Brian Ives
Bullet for My Valentine, Anti-Flag, Atreyu, Toothgrinder: Their ‘First Riffs’
The bands share the riffs that inspired them to pick up instruments. Metallica, Nirvana and Green Day are mentioned often.
Zakk Wylde on His Surprising First Musical Inspiration
On this week's 'Rock & Roll Roadtrip,' Zakk Wylde tells Sammy Hagar that he was 'floored' when he saw this artist on the 'Sonny & Cher' show, back in the day.
Ghost’s Cardinal Copia Covers Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman': Watch
He led a Swedish supergroup that included members of Candlemass and the songwriting team Vargas & Lagola.
Lzzy Hale on Rob Halford’s Coming Out: ‘He Changed the Game’
'I don’t think he realizes how inspiring that must have been for so many young metalheads that were gay.'
Van Halen Set The Rock World ‘On Fire’ With Their Debut Album
Nita Strauss, John 5 and Henry Rollins look back at the impact of "Van Halen."
How Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Inspired Halestorm
The hard rock band talks to 'Gear Factor' host Squiggy about the riffs that inspired them to become musicians.
Meet Tim Keller, the Metal-Loving Mayor of Albuquerque, N.M.
'Bands that are more political, like Sepultura or System of a Down, taught me to be my own person and not take the status quo as acceptable.'
Halestorm to Make ‘Vicious’ Return With New Album, Debut ‘Uncomfortable’
Check out their new song, 'Uncomfortable,' and watch our Facebook Live session with the band tomorrow (May 31).
Frances Bean Cobain’s Ex-Husband Claims Courtney Love Tried to Kill Him
In a new lawsuit, he claims Love entered a conspiracy with several people to break into his home, beat him up and kidnap him to get Kurt Cobain's guitar back.
How Rage Against The Machine Inspired Pop Evil, Explained
Frontman Leigh Kakaty says that Rage's Zack de la Rocha made a big impact on him; the influence comes through on their recent song, 'Colors Bleed.'
Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde Give a Young Metalhead a Dream Weekend
He thought he was just going to see Ozzy Osbourne at Welcome to Rockville. He got a whole lot more than that.
Three Days Grace Still Feel Like ‘Outsiders’
'We’re all a bit introverted. I know I am, and I go home and I hide,' bassist Matt Walst says.