Rolling Stone reviews top metal musicians and GOP election commentary

Rolling Stone has highlighted several influential figures in heavy metal music, drawing from both reader polls and editorial rankings. Metallica secured the top spot in a major readers' poll, followed by Dream Theater and Black Sabbath. The list of top bands includes Iron Maiden, Slayer, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Pantera, and Tool. Additionally, the magazine's editors ranked guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Angus and Malcolm Young, and Ritchie Blackmore among the greatest of all time.

In political commentary, Rolling Stone has criticized the current Republican election cycle, characterizing it as one of the most racially charged in a generation. The piece discusses attacks directed at Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, noting rhetoric from Donald Trump regarding the candidate's faith and background.