Metal bands had their heyday in the 80s and, believe it or not, controversy also helped. These were the days of the “satanic ...

In February of that year, EMI released the Metal For Muthas compilation, one that gave the whole NWOBHM concept a major-label ...

Metal music began in the late 60s and rose to prominence in the early 70s in Britain. The term “metal” is believed to have come from the hippie movement, when “heavy” meant deep or serious.