Here's the main thing you need to know about our ranked list of the 15 best diamond-selling hard rock and metal albums: They're all damn good. Are you surprised? History is littered with platinum ...

The 15 best hard rock and metal albums of 2025 comprise a combination of seasoned veterans still swinging for the fences, underground lifers and young heat-seekers who embrace the classic rock ethos.

Hard rock fans argue endlessly about rankings, but a smaller, more demanding category cuts through the noise: albums that never require the skip button. These are records where sequencing, songwriting ...

From psychedelic beginnings to grunge revolution, hard rock's evolution is a wild ride! Join us as we explore the landmark albums that shaped the genre. Our countdown includes Hendrix's game-changing ...

The thunderous track became one of hard rock’s most influential songs despite never topping the charts.

The ’70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

Dad rock for Gen X takes on many different forms, meaning a variety in classic albums. It could mean a holdover act from the 1970s that finally found its groove in the early 1980s. It could be a hard ...

A hard rock supergroup is back with a new album. Iconic announced its second LP, “II,” will be released on July 31. Featuring lead single “Cry No More,” the 11-song album will be a follow-up to the ...

From swampy blues to triple-guitar assaults, these 21 essential records define the soul, grit, and enduring legacy of the ...

There was no avoiding this one. Few hard rock fans would say that Led Zeppelin IV isn’t the band’s greatest release. And it’s hard to argue with that notion. Just about every song on this album is ...