This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 24/52
Dio, Motörhead, SlipKnot, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, System Of A Down, Van Halen, AC/DC, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Boston, Twisted Sister
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 23/52
Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Sepultura, Pantera, Lamb of God, Slaughter, Machine Head, System Of A Down, Motörhead, Evanescence, Guns N' Roses, The Cult
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 22/52
Deftones, Mötley Crüe, Metallica, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses, Rage Against The Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, Faith No More, Grand Funk Railroad, Slayer, Van Halen, Deep Purple
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 24
My Chemical Romance, Venom, Guns N' Roses, Tin Machine, Europe, Dio, Sepultura, Montrose, W.A.S.P., Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Joe Satriani
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 20/52
Sepultura, Slayer, Queens of the Stone Age, Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Megadeth, Sammy Hagar, System Of A Down, Extreme, KISS, Uriah Heep, Steve Vai & Zepparella
This week In Hard & Metal Throwback 19/52
Ozzy Osbourne, Golden Earring, Sepultura & Steve Vai, Ratt, UFO & Vinnie Moore, Warrant, Joe Satriani, Michael Schenker Group, Alice Cooper, TOOL, Alice In Chains, The Cult
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 18/52
Metallica, Korn, Saxon, Blue Oyster Cult, White Lion, Judas Priest, Deftones, AC/DC, Deep Purple, Nickelback, Zakk Wylde & Nuno Bettencourt, Sammy Hagar
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 17/52
Jerry Cantrell, Black Sabbath, Rammstein, Queens Of The Stone Age, Ministry, Halestorm, Motörhead, Metallica, Iron Maiden, The Jesus Lizard, System Of A Down, Ozzy Osbourne
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 16/52
Bullet For My Valentine, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Aerosmith, L7, Kiss, Nightwish, Nazareth, Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Soundgarden, Melvins
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 15/52
Kiss, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Evanescence, Queensrÿche, Journey, Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Alice Cooper, Joe Satriani, Cradle Of Filth, Judas Priest
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 14/52
Black Sabbath, Journey, Kiss, Aerosmith, Garbage, David Lee Roth, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Foo Fighters, Metallica, System Of A Down, Deftones
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 13/52
Megadeth, Queensrÿche, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Dream Theater, The Cramps, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Judas Priest, AC/DC, Van Halen, April Wine
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 12/52
Skid Row, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Linkin Park, Metallica, Rush, AC/DC, Halestorm, Van Halen, Europe, Megadeth, Korn
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 11/52
Judas Priest, Aerosmith, Motörhead, Kiss, Queensryche, Ratt, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice Cooper, Foreigner, Sammy Hagar
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 10/52
Kiss, Lenny Kravitz, AC/DC, Nine Inch Nails, Amaranthe, Rammstein, Cannibal Corpse, Metallica, Queensryche, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, Saxon
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 09/52
KISS, Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Journey, L7, Cheap Trick, Primus, AC/DC, Aerosmith, MC5, Deep Purple
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 08/52
AC/DC, Europe, Apocalyptica, Led Zeppelin, Sepultura, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Muse, Cannibal Corpse
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 07/52
Black Sabbath's "N.I.B." from their 1970 debut is a bold blend of Tony Iommi's heavy riffs and Geezer Butler's bass intro, complemented by Ozzy Osbourne's haunting vocals, depicting Lucifer's transformation through love. Metallica's "Damage, Inc.," closing their 1986 "Master of Puppets," delivers raw thrash energy, driven by Cliff Burton's layered bass intro and technical precision, cementing its place as a live favorite.
AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" from 1990’s "The Razors Edge" thrives on Angus Young's hypnotic guitar riff, bringing arena rock fervor despite its catchy simplicity. Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" unleashes urban chaos with Slash's slithering guitar riff and Axl Rose’s piercing wails. Rush's "YYZ," a prog-rock marvel from 1981's "Moving Pictures," dazzles with its 10/8 time signature and seamless interplay between Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 06/52
Gary Moore's "GM Shreds" flaunts blazing alternate picking, legato runs, and emotive string bends, showcasing his mastery over blues, rock, and metal. While the solos channel classics like "The Loner" and "Still Got the Blues," the lack of strong melody makes it more a technical masterclass than a replayable track. Jeff Beck's "Dirty Mind," blending sharp guitar riffs with Imogen Heap's ethereal vocals, thrives on contrasts, earning a Grammy but feeling polished to the point of restraint.
Tommy Emmanuel's "Travelling Clothes" offers warm, pastoral guitar tones inspired by Alison Krauss’s style, though its comfort risks predictability. Meanwhile, Pat Metheny’s "Go Get It" bursts with high-energy interplay with Antonio Sánchez, though its relentless pace can feel overwhelming. Eddie Van Halen’s bold solos like "Eruption" and "Cathedral" mix technical ingenuity with live spontaneity, while Shawn Lane's "Get You Back" and Joe Bonamassa’s "Beck’s Bolero" reveal meticulous tributes paired with individual flair.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 05/52
Kiss’s "War Machine" snarls with heavy riffs and ominous lyrics, while Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" channels WWII dogfights with galloping energy. Van Halen’s "Don’t Tell Me" brims with tension and grinding guitars, and Alice Cooper’s "No More Mr. Nice Guy" delivers satirical rebellion with pop-rock flair. Deep Purple’s "Burn" dazzles with fiery riffs and dual vocals, and AC/DC’s "Down Payment Blues" humorously laments financial struggles. Guns N’ Roses tackle heroin excess in "Mr. Brownstone," and Metallica’s "Spit Out the Bone" thrashes against a dystopian tech future. From Billy Idol’s swaggering "Rebel Yell" to Alice in Chains’ raw "Dam That River," each track balances grit and intensity.