by Metal Insider | Feb 25, 2016 | Columns, Criminally Slept-On
In Criminally Slept-On, Schuler Benson takes a look at some of the most underrated tracks from his favorite prolific bands’ back catalogs. Black Sabbath became particularly relevant to me in the late 90’s. My dad had already introduced me to their Ozzy-era music when...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 25, 2016 | New Music, News, Video
Although he rose to fame as the guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, Zakk Wylde is equally known, if not better now, as the frontman and guitarist of Black Label Society. Since 1998, BLS have released nine albums, or only two less than Ozzy has. His signature...
by Metal Insider | Feb 17, 2016 | Metal Memes, New Music, News, Video
Had it with Babymetal, and hoping for some music that’s a little more mature and also more extreme? Canada’s got you covered. Remember The Grindmother? Last year we wrote about the badass 67 year-old who made her musical debut last year doing guest vocals...
by Metal Insider | Feb 11, 2016 | Columns, Criminally Slept-On
In Criminally Slept-On, Schuler Benson takes a look at some of the most underrated tracks from his favorite prolific bands’ back catalogs. While all the groups I feature in Criminally Slept-On are established acts with significant fan bases, Black Sabbath is another...
by Bram Teitelman | Jan 25, 2016 | Metal on Metal, News, Updates
Last week, Black Sabbath kicked off their final tour, and as many know, they did so without founding drummer Bill Ward. And whether he’s not playing because of financial concerns (he says) or poor health (Sabbath says), the fact remains that a lot of people...