In the late 70s, the genre ranked a slight fall in popularity but in the 80s it blew up and became one of the most famous genres enjoyed all around the globe. The controversy and criticism that surrounded heavy metal in the 80s boosted its popularity even more and made it bigger than ever.

Now that all the accusations of “bad influence” are long gone, we can freely say that heavy metal is one of the best things that happened to music ever.

The golden years of the genre gave us a tremendous amount of great songs and genre-pushing albums that will be cherished for decades to come.

Although it is really difficult to choose the best from so many popular and prolific heavy metal bands, here are 10 bands from the modern era that changed the heavy metal landscape forever. 

Black Sabbath

Iron Maiden

Metallica 

Judas Priest  

Pantera 

Slipknot 

Dio 

Tool 

Motorhead

Megadeth 

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Being one of the most prolific authors in his genre, it is fair to say that he had a cult-like fan base that adored him and surely lost a great hero after his death in 2010.

But this year his fans were granted a unique and unbelievable opportunity that sparked a lot of mixed opinions, but eventually was greeted with great enthusiasm.

The great singer appeared on stage once again during the hologram tour that started this May and ended June 29th, closing in Las Vegas. The stunning hologram surprised fans everywhere and reminded them of the good old times at Dio’s concerts.

The show lasted 90 minutes and the hologram of Ronnie James Dio was accompanied by a live band, which consisted of the former Dio members Simon Wright, Scott Warren and Craig Goldie.

During the show there were also appearances by the Lynch Mob vocalist Oni Logan and also the singer from Judas Priest, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, which made the show even more spectacular.

The event also makes you think if we are going to be able to listen our favorite singers at concerts in the future even when such a thing is not physically possible?

The post Ronnie James Dio Returns Once More In a Stunning Holographic Performance appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

In the late 70s, the genre ranked a slight fall in popularity but in the 80s it blew up and became one of the most famous genres enjoyed all around the globe. The controversy and criticism that surrounded heavy metal in the 80s boosted its popularity even more and made it bigger than ever.

Now that all the accusations of “bad influence” are long gone, we can freely say that heavy metal is one of the best things that happened to music ever.

The golden years of the genre gave us a tremendous amount of great songs and genre-pushing albums that will be cherished for decades to come.

Although it is really difficult to choose the best from so many popular and prolific heavy metal bands, here are 10 bands from the modern era that changed the heavy metal landscape forever. 

Black Sabbath

Iron Maiden

Metallica 

Judas Priest  

Pantera 

Slipknot 

Dio 

Tool 

Motorhead

Megadeth 

The post Top 10 Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Being one of the most prolific authors in his genre, it is fair to say that he had a cult-like fan base that adored him and surely lost a great hero after his death in 2010.

But this year his fans were granted a unique and unbelievable opportunity that sparked a lot of mixed opinions, but eventually was greeted with great enthusiasm.

The great singer appeared on stage once again during the hologram tour that started this May and ended June 29th, closing in Las Vegas. The stunning hologram surprised fans everywhere and reminded them of the good old times at Dio’s concerts.

The show lasted 90 minutes and the hologram of Ronnie James Dio was accompanied by a live band, which consisted of the former Dio members Simon Wright, Scott Warren and Craig Goldie.

During the show there were also appearances by the Lynch Mob vocalist Oni Logan and also the singer from Judas Priest, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, which made the show even more spectacular.

The event also makes you think if we are going to be able to listen our favorite singers at concerts in the future even when such a thing is not physically possible?

The post Ronnie James Dio Returns Once More In a Stunning Holographic Performance appeared first on Hot Pop Today.