18 Essential '90s Metal Albums You Absolutely Need on Vinyl
Look to these essential albums to help you understand what metal in the '90s was all about.
Opeth
31 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 30 in 2026
It was a year with grunge on the way out and nu-metal's explosion about a year away. Let's look at the transitional year of rock and metal albums from 1996.
The Most Streamed Deep Cuts of 90 Rock + Metal Acts on Spotify
Going deep, but you're still listening.
The Most Streamed Deep Cuts on Spotify by 40 Metal Bands
They weren't heavily promoted, but fans found them anyway.
10 Bands Who Nailed Seemingly Impossible to Cover Songs
Top that? Challenge accepted.
10 Best Rock + Metal Songs That Don't Have a Chorus
A chorus is an essential part of a song, but there's exceptions to every rule, such as these rock and metal songs.
The Best Metal Song of Each Year Since 1970
See Loudwire's picks for the best metal song of each year since 1970, alongside the runner-up choices!