The ingredients used to make heavy music are pretty standard at this point. Of course, distortion and down-tuning are the usual must-haves. Blast beats and double bass drums always add some texture.

Ostraca is a screamo and post-metal band from Richmond, Va., with a few projects under its belt from 2015 onwards. The band is extremely consistent with its compositions. The music isn’t for everyone, ...

Recently, the brutal/technical death metal band Cryptopsy announced the re-release of their 1994 debut album, Blasphemy Made Flesh, featuring some special guests. Billy Strings is among the list of ...

Heavy metal has produced legendary artists celebrated for groundbreaking music, powerful live performances, and innovative ...