There are many reasons that can prevent a heavy metal band from reaching the heights of some of the greats, but these 10 ...

Fans of the genre know that these metal bands are great but those who aren't in the know may find them offensive.

pop, classical, and/or other styles. Then, in the 1980s and into the 1990s, artists like Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, Savatage, and especially Dream Theater essentially melded those prog rock ...

New bands formed out of a love for Kiss and Black Sabbath but also Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Bad Brains. And the ethos between heavy metal and punk ... the darkness with pop melodies.

Influential, leaders of a particular scene within heavy metal, or just plain kicking more ass than can be comprehended, these heavy metal albums are perfect examples of music's heaviest art form.

Imagine, as a lark, putting together a heavy metal band with the goal of “destroying [Punjabi] pop songs.” Imagine picking “Tunak Tunak Tun,” a late ‘90s smash by the pop singer Daler ...