45 Years Ago: Judas Priest Redefine Metal on 'Stained Class'
Priest's fourth album helped lay the foundation for '80s metal.
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Why Musical Artists Are Selling Their Catalog Rights
A deep dive into why this is happening so frequently.
How Important Are Ear Plugs, Really?
An in-depth look at protecting your hearing and advice from Myles Kennedy, Stix Zadinia and more.
31 Years Ago - Megadeth Release ‘Countdown to Extinction’
A huge commercial success following 'Rust in Peace.'
Heavy Metal, Violence + Satanism - A Psychological Perspective
Why does society keep treating metal this way?
Not Metal Enough - A Psychological Perspective on Gatekeeping
Psychologist Steve Byrne goes deep on the culture of gatekeeping.
17 Years Ago: Between the Buried and Me Triumph With 'Colors'
On Sept. 18, 2007, 'Colors' lured BTBAM fans into a lush eruption of sonic jubilance.
40 Years Ago: Dio Release 'Holy Diver'
The first album after Ronnie James Dio was kicked out of Black Sabbath.
36 Years Ago: Death Start a Revolution With 'Scream Bloody Gore'
On May 25, 1987, Death delivered one of the first death metal albums with 'Scream Bloody Gore.'