Crash Course

Wade through a sea of leather, bristles, studs and acne.

Rise and fall with 10 essential head-stompers.

Both newbies and seasoned, stoned-out veterans alike will be pleased.

Uma, Oprah. Metal, hardcore.

Look at your game, boys and girls.

From Rites of Spring to Quicksand, we spotlight the soundtrack for bands who broke free from the 'fast-part-into-mosh-part' paradigm.

From Elias Hulk to Budgie, we spotlight the soundtrack for a denim-clad and acne-scarred generation.