You might not know these rock and metal bands, but you should by the end of 2026. From hard rock to hardcore, nearly every subgenre of rock and metal is seeing a surge of new acts that deserve to be ...

Horns up! There is nothing like listening to insane guitar riffs, heavy bass, soaring, even growling vocals, and a powerful drum beat. Even better, much of metal music is based on classical theory.

Crank up the volume and prepare to headbang! Join us as we count down our picks for the most successful and influential ...