Alternative metal thrives on blending heavy metal’s raw power with unexpected influences, from punk to groove to experimental rock. Bands like Pantera redefined its boundaries, inspiring countless ...

Sometimes, it makes me sad to think about all the incredible yet undiscovered bands out there. If you’re like me and wish you ...

Oxystar’s self-titled EP is a look at where the alternative metal band started and where it’s going. Influenced by bands like ...

Helmet were pioneers of the alternative metal movement in the early 1990s. They had a bit of success upon forming, but they eventually perfected their sound further with the 1992 record Meantime. It’s ...

More women and girls should feel comfortable enjoying metal music and confidently entering alternative music spaces. Whether ...

You might not know these rock and metal bands, but you should by the end of 2026. From hard rock to hardcore, nearly every subgenre of rock and metal is seeing a surge of new acts that deserve to be ...

Last Friday, I took a trip to Brighton, U.K. to check out a bunch of artists on the rise at The Alternative Escape, an underground music showcase featuring more than 150 artists. Hosted as part of The ...

The English alternative metal band, Sleep Token, is known partially for its mystery. Band members perform in masks and cloaks to conceal their identities. They never talk onstage and reportedly only ...

EVA is a Tri-Cities-based alternative metal band. They’re releasing their first album, “OPIA,” later this month. Courtesy: EVA When observing a music scene, it doesn’t take long to pick up on a few ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Since it was established in the early 1970s, Heavy metal has ...