As we celebrate Guitar Week on MetalMania Live, there’s no better way to honor the art of shredding than by diving deep into the mind of a true guitar icon: Kirk Hammett of Metallica. Over the last four decades, Hammett’s style has become an essential pillar of heavy metal guitar playing—melodic, fierce, and full of […]
When the amps are cranked to 11, the crowd roars like a beast, and the band’s sweat is practically dripping off the vinyl—that’s when you know you’re witnessing something special. These iconic records didn’t just capture concerts… they captured moments of metal immortality. Here are the Top Live Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Albums in
Kirk Hammett, the wah-wielding wizard of Metallica, has shredded countless solos that shaped the sound of modern metal. But when asked which solo he’s proudest of, he didn’t pick the iconic leads from “One,” “Fade to Black,” or even “Master of Puppets.” Instead, Hammett gave the crown to a deeper cut from Death Magnetic —
Grab your drinking horn, sharpen your axe, and prepare to set sail—because we’re diving headfirst into the thunderous world of Viking metal. This epic subgenre of heavy metal blends myth, melody, and mayhem, drawing lyrical and visual inspiration from Norse mythology, Scandinavian folklore, and the brutal glory of Viking history. While many Viking metal bands
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Tonight, MetalMania Live is ripping open the vault and bringing fans a historic, full-throttle blast from the past: Metallica’s July 13, 2003 performance at the legendary Old Waldorf in San Francisco — a rare tribute set recreating their October 18, 1982 breakout gig that helped shape the very DNA of thrash metal. This is more
Top Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Festivals of All Time: A MetalMania Live Celebration Heavy metal and hard rock have long been defined by their energy, passion, and relentless pursuit of musical perfection. For fans of the genre, nothing captures this spirit more than the iconic festivals that have gathered the world’s most powerful bands
Metallica Live on MetalMania Live – Tonight and All April Long! Get ready for an all-out metal assault as MetalMania Live brings you Metallica Live, featuring some of the band’s most legendary concerts from across the decades! Tonight, tune in for an electrifying set from Metallica’s October 6, 1996, performance at the NEC Arena in
Geoff Tate has confirmed that he will soon start performing songs from Operation: Mindcrime III, the final chapter in the iconic Queensrÿche concept album series. In a recent interview, Tate revealed that the new album retains an early Queensrÿche feel, with technical complexity and emotional depth. It continues the story of Dr. X, Nikki, and
Candlemass has officially released the music video for “Black Star”, the opening and title track from their upcoming EP Black Star. The EP is set to drop on May 9, 2025, via Napalm Records, marking the Swedish doom metal legends’ 40th anniversary in the music industry. The Black Star EP will feature two new tracks—”Black
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