Galactic Empire has enjoyed viral success on YouTube for its iterations of Darth Vader theme "The Imperial March" and "Duel ...

PITTSBURGH ― Metal god Kenneth (K.K.) Downing returns to the U.S. this March, ready to enthrall those who worship the sounds of exceptionally played, hard-rocking guitar. The tour finds Downing's band ...

As Judas Priest continues its tour in support of last year’s “Invincible Shield” record and marks the 35th anniversary of 1990’s “Painkiller” album, guitarist Richie Faulkner is hoping that the new ...

Van Halen stars Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar were on the cover of the magazine that month. And inside that October 1987 issue of Guitar Player, a 19-year-old bassist named John Onder was featured ...

As Judas Priest continues its tour in support of last year’s “Invincible Shield” record and marks the 35th anniversary of ...

It struck an emotional chord. A head-banging bride and groom found a way to amp up their “most heavy metal wedding ever” — by exchanging electric guitars instead of “crappy” rings. Unblushing bride ...

When Tony Iommi started working with Ronnie James Dio, he had to change the way he wrote music, and it altered him forever.

Everyone loves to talk about guitarists like Eddie Van Halen, Dave Mustaine, Dimebag Darrell, etc. We get it. But what about the unsung heroes, especially in metal and metalcore? There are far too ...

Has the heavy metal era passed? Many fans of the genre would laugh in your face if you ask them this question about a rock music genre that probably has the most sub-genres around and has, since its ...

What is the true power of heavy metal? Heavy metal fans–affectionately known as “metalheads”–are among the most devoted and loyal music fans in the world. There are many possible reasons why people ...