Some Heavy Metal Essentials

One of the most controversial personalities in metal. If his music wasn’t so fun, everyone would hate him.

Sci-fi tinged metal duo from Scotland.

Zeal & Ardor are special. Bluesy metal that once had a gig in a church in Leeds.

This album got Sleep Token big enough to headline this year’s Download Festival.

Some female fronted stoner-metal that’s surprisingly easy listening.

The first album after Lorna Shore got Will Ramos as their new singer.

Some unique harsh vocals.

Sometimes jarring… but always interesting.