1970s

The year was 1976 and these songs kept up rocking through the bicentennial year.

It's the '80s and '90s that's left with Metallica and Pantera going head to head in the March Madness championship.

Do you recall where you were when these big rock and metal events were happening?

The ’70s produced legendary music and equally legendary excess. These musicians proved that the two didn’t have to go hand in hand.

If you're just getting started as a vinyl collector, you'll want to make sure you've got these essentials from the 1970s in your collection.

Breaking down the most collected albums from Kiss, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and other big classic rock acts from the 1970s.

It's been 50 years since these bands made their initial mark. Which stood the test of time and which saw brief moments of success?

See Loudwire's picks for the best metal song of each year since 1970, alongside the runner-up choices!