The Swedish rock band known as Watain got its start in Uppsala in 1998. Founding members, Erik Danielsson, Hakan Johnson, and Pelle Forsberg earned their fame through their Theistic Satanic views. Their controversial live shows feature dousing their fans with animal blood, as well as performing satanic rituals honoring the devil that included pyrotechnics, candles,…
The only thing super about most supergroups is their title. Bad Company was an exception. Together, Free singer Paul Rodgers, Mott the Hopple guitarist Mick Ralphs, Free drummer Simon Kirke, and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrel formed one of the best British bands to come out of the 1970s. The type of rock they specialized…
From Oslo, Norway, the band known as Satyricon was formerly founded in 1990 as Eczema by its founding members, Vegard “Wargod” Tonsberg Bakke (bassist) and Carl-Michael “Exertum” Eide (drummer). When they started to play black metal music in 1991, the name was changed to Satyricon. Sigurd “Satyr” Wongraven (lead vocals) and Havard “Lemarchand” Jorgensen (lead…
ZZ Top is a rock band that was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. They are predominantly known for the blues-rock style of their music, although they also play other rock subgenres, including boogie rock, hard rock, and southern rock. They are also known for their humorous lyrics. The only original member of ZZ Top…
Judas Priest are widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time. Their guitarist, Glenn Tipton, meanwhile, is widely considered to be one of the greatest metal guitarists in the world. Sadly, he was forced to step down from touring with the band in 2018 following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He’s…
Overkill is the band known for their thrash metal style of music that also features hardcore punk. Formed in 1980 out of New Jersey, the lineup of Overkill has undergone many changes. D.D. Verni and Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth are the band’s only two constant members. In addition to Overkill’s current lineup are lead guitarist Dave…
Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, Mercyful Fate first formed their progressive rock/heavy metal band in 1981 by founding members King Diamond and Hank Shermann. Focusing their lyrics on Satan and the occult, they were among the first wave of black metal bands to hit the music scene. Alongside bands such as Bathory and Venom, Mercyful Fate…
Phil Collins dominated the ’80s. For a while, you couldn’t turn on a TV or radio without hearing his voice or seeing his face. And it made him hated. People called him smug, his pop sterile, and his ordinary bloke persona insincere. It didn’t stop them from buying his records though. His hits defined the…
The American heavy metal band known as Anthrax is sometimes confused with the British anarcho-punk band of the same name. However, there is no mistake when it comes to their successful career run ever since they got their start in 1981. From the Queens District of New York City, rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, and bassist…