One thing becomes rather obvious when looking at the biggest rock and metal albums of all time released in May: Some bands just like sticking to their routines. Several acts have targeted May as ...

Metals mostly occur as compounds in rocks and minerals and must be extracted before they can be used. The method used to extract the pure metal depends on its position in the reactivity series.

The world changed on August 16, 1980, or at least the corner of it where heavy rock lived did. That sodden late summer Saturday saw upwards of 40,000 denim-clad longhairs gather in a field in the ...

Rare earths are mined from rock deposits in the earth’s crust. With nearly 70 percent of the market, China is able to control the export and price of the metals sold around the world.

Ford took more of a commercial, hair-metal approach during the 1980s, in contrast to Joan Jett's pop-rock sensibility, and her third studio record was one of the most notable albums of the genre.

Swedish hard rock group Ghost has become the first heavy band in four years to top the US charts with their brand-new album, Skeletá.