There were some really shocking moments in rock and metal during the '70s, '80s and '90s. There are certainly some pretty shocking things that still happen in our world today. But when you look at ...

Metal bands had their heyday in the 80s and, believe it or not, controversy also helped. These were the days of the “satanic panic” and a lot of parents were concerned about metal music.

The best 80s metal bassists often represent a very underrated area of the genre. Bassists in general don’t get a lot of attention in music, although they often have a peculiar role in metal.