Ryan J. Downey has worked as writer, editor, correspondent, and producer for MTV News, Marvel, Billboard, and the Hollywood Reporter. He is the host of the MI Conversation Series and the Speak N' Destroy podcast, as well as a longtime artist manager in the rock, metal, and punk genres.
Ryan J Downey
How Metallica Connects To HBO’s ‘Barry’
The co-creator of Bill Hader's 'Barry' explains the Metallica poster in the pilot.
10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!
Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.
How Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Lost His Porsche
The idea that a Metallica album could sell 10 million copies once seemed so preposterous, Kirk Hammett bet his Porsche against it.
28 of the Most Watched Popular Rock + Metal Videos in 2020
You watched these videos millions of times.
Comedian Dave Hill Knew Metallica Would Be Huge in 1988
Hear the story of the moment he knew.
‘Aquaman’ Star: ‘If You’re a Jason Momoa Fan, You’re a Metallica Fan’
Momoa got his copy of Metallica's S&M2 two days early.
Queen + Metallica Top 2019 Album Sales List
Kiss, Aerosmith and Tool also appear on Billboard’s detailed Top Money Makers lists.
Breaking Benjamin Guitarist Names His Top 5 Metallica Songs
Not every fan is worried about their cred with thrash metal purists.
Mark Tremonti Picks His Dream Metallica Set List
How much money would you pay to see this set?
Metallica + Slipknot Are YouTube’s Biggest Metal Bands
Metallica racked up 29M views this week worldwide.
Ray Burton, Father of Late Metallica Bassist Cliff, Dies
Ray Burton worked to keep his son Cliff's legacy alive.
‘Lords Of Chaos’ Director Connects Beyoncé + Black Metal
Jonas Åkerlund is the connective tissue between Metallica, Britney Spears, U2 + 'Lords Of Chaos.'