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The 1990s Norwegian black metal scene is credited with inventing the modern black metal genre, so there are plenty of albums by bands from that era that are modern classics. Here is our selection of the five greatest.

When you think heavy metal, you probably see a 70s, 80s and 90s band with long hair, leather outfits, ripped jeans, studded and spiked jewelry.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF MEADOWS’ NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE DEPTHS” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Meadows’ first single for Facedown is titled “The Depths,” which, over the next few months, will come together with future singles and constitute an EP.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF FERAL VICES' NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LAY DOWN” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM. “Lay Down” is the second single off Feral Vices’ second EP, With Offerings out on December 3.

LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF LYDIA’S CASTLE NEW SINGLE “SEARCH FOR YOU” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM. The hard-hitting track was penned as a form of therapy for vocalist Tonya LeeAnne, who hopes to share her feelings of deep, personal loss with listeners.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “CALL IT WHAT IT IS” FROM LIFT THE CURSE Austin alternative/hard rock outfit Lift The Curse has dropped a new song and accompanying lyric video.

Continuing to exceed expectations, the unstoppable Black Mirrors has now crafted a new masterpiece and one of rock’s leading highlights of 2022, Tomorrow Will Be Without Us.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HEARTBROKEN ANGEL” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM New single “Heartbroken Angel” is a captivating, although deeply moving output from the young duo.

After four years, King Diamond has embarked on his first US tour since 2015. Tonight, we find the King appearing at the historic Worcester Palladium in Massachusetts to a packed crowd and full balcony of screaming fans. While he had some health issues in the past, with triple bypass heart surgery, it’s clear it has not slowed King Diamond down, nor has he skipped a beat.

On November 22nd, GWAR’s 30th Anniversary tour hit the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. GWAR started the show with a monologue and then the blood started spewing. The crowd was screaming in excitement, especially those in the “splash zone."