The iconic Tony Iommi has released a new solo record, From The Dark, squarely in his wheelhouse of titanic riffs, thundering low end, and flights-of-fancy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

A thrash metal band is back with its first new album in 10 years. Anthrax released “Cursum Perficio” on Friday, marking the group’s first full-length release since 2016’s “For All Kings.” The project ...

The metalcore scene of the early 2000s was dominated by a lot of thrashy guitar and heavy breakdowns, but there was no shortage of solid, nasty riffs. From Avenged Sevenfold to Norma Jean, the style ...

There’s very little debate about what I’m about to say and if you have problems with the statement, you’re just wrong. Okay, here goes: one of the great riff lords of our time is the great Pepper J.

When you finally get tired of listening to "Master of Puppets" or "Raining Blood" for the millionth time, here are the best riffs by 11 non-"Big 4" thrash metal bands. From Bay Area veterans Exodus to ...

When Mille Petrozza sits down to talk riffs, it’s rarely small talk. On a recent episode of "Coffee With Ola", hosted by Swedish guitarist, producer, and Solar mastermind Ola Englund, the Kreator ...