Venom’s Cronos, the singer and bassist who helped create black metal, has died at 63
Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, the bassist and singer of Venom, has died at 63. His voice defined the birth of black metal.
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Tag: heavy metal
Tony Iommi Receives MBE at Windsor Castle
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi receives an MBE at Windsor Castle, honoring decades of musical achievement and service.
William Shatner’s Heavy Metal Debut Includes Ozzy and Metallica Covers
William Shatner makes his heavy metal debut at Riot Fest, covering Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica with his new band the *uckers.
Album Reviews6/10
A Scrapbook of Outtakes, Demos, and Rare Tracks, Not a Recommendation
A scrapbook of Ozzy's outtakes, covers, and oddities — dull filler padded with lengthy tracks, yet a few gems stand out.
Album Reviews7/10
‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Still Stands Up, 38 Years On
A heavy, polished blast of metal built for arenas, where the guitars refuse to rest.
Album Reviews6.3/10
Scream Review: Ozzy Goes Heavy — Mostly
A record of screams and heaviness, wherein Ozzy strips away the blues and leaves only metal, with a spoken-word closer that mocks the listener.
Album Reviews8/10
No More Tears Review: Ozzy’s 1991 Solo Effort Still Packs a Punch
A look back at Ozzy Osbourne's 1991 record No More Tears, weighing its hits against its weaker middle stretch.
Album Reviews8/10
Ozzy Leaves Black Sabbath on His Own Terms: Blizzard of Ozz Review
A loud, messy, and mostly brilliant record, Ozzy's debut after Black Sabbath, with one dark track that divides opinion.
Album Reviews7.2/10
The Melvins Let the Surfers Color Hold It In, and It Mostly Works
A review of the Melvins' 2014 double album Hold It In, weighing its strengths and weaknesses against its critical standing.
Album Reviews6/10
Melvins’ Ozma Weighs Down Its Own Ambitions
A record of heavy weight and short songs, wherein a band struggles to escape the repetition that binds it.
Album Reviews8/10
Melvins and Boris Split a Record Between Just Two Tracks
Two bands, two tracks, one record built on patience over flash. A split review of Melvins' Cry and Boris' Funny Equals Pain.
Album Reviews7.3/10
Jello Biafra Teams With The Melvins for Never Breathe What You Can’t See
Jello Biafra and The Melvins deliver a sharp, noisy punk-metal hybrid that rewards repeated listens.