As much as we music journalists like to act like omniscient know-it-alls, the fact of the matter is that no set of ears can hear everything. Albums and artists will always pass you by, which is why it ...

Dream Theater ’s first narrative record (1999’s Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory) is frequently regarded as their ...

Here is the best metal song of each year of the 1980s, including one runner-up for all 10 years!

I didn't think too hard about dedicating the second-ever edition of this column to Ragne Wahlquist. The late Heavy Load frontman left an indelible mark on heavy metal, in his native Sweden and beyond, ...

The year is ending. Goodbye, 2025. But before we turn all our attention and good intentions to 2026, we’re looking back on the past twelve months of Colorado metal music and sharing the ten best ...

The past year saw several venues abandon original heavy metal, forcing bands and fans to run for the hills — or the suburbs. Fortunately, Bottoms Up was waiting in Aurora. With a new name, new owners ...