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In the Back of a Van: The Story Behind “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses

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02.15.24

The Meaning Behind “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne and the Guitar Genius Who Brought It to Life

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02.06.24

The Bombastic Sex Anthem that Saved Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’

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02.05.24

The Tumult Within Black Sabbath that Led to the Song “Changes”

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02.03.24

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By Bryan Reesman
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02.03.24

Why “Master of Puppets” Marked An Important Musical and Lyrical Evolution for Metallica

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01.30.24

4 ‘80s Hits and 2 Metal Epics That Broke the Rules of Conventional Songcraft—From Prince to The Stranglers

By Bryan Reesman
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10.13.23

Remember When: Metallica Played to a Crowd of 1.6 Million in Moscow

By Alex Hopper
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10.05.23

6 Bands That Emerged from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal

By Chris Parker
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04.05.23

Top 7 Metal Bands of the 1970s

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