Type O Negative's iconic use of bright neon green in their logo and album art was not simply an aesthetic choice to please fans. According to the band, the reasoning behind the color was actually quite the opposite of what fans might expect.
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In 1980, Mike Varney, then 22, founded Shrapnel Records, making it the first dedicated metal label in the United States. That puts it two years ahead of other early heavyweights like Megaforce and Metal Blade, which is a notable distinction for a label so focused on one style. Varney told Guitar World in 2023 that he started Shrapnel because he couldn't find enough heavy rock records and want…
In a recent interview, Testament vocalist Chuck Billy opened up about his lifelong fandom for KISS, tracing it back to the 1970s. He also touched on his family's musical background and key moments from Testament's career, including how the band got signed. For fans of thrash metal, these reflections offer a personal look at the influences and milestones that shaped one of the genre'…