
Jon Wiederhorn


The Most Disgusting Metal Lyrics of All Time
Forget about work — this list isn't safe to view anywhere.

12 Years Ago: Lou Reed and Metallica Perplexed the Music World With ‘Lulu’
On Nov. 1, 2011, Lou Reed and Metallica released their perplexing collaboration, 'Lulu.'

The 23 Most Savage Rock + Metal Diss Tracks of All Time
Careful not to hurt yourself on all this edge.

54 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Paranoid’
One of metal's most important albums that helped to launch the heavy music genre.

Interview: Slipknot’s Clown Explains Why the New Album Is So Artsy
'It’s all just fucking art,' says the percussionist.

An Analysis of Influences Heard on Slipknot’s ‘We Are Not Your Kind’
Some Artists That Are Kinda Slipknot’s Kind

Interview: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Once Again Embraced Pain to Create Unflinching Art
The singer digs into his depression, the album's Bowie-influence and more.

Review: Slipknot’s ‘We Are Not Your Kind’ Permeated With Experimentation
Heavy metal author Jon Wiederhorn reviews Slipknot's new album.

36 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘Appetite for Destruction’
One of the biggest albums ever made.

29 Years Ago: Metallica Release ‘Load’
Their follow-up to 'The Black Album' arrived five years later. Revisit the story of Metallica's 'Load' album.

A Deeper Look at the Bombastic Theater of Rammstein
Take a deeper look into their onstage impact.

45 Years Ago: Judas Priest Pound the World With ‘British Steel’
'British Steel' was a true game changer in the Judas Priest album catalog.