The 1980s was a prime decade for heavy metal music. From Metallica to Black Sabbath, and many others in between, bands were firing on all cylinders. The decade gave the genre some of its biggest hits, ...

We use the terms “legend” and “icon” to describe influential musicians. And there are some years in music history where it almost feels as though something supernatural has taken place. If somewhere ...

For some, the 1980s were about neon and new wave, yacht rock and wine coolers, wide lapels and pristine pop. For others, the decade is remembered as a time to don a battle jacket, throw up the horns, ...

A look back at some of the songs that helped define one of music’s most influential decades. The selections reflect the wide range of styles that shaped popular music during the era.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. While there’s not much debate regarding which lineup of Black ...

The first incarnation of the band had formed in Birmingham in 1969 with a different singer, Al Atkins. Named after the Bob Dylan song The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest, they played ...

The musical zeitgeist is constantly in flux and ever-evolving. Many a band sink beneath the whims of its ebbs and flows. One-hit wonders and even iconic bands that are intrinsically linked to the ...

Ah, the 1980s, a decade known for its catchy tunes, very large shoulder pads, and poorly-aged lyrics. It’s one thing to put on your legwarmers and play music from that decade while you aerobicize, but ...

It's a debate that's gone on forever – or at least for the last few decades: Did grunge ignite the downfall of 1980s hard rock and heavy metal? According to Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, yes (to ...