James Hetfield Says Metallica’s ‘Load’ and ‘Reload’ ‘Felt Forced’
He's also unfazed by the split reaction to 'St. Anger.'
Music History
35 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Completes ‘The Eternal Idol’ Amid Total Chaos
Unlucky 13th album found Tony Iommi working with multiple producers, bassists and frontmen.
The 'Grown-Up' Queen Decision That Surprised Brian May
Working on 1989's 'The Miracle' gave the band a new lease of life.
Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s
The 1980s were a glorious time for heavy music, so get ready to reflect on the decade with our picks for the Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s!
How Led Zeppelin’s ‘Coda’ Marked the Definitive End of an Era
Band members have kept busy since its release — but rarely all together.
25 Years Ago: How Aerosmith Endured Multiple Hells to Make ‘Pink’
Innuendo-heavy 'Nine Lives' single earned band its fourth Grammy.
20 Years Ago: Audioslave Arrives With Powerhouse First Album
Self-titled debut announced supergroup formed from '90s greats.
55 Years Ago: Pink Floyd’s First Era Crash Lands With ‘Apples and Oranges’
The single was supposed to keep their commercial momentum going. Instead, it was a death knell.
Billy Gibbons Recalls Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Forum Set
ZZ Top frontman was side stage for the 1969 performance.
25 Years Ago: The Offspring Reflect Their World With the Release of ‘Americana’
This album had some of the most on-point commentary of their career.