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Heavy Metal Anthems To Battle Heavy Times

Daniel Warren Johnson's Murder Falcon comic features an anthropomorphic, bionic falcon who kills demons from the underworld by the power of guitar shredding. Daniel Warren Johnson/Courtesy of Skybound Comics hide caption

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All Songs Considered

Heavy Metal Anthems To Battle Heavy Times

July 16, 2019 • Dio-era Black Sabbath, Darkthrone and Power Trip feature on a playlist inspired by Murder Falcon, a metal comic that not only battles demons from the underworld but also demons within.

Manilla Road's Mark 'The Shark' Shelton, Traditional Metal's Innovator, Dead At 60

Manilla Road's Mark "The Shark" Shelton circumnavigated convention to evolve what fans call epic heavy metal. Richard Cathey/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music News

Manilla Road's Mark 'The Shark' Shelton, Traditional Metal's Innovator, Dead At 60

July 27, 2018 • Shelton was tireless in his pursuit of timeless metal. He died after performing at the Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany.

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Best Music Of 2013

10 Favorite Metal Albums Of 2013

December 31, 2013 • Manilla Road and Carcass kept the young'uns on their toes while SubRosa made metal gorgeous.