Death Angel

Social Distortion, Between the Buried and Me, Queens of the Stone Age and Flyleaf lead this week's new tour announcements.

Breaking down the biggest (and sometimes silliest) covers from Metallica, Anthrax, Exodus and other major thrash metal acts.

Speed and aggression are the genre's stock-in-trade, but these bands weren't afraid to get experimental.

Some are fast. Some are groovy. All are heavy — and awesome.

From Metallica and Slayer to Death Angel and Municipal Waste, here are the most beloved thrash metal albums among music collectors.

Loudwire singles out 15 big thrash bands and names the best album by each.

See what song these legendary thrash bands have each played live the most.

There are lots of anniversaries to celebrate with Scorpions, Our Lady Peace and Silverstein all planning special commemorative tours.

We break down what's going on with Death Angel.

Everyone gets a little tender now and then.