for you.