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Their classic-era singers are in great form, and more recent additions on guitars are the MVPs of each band.

'I decided to get a little carried away on the Jim Beam,' guitarist Barry Stock recalls.

In a wide-ranging interview, he talks about losing metal cred and getting it back. And also, his old pal, President Trump.

'I lead the pack I ain't no pretender!' sings Rob Halford in the song, off the 'Firepower' album. Metal fans would surely agree.

'I am not leaving the band,' Tipton notes. 'It’s simply that my role has changed.'

Big props to Mastodon for winning Best Metal Performance and Foo Fighters for taking Best Rock Song at the 60th Annual Grammy ceremony.

This year, the Grammys finally got the metal category right. So, who should win? Loudwire's writers weigh in.

Squiggy's "Gear Factor" will take a deep dive into the world of musical instruments, and review the latest gear.

Released Jan. 19, 1988, the album saw Dave Mustaine baring his soul, spitting fire, and covering a punk rock classic.