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While it's fun to rehash the glory days of heavy metal and its emergence upon the worldwide scene and subsequent global dominance, the '80s started nearly 40 years ago. Nostalgia only offers so much and if you're not living in the present day, you're missing out! Metal has a whole new face in the modern era while plenty of its elder statesmen from the old millennium continue to push boundaries and

Geoffrey Ketler, Aces High Photography / Jason Merritt, Getty Images / Bryan Bedder, Getty Images Japan offers one of the most unique metal subcultures on Earth. With an eye always on the Western world, the country has taken cues from the metal scene at large, first adopting the twin guitar attack of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, combining it with the wide-eyed stage aesthetic of glam, dubb

Japanese pop-metal sensation Babymetal are one of the 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards’ biggest winners, as their fans voted them to victory in five separate categories. The teen trio and their phenomenal backing musicians have rocketed to the top of the metal world, and in many ways, the world of music. Babymetal’s rabid fanbase filled the Tokyo Dome two nights in a row, so it’s no surprise the b

It all started on May 9 when Rob Zombie shared a photo he took with Babymetal. After some of Zombie’s fans started berating him for having the nerve to support the polarizing act, Zombie unleashed some vitriol of his own.

With the release of their self-titled debut album in early 2014, BabyMetal took over the world of metal in unique and captivating fashion. In a runaway victory, BabyMetal took in over 58 percent of the vote for Best New Artist of 2014, accumulating more votes than the nine other nominees combined. Islander, who won Best Rock Album of 2014 with 'Violence & Destruction,' took in a respectable 23 per

Kathy Flynn, WickedGoddessPhotography.com / Liz Ramanand, Loudwire (2) A year's worth of fresh metal has invaded our ears once again, and it's time to name the greatest achievements of 2014. From thrash and extreme metal to experimental music, these are our picks for the 20 Best Metal Albums of 2014. In creating this list, we focused on critical acclaim, fan response, creative progression, origina

Theo Wargo, Getty Images / Liz Ramanand, Loudwire / George De Sota, Getty Images While the 1990s may not be held in as high regard as the '80s when it comes to metal's prominence, a look deeper into the decade proves that it produced some stellar music, not to mention some incredibly memorable riffs. The decade was full of bands that did more than carry the torch; they kept the flame burning high

Theo Wargo / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images / David Stevens, www.gravenimage.us A multitude of metal bands deserve recognition for their achievements in 2013, but now's the time to narrow it down to a Top 10! Who made the cut? These are our picks for the 10 Best Metal Albums of 2013. From the inventors of metal itself to modern innovators and present powerhouses, the best 2013 albums come from all