LOS ANGELES — Members of Suicidal Tendencies announced they will be changing their band name to Suicidal Ideation after reaching an important milestone in therapy…
Every Municipal Waste Album Ranked Worst to Best
Municipal Waste are the premier crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, and for most of their existence has been composed of the core quartet of…
Every Megadeth Album Ranked Worst to Best
Megadeth is a thrash metal band founded in 1983 and is considered one of the genre’s Big Four. The band’s founder and primary creative force…
In the years prior to 1983 (give or take), many fans of hard rock and heavy metal were trapped with the ultimate crisis: the need…
Every Exodus Album Ranked
Fans of Exodus will angrily, and physically, fight the fact that this band belongs in the Big 4 of heavy metal next to Slayer, Anthrax,…
Kirk Hammett Fears it May be Too Late to Rejoin Exodus
LOS ANGELES — Thrash metal legend and rhythm guitarist for Metallica Kirk Hammett admitted he has serious doubts that he’ll ever be able to rejoin…
Review: Municipal Waste “Electrified Brain”
This week the Hard Times takes a look at “Electrified Brain,” the latest offering from legendary Richmond thrashers Municipal Waste. At least, we thought we…
As a feminist, I believe that it is very important that women in STEM have opportunities to succeed in their fields. Whether their bands are…
Progressive Thrash Band Only Wears Fair Trade White High Top Shoes
MILWAUKEE — Members of local thrash metal band Differentiator recently committed to reduce environmental harm by wearing white high top shoes that are certified fair…
Every Sunday, The Hard Times revisits notable albums from the past. This week, we tackle Megadeth’s “Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!” which…
Metalhead Hospitalized for Nerve Damage in Neck Just From Thinking About Corrosion of Conformity Reissue
RALEIGH, N.C. — Local metalhead Damien Walsh is recovering at the Holly Hill Hospital after suffering severe nerve damage in his neck from visualizing himself…
Poser Slayer Fan Gets Out Early on Good Behavior
DETROIT — Supposed diehard Slayer fan James Denninger was released from prison this weekend much earlier than expected due to good behavior, confirmed shocked and…
Hardcore Guy’s and Metal Guy’s Eyes Meet as They Both Yell “Go!” While At The Gates Plays
BALTIMORE — Hardcore music aficionado Steve Settler and metalhead Jasyn Moore shared a tender moment when they simultaneously yelled “Go!” while listening to “Slaughter of…
Newly Dissolved Metal Band Argue Over Custody of 20-Foot-Tall Animatronic Goat Demon
INDIANAPOLIS — Tempers flared earlier this week as members of recently broken-up metal band, Corpse Wax, quarreled over possession of a twenty-foot-tall animatronic goat demon…
WOODLAWN, Md. — A recent government study indicates that fans of thrash metal will finally be eligible for Social Security benefits in the coming year,…