A distinct subgenre of heavy metal called “folk metal” has developed over the past few decades. Spawning from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the mid '80s in Europe, the harmonies and melodies ...

Hallå and welcome to Throwback Thursday! This is the place where we get to indulge in nostalgia and wax poetic about excellent metal of years past. This series embarks on a journey in search of albums ...

The brutally-heavy death metal/hardcore band Ingrown proudly rep their home state on their new album Idaho, and the band have an aesthetic informed by dirt bikes, cowboy guns, denim, and other ...

Ireland – the land that for better or worse brought us The Cranberries, U2, and Thin Lizzy. Not to mention the loads of bands that adopt an Irish sound and aesthetic despite not hailing from Ireland.

St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest party days of the year. And music, of course, is the most important mood setter for any party. Whether you're spending the holiday hunting the Hawk of Achill or ...