31 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 10 in 2026
It's been a decade. How many of these rock and metal favorites from 2016 are still sticking with you?
david bowie
10 Iconic Rock + Metal Live Aid Setlists
The music world united on July 13, 1985 to stage the Live Aid benefit. See the setlists of some of rock and metal's most iconic bands who played that day.
Masterpieces Released 20+ Years After a Band's First Album
Who said you can't make amazing music decades after you got started?!
‘It Was Like Heaven in a Cup’ – Steve Vai Names His Five Favorite Albums
Steve Vai revealed his five favorite vinyl albums during an episode of AXS' Vinyl Obsession podcast.
19 Best 1980s Rock + Metal Collaborations
The '80s were filled with artists finding ways to pair up and breaking down genre barriers in the process.
Interview: Duff McKagan on Covering David Bowie + How 2025 Is ‘Going to Be a GN’R Year’
Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan discusses his current solo tour, how he ended up covering David Bowie and what 2025 has in store for him.
Bands Whose Fifth Album Is Their Best
Sorry, but Opeth isn't among them.
Best '90s Collab Songs
Two name artists, one great pairing. We take a look at some of the collabs that worked well throughout the '90s.
Biggest September Albums of Every Year of the '80s
September is traditionally the month where the biggest releases of the year are issued. So what rock + metal albums have left their marks on the ninth month?
25 Essential Rock + Metal Albums of the ’70s to Pass on To Your Children
Lose the bell bottoms, but definitely pass on these '70s albums to your children.
Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin’s Favorite Album Comes From 2016
But the artist behind it is still a classic, through and through. See what other albums he picked for AXS' 'Stranded' series.
Essential '80s Albums to Pass Down to Kids
Discover the 25 must-have rock and metal albums from the '80s that every kid should know!