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The '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception

Here are 15 times bands shouted themselves out in songs or referenced their moniker in another way. Some of the bands did it in more than one song.

Only the genre's biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the title.

Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026, when they're on the road and how to get tickets. We update this guide on a regular basis.

The relationship between rock and pinball is helping both sides find a new audience.

Our picks for the 'Big 4' bands and artists that represent 1980s metal are Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica.

Do you share a birthday with any of these big rock and metal albums?

Hey, heavy metal has a heart too! It's Valentine's Day which means we're diving into some of the genre's best love songs by some the genre's heavyweights.

Meet the Kentucky man who is tearing through the biggest metal hits on his chest with mesmerizing precision.

Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.