From Florida to the World: Death’s Impact on the Global Death Metal Scene
Formed by Chuck Schuldiner in 1983, Death became the cornerstone of the death metal genre, its music resonating with fans and musicians alike, even decades later.
Bands
The legends, the rebels, the pure metal madness. Get the lowdown on the bands that shaped the sound and the attitude.
Black Sabbath: The Band That Defined Heavy Metal
Formed in 1968, Black Sabbath was a pioneering English heavy metal band. With numerous line-up changes and over 70 million records sold, they have been inducted into multiple Halls of Fame.
Possessed: From Bay Area Garage to Death Metal Pioneers
Possessed’s iconic album “Seven Churches” not only defined a death metal, but also cemented their place in metal history. However, the band disbanded in 1987, leaving a lasting impact on the metal scene. Despite facing personal tragedies, Possessed’s story wasn’t over.
Up the Irons: A Chronicle of Iron Maiden
Formed in 1975 in East London, Iron Maiden pioneered the new wave of British heavy metal and achieved great success in the 1980s. Their influential album, The Number of the Beast, has sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide.
Sepultura: The Thrash Titans from Brazil
Sepultura is a thrash metal band that originated from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The band was formed in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera.