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As a millennial metalhead, I was laughed at for loving nu metal. In 2023 it's filling festivals and influencing more young bands than ever - and I couldn't be happier about it
Nu metal was derided as silly, overblown and undeserving of recognition in the wider metal scene. Admittedly, two of those things were kinda true, but it still ruled, OK?!
The 10 scariest heavy metal album covers of all time
These albums by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Slayer will terrify you before you even press play
10 times classic metal songs sounded surprisingly beautiful on acoustic guitars
Metallica, Megadeth and Slipknot have all turned some of their heaviest songs into lovely acoustic numbers
10 heavy metal cover songs more popular than the originals (according to Spotify)
Metallica, Disturbed and Guns N’ Roses have all covered hit songs, only for their versions to become even bigger hits
10 times legendary metal bands performed classic albums live in full
Metallica, Slipknot and Megadeth have all played fan-favourite albums in their entirety to very, very lucky audiences
10 times metal bands made masterpieces late into their career
Anyone who thinks bands run out of steam after a couple of decades needs to listen to these modern classics
10 classic heavy metal songs only played live once
Metallica, Slipknot, Ozzy Osbourne and more have released fan-favourite songs, only to perform them just one time
The most played live songs by 25 iconic metal bands
From Metallica, Maiden and Sabbath to Ghost, Nightwish and Slipknot, here are the songs these heavyweights have played more than any other
