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Top 10 Best Metal Albums of 2024

. 8th February 2025

2024 has been a fantastic year for metal, with legendary bands returning and new acts making their mark. From progressive masterpieces to crushing death metal,

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The Top 10 Greatest Songs from THERION

. 10th January 2025

Today, we’re delving into the majestic universe of Therion, the Swedish symphonic metal pioneers who have revolutionized the genre since their formation in 1987. Founded

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Remembering Ricardo Iorio: The Legacy of an Argentine Metal Icon

. 9th October 2024

Ricardo Iorio (1962-2023) was more than just a musician—he was a pioneer of Argentine heavy metal and a symbol of defiance, national pride, and raw

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The Great Debate: Is “Heavy Metal” Different from “Metal”?

. 28th September 2024

In the world of headbanging, power chords, and epic guitar solos, a question echoes through mosh pits and online forums alike: Is “Heavy Metal” different

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Top 5 Movie Picks by Tuomas Holopainen of NIGHTWISH

. 4th June 2024

Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen, born on December 25, 1976, in Kitee, Finland, is a renowned Finnish rock musician, keyboardist, and the founder and leader of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. He is the primary songwriter for the band, composing both the music and lyrics. In addition to Nightwish, Holopainen has been involved with various other musical projects, including For My Painâ€¦, Dismal Silence, Furthest Shore, Kotiteollisuus, Nattvindens GrÃ¥t, Sethian, Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Darkwoods My Betrothed, and Auri.