For years, their music was traded on worn-out tapes, whispered about in underground circles. Repulsion were the stuff of legend, their album “Horrified” a holy grail for those who craved the most extreme sounds imaginable.
What started as strumming guitars and beating drums for kicks in a garage, evolved into Body Count’s meteoric rise to fame. This group of high school friends, led by Ice-T and Ernie C, transformed their weekend hobby into a groundbreaking fusion of rap and metal.
Agnostic Front, rising from the gritty streets of Lower East Side, became the voice of a generation. Their relentless riffs and poignant lyrics crafted the soundtrack of New York Hardcore.
From their first raw rehearsals to their debut gig, their journey was not just about music — it was the birth of a legacy.
Ever wonder how a bunch of guys from different walks of life and with a bit of school rivalry ended up forming one of the biggest heavy metal bands? It all started with a simple ad in a record store.
In the bustling industrial city of Birmingham, England, a musical revolution quietly began in 1968. Four young men, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, crossed paths, unknowingly about to make history.
In the electric haze of New York City’s 1980s music scene, a unique fusion was taking shape within the walls of the Parsons School of Design. Here, Rob Zombie and Sean Yseult, two art students intertwined in romance and creativity, birthed White Zombie, a band that would redefine the contours of metal music.
Formed in 1969 amidst the gritty backdrop of Birmingham, England, Judas Priest’s early days were marred by tragedy and lineup changes, leading up to the significant moment in 1973 when vocalist Rob Halford joined. This shift not only marked a new beginning for the band but also set the stage for their ascent as heavy metal icons.
In 1984, amidst the societal upheaval of post-dictatorship Brazil, the Cavalera brothers formed Sepultura. Their journey from the raw streets of Belo Horizonte to metal legends was fueled by a blend of aggression, political unrest, and a fierce DIY ethos.
Two teenagers in a sleepy English village started a band that would make music history. Napalm Death’s journey from anarcho-punk angst to the blistering fury of grindcore redefined the limits of extreme music.
From lineup shifts to picking the name Meshuggah, discover the roots of a band that would redefine metal as we know it.
The members of Carcass first crossed paths in record stores and at hardcore gigs, little knowing they’d soon redefine a genre.