About This Station

**Hard Radio** is a pioneering internet radio station based in the United States, focused exclusively on heavy metal and hard rock. Founded by Tracy Barnes, it claims to be the first worldwide metal station and the world's first .com-only internet radio station, operating since December 31, 1995. The station offers more than just audio, providing news, interviews, reviews, podcasts, videos, tour dates, and apps related to the metal and hard rock scene. Its content is in English, and it has earned recognition such as the RAIN Internet Radio Award for Best Single-Channel Internet Radio Station, with features in major publications like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Forbes.