During this week's Gear Factor episode, we have a compilation of thrash musicians playing their favorite riffs. Riffs are one of the most important elements of thrash metal. They're big, they're fast ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photos of Cronos of Venom, King Diamond of Mercyful Fate and Udo Dirkschenider of Accept. “For us metal fans, Venom was huge kick ...

The leader of Megadeth is immersed in his tour 'This Was Our Life', which closes a four-decade career dedicated to music due to hand issues. The end is slowly approaching for Dave Mustaine (La Mesa, ...

Thrash metal came up in the '80s and drew from both the new wave of British heavy metal (commonly known as NWOBHM) and punk rock. But there's one song from the '70s that might've had an influence as ...

Those privy to metal music history know that Brazil’s musical roots extend beyond its world-class bossa nova and samba traditions. In fact, during the ‘80s, the country went through its own ...