Genres & Subgenres
Death Metal vs. Black Metal: What's the Difference?
Two of metal's most extreme subgenres — but they're wildly different. Here's a clear breakdown of death metal vs....
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Metallica: The Band That Defined Heavy Metal for a Generation
From thrash newcomers to global arena legends, Metallica's journey is one of metal's greatest stories. A complete guide...
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Gear & Equipment
How to Choose the Best Guitar Pickups for Metal
Your pickups are the foundation of your metal tone. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right ones for...
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Concert & Culture
Your First Metal Concert: A Complete Survival Guide
Never been to a metal show? Here's everything you need to know about pit etiquette, what to wear, how to stay safe, and...
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History of Metal
The Origins of Heavy Metal: From Blues Rock to Black Sabbath
Heavy metal didn't appear out of nowhere. Trace the roots of the genre from late-1960s psychedelia and blues rock to...
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Genres & Subgenres
Doom Metal Explained: A Guide to the Genre and Its Subgenres
Slow, heavy, and hypnotic — doom metal is one of metal's most diverse and emotionally powerful genres. Here's your...
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