About This Station

**HardRadio** is a pioneering US-based internet radio station dedicated exclusively to heavy metal and hard rock, operating since December 31, 1995. Claiming to be the first worldwide metal station and the world's first .com internet-only radio station, it has earned recognition such as Best Single-Channel Internet Radio Station from the RAIN Internet Radio Awards. Beyond streaming music, the station serves as a comprehensive "heavy metal supersite," offering news, interviews, reviews, podcasts, videos, tour dates, and apps—all in English. Founded by Tracy Barnes, it has been featured in major outlets including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, and Wired, and continues to champion the rock and metal genres after 30 years of pioneering internet radio.