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Dave Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen onstage at the US Festival
The story of the historic day heavy metal killed new wave

By Joe Daly Published

It's memorial weekend in 1983, and the US Festival is about to change the musical landscape forever, with a little help from Van Halen

Music Festivals
Quiet Riot in 1983
"What most people only think of or whisper in private, Kevin would scream at the top of his lungs. That kind of honesty is rare, and it comes with a price": the chaotic story of Kevin DuBrow and Quiet Riot

By Paul Elliott Published

Six years after their debut album, Quiet Riot became an overnight success with Metal Health, the first 'heavy metal' album to top the US charts

Albums
Photos of Metallica, Ghost, Disturbed and Guns N Roses onstage
10 heavy metal cover songs more popular than the originals (according to Spotify)

By Matt Mills Published

Metallica, Disturbed and Guns N’ Roses have all covered hit songs, only for their versions to become even bigger hits

Tracks & Singles
1983 overlooked albums
10 brilliant but overlooked albums turning 40 this year

By Rich Hobson Published

1983 was the year heavy metal truly took off in America, but some of rock and metal's biggest bands released albums that fell by the wayside

Albums
Randy Rhoads playing an acoustic guitar in the studio
Watch an exclusive clip from the new Randy Rhoads documentary

By Fraser Lewry last updated

Ozzy Osbourne, Kelle Rhoads and Dana Strum reveal how Randy Rhoads' audition came about

Documentary
Van Halen, Quiet Riot and Free
Some genius has created the ultimate Saturday night soundtrack by mashing together Van Halen, Quiet Riot and Free

By Elizabeth Scarlett Published

What's better than listening to Van Halen? Listening to Quiet Riot, Free AND Van Halen all at once, duh!

Bands & Artists
Frankie Banali
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali dead at 68

By Fraser Lewry Published

Family confirm that Frankie Banali has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer

Bands & Artists
Frankie Banali
Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali recovering at home after suffering stroke

By Scott Munro Published

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali says he’s recuperating at home after suffering a stroke during a recent three-week hospital stay

Bands & Artists
Frankie Banali in 2017
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali "not on deathbed"

By Fraser Lewry Published

After Frankie Banali was admitted to hospital this week, the drummer's wife Regina has taken to social media to clarify his situation

Bands & Artists
Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali
Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali admitted to hospital in California

By Scott Munro Published

The Quiet Riot drummer, who is battling stage four pancreatic cancer, was admitted to hospital overnight

Bands & Artists
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