How Van Halen’s Debut Album Invented Hair Metal
Capturing the power of their live shows, Van Halen’s debut album turned a bunch of Pasadena punks into hair-metal pioneers.
How Led Zeppelin’s Debut Album Paved The Way For Heavy Metal
Super-charging the blues with a sound as heavy as their name, Led Zeppelin’s debut album continues to send shockwaves around the world.
Overlooked Heavy Metal Album Covers: 10 Mind-Melting Classic Artworks
From stunning illustrations to mind-melting packaging, these heavy metal album covers deserve to be in every fan’s collection.
Eddie Van Halen: The Only Guitarist To Rival Jimi Hendrix?
From his two-hand tapping technique to innovations with amps and guitars, here’s how Eddie Van Halen rewrote the guitarist’s rulebook.
John Bonham: Why Led Zeppelin’s Wild Man Is Rock’s Greatest Drummer
A powerhouse drummer who could be deft as a jazz master, John Bonham fuelled Led Zeppelin’s rise to become the greatest band in rock’n’roll.
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