Heavy Metal Historian Episode 58: We close our study of Nu Metal, as we follow the longevity of groups like Korn and Linkin Park who persisted into the 2010’s; and the fruition of styles closely related to Nu Metal during the time, such as Rap Metal,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 57: We continue our journey into Nu Metal, as we follow the first wave before 2000, in which we find groups such as Korn, Limp Bizkit and Deftones; to the second wave of the style after 2000,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 56: We enter the late Nineties to explore the genre that has been the most divisive among fans: Nu Metal. Ascending from Groove Metal, we will be looking into how the styles of Thrash, Alt Rock, Punk, Rap, Hip-Hop,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 55: We close our journey through album art with another different kind of episode, in which we consider twenty of the most recognizable metal album covers of all time. Many will agree and many will not,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 54: In our 3rd part of this series, we continue examining album cover art with a different kind of episode in which we interview artist Felipe Machado Franco; who does amazing work for the likes of Blind Guardian, Rage,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 53: In Part 2, we continue to take a close at the history of Heavy Metal album cover artwork, this time delving into history unique to metal. From the development of the mascot (such as Eddie), to controversial art,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 52: We delve into an exceptionally important aspect of Heavy Metal: the history of album cover art. From the birth of the genre, to downloadable art, we explore the prehistory, evolution,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 51: We revisit the tragic night of December 8, 2004, the fallout among bands and fans the following day after the final live performance of Damageplan. And then we move to the advent of Hellyeah,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 50: We continue our examination of Groove Metal and move from the formative years of the subgenre and into worldwide success for Pantera and Sepultura. We begin to look through the 1990’s at other acts like Soulfly, Down,

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 49: We restart our exploration of subgenres of Metal, and this time turn to one of most successful and prolific scenes to emerge in Heavy Metal during the 1990’s. With pioneers Pantera and Sepultura developing the style,