Heavy metal greats covering songs by other artists has been a mainstay of the genre since its ground zero. Literally: Evil Woman, one of the more celebrated tracks from Black Sabbath's game-changing ...

Covering a beloved classic song as an already established band is always a risky game. Pull it off and you are forever intrinsically linked to the song itself, putting your stamp on it in such a way ...

Every catchy pop track hides possibilities. And once a metal band picks it up, the song shifts character—sometimes darker, sometimes heavier—always in an unexpected way. That’s the joy of reinvention ...

What are some insane metal covers of classic rock songs? There are countless cover songs by rock and metal bands, and while artists often try to stay true to the sound and mood of the original song, ...

The history of metal cover songs is a rich one, especially when metal bands venture outside their genre. These 10 cover songs are objectively ridiculous, but that doesn't mean they suck! Ozzy Osbourne ...

Who’s more “metal?” Halloween‘s Michael Myers or The Lord of the Rings’ Frodo Baggins? If you don’t give the Hobbit extra credit because of Led Zeppelin it’s not exactly an easy question. How can you ...

Every band out there’s got their own set of influences, from old school metal giants to major acts that might fall just outside of their primary genre. Music means something different to different ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Mike Toomey shares his list of heavy metal ...

The second taste of Baroness’ Stone is “Beneath the Rose,” which finds John Baizley trying on more of a sneering, Jesus Lizard-esque vocal delivery before retreating back to his trademark howl. The ...

Pop might be an icky word for heavy metal diehards. But remember, “pop” is just short for popular. And if you’re favorite band sells millions of records, then they are, by definition, popular. History ...

Heaviness and speed are two things attracting fans to bands like Iron Maiden or Slayer. It’s also what keeps some music fans away. But hearing other artists interpret heavy songs within their own ...

The cover comes just as the band is about to head out on tour supporting Seether and Daughtry. The tour will run from Virginia Beach, Virginia on October 1 and come to a close on November 15 in Fort ...