(TheBRHM.com) Let’s look at an underappreciated metal lead singer from days past that I really think need some shine. This time we’re looking at Guy Speranza of New York band Riot—now known as Riot V. While he passed in 2003, Speranza handled the band’s vocal duties from their formation in ...

(TheBRHM.com) On our piece that took a quick gander at the New Wave of Thrash Metal, we got some input from readers about a few bands they felt weren’t mentioned. The homie Justin had this to say in the comments: “There’s a shit load of other bands too Crisix, Lich ...

(TheBRHM.com) Let’s go a little more modern with a great debut album from the past three years. This time it’s Burn the Night, the 2019 debut from Riot City. What Kind of Vibe is Riot City? At first, I was thinking “Wow, Riot City gives me Riot vibes.” Riot is ...

(TheBRHM.com) We’ve touched on the late Thin Lizzy lead singer and bass player Phil Lynott several times. Now, it’s time for an ultimate list! Here are five greatest Thin Lizzy songs that cemented Lynott’s name in Black rock and heavy metal. Most of these songs are from the band’s hot ...

(TheBRHM.com) Iron Maiden is one of the truly legendary acts of heavy metal. You could put them as an introductory act since they’re as synonymous with the genre as Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Motorhead. We’re doing another “Best of the Decade” and ranking Iron Maiden’s best albums of their ...

(TheBRHM.com) Like most popular or known genres of music, there have been documentaries on musicians, scenes, feuds, and the overall history of a genre. Let’s look at four must watch heavy metal and documentaries. Get Thrashed (2006) Directed by Rick Ernst, Get Thrashed is about the birth, rise, and current ...

(TheBRHM.com) So, I’ve finally gotten around to listening to Darkthrone’s nineteenth album Eternal Hails…….Yes, Darkthrone dropped six ellipses in the title. Going forward, it’ll just be “Eternal Hails” but the title isn’t the focus. It’s all about the music and the vibe that the title represents here. Darkthrone Reinvents Itself ...

(TheBRHM.com) Let’s talk a little country music, shall we? It’s not a genre that I’ve taken the deepest dive into but there are some true gems there—as with any genre of music. What I dig the most about country is the storytelling. I love a good story and country music ...

(TheBRHM.com) The live album has been around for decades but the demand for them wasn’t always that high. These releases tend to feature performances from live shows where a band delivers their hits. On occasion, you might hear an unreleased song or even a song that had been shelves for ...

(TheBRHM.com) When discussing speed metal and power metal, there are a lot of bands that I’d mention are a favorite—especially if they were active during the 1980s. German power metal and speed metal pioneers Running Wild are legit top five in my speed metal books. Running Wild—taking its name from ...