metal | Latest News, Stories, and Commentary

Menu

More stories

The Provocative and Challenging Meaning Behind “Mob Rules” by Black Sabbath

February 26, 2024, 3:30 pm
The Meaning Behind (the Tender Ballad!) “So Tired” by Ozzy Osbourne

February 21, 2024, 12:40 pm
The Abstract Power of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”
In the Back of a Van: The Story Behind “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses

February 16, 2024, 6:30 am
The Meaning Behind “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne and the Guitar Genius Who Brought It to Life

February 15, 2024, 11:20 am
The Bombastic Sex Anthem that Saved Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’

February 6, 2024, 5:30 pm
The Tumult Within Black Sabbath that Led to the Song “Changes”

February 5, 2024, 7:05 am
What Made “Raw Deal” by Judas Priest Singer Rob Halford’s Coming-Out Moment

February 3, 2024, 4:30 pm
Why “Master of Puppets” Marked An Important Musical and Lyrical Evolution for Metallica
4 ‘80s Hits and 2 Metal Epics That Broke the Rules of Conventional Songcraft—From Prince to The Stranglers

January 30, 2024, 1:45 pm
Remember When: Metallica Played to a Crowd of 1.6 Million in Moscow

October 13, 2023, 9:30 am
6 Bands That Emerged from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal

October 5, 2023, 8:49 pm

Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.

Explore American Songwriter

Close