Modern Metal Archives

Powerful female figure in black armor holding a glowing sword, standing in a futuristic apocalyptic battlefield with icy mountains.

Now Playing: Follow the Cipher

There’s a storm brewing in the metal universe, and it’s called Follow the Cipher. A band that doesn’t just ride the coattails of the symphonic metal genre but grabs it

Powerful warrior in battle-worn armor amidst smoke, fire, and a stormy sky, conveying strength and resilience.

Now Playing: Five Finger Deathpunch

Five Finger Deathpunch: If you're even remotely involved in the metal scene, chances are you've had your ear assaulted by Five Finger Death Punch—or, more accurately, you've probably been annoyed

Symphonic metal band performing on a cosmic stage with glowing planets, vibrant lights, and dramatic mist, representing Temperance's epic sound.

Now Playing: Temperance

Let’s talk about Temperance, a band that's been quietly setting fire to the melodic metal scene while most of the world sleeps through the monotony of mainstream music. If you're

Dynamic metal band performing on stage with blazing lights, smoke, and a fierce crowd, embodying power and rebellion.

Now Playing: Dynazty

Let me ask you something: When was the last time a modern metal band truly hit you? Not just played in the background while you scrolled through your feed, but

Two gothic women in leather and spikes, standing confidently in a dramatic industrial space with smoke and intense lighting.

Now Playing: Butcher Babies

If there’s one thing that gets the metal world screaming louder than a mic-shredding frontwoman, it’s controversy. And nobody does controversy quite like Butcher Babies. Whether you love them, hate

Futuristic artwork of a female metal vocalist in a cyberpunk setting with glowing neon lights, holographic effects, and a dark sci-fi cityscape background.

Now Playing: Metalite

If you’re still denying the relevance of modern power metal, you’re either clinging to nostalgia harder than a washed-up hair band or you’ve been hiding under a rock. Enter Metalite,

Now Playing: Beartooth – The Soundtrack to Modern Chaos

Beartooth is one of those bands that hit you like a truck. A sledgehammer to the gut. They're not here to coddle your feelings or stroke your fragile ego—they're here

Old school metalhead man with a bandana and long hair, wearing a leather jacket and holding a guitar, next to a new metalhead woman with brightly colored hair and a polished look. The background shows a gritty setting on the left and a more modern, clean environment on the right.

Modern Metal Lacks the Edge

The raw power and unfiltered emotion that once defined metal are fading into oblivion. As someone who's lived and breathed metal through its golden eras, I can't help but lament

A powerful scene inspired by Warkings' album 'Odin's Sons' featuring a woman inspired by Melissa Bonny. The scene includes Viking warriors, epic battlefields, and Norse mythology elements like ravens and Valkyries. The woman stands confidently with a sword, surrounded by flames and dramatic skies, embodying the fierce spirit of a shieldmaiden. The background has a Norse-inspired landscape with mountains and a raging sea, creating an intense and epic atmosphere.

Now Playing: Warkings Odin’s Sons

Welcome, fellow metalheads, to a journey through the epic soundscapes of Warkings' latest masterpiece, "Odin's Sons." This album has been on repeat since its release, and for good reason. The

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