Articles by Eleanor Goodman, Editor, Metal Hammer

Eleanor was promoted to the role of Editor at Metal Hammer magazine after over seven years with the company, having previously served as Deputy Editor and Features Editor. Prior to joining Metal Hammer, El spent three years as Production Editor at Kerrang! and four years as Production Editor and Deputy Editor at Bizarre. She has also written for the likes of Classic Rock, Prog, Rock Sound and Visit London amongst others, and was a regular presenter on the Metal Hammer Podcast.

Articles by: Eleanor Goodman

"Slipknot took care of us!" Knocked Loose's Bryan Garris on rubbing shoulders with metal icons, taking hardcore mainstream and what comes next

By Eleanor Goodman published 13 January 25

Knocked Loose were arguably THE heavy band of 2024 - and their singer is excited to "keep pushing it into the mainstream"

Babymetal posing for a photograph in 2015

“Metal is the only genre that’s open to so many different types of music. That’s why Babymetal is here right now”: How Babymetal smashed the barriers and defied the haters to become Japan’s biggest metal band

By Eleanor Goodman published 11 January 25

The rise of the of the 21st century’s most unexpected metal sensations

Matt Heafy and Matt Tuck pulling scary faces

"We got **** in the press, we got bullied...but we’ve had the same trajectory." Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium are together on the cover of Metal Hammer for the first time ever

By Eleanor Goodman published 3 January 25

We speak to Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium about 20 years of The Poison and Ascendency

Slipknot, Ghost, Nightwish, Gojira and more star in Metal Hammer's blockbuster end of year issue, which comes with an Iron Maiden Powerslave patch, a Nightwish notebook and a 2025 heavy metal calendar

By Eleanor Goodman published 5 December 24

The new issue of Metal Hammer is our biggest of the year and it's on sale now!

Best earplugs for concerts: Crowd at a rock concert with stage in the background blurred

What are the best earplugs for concerts in 2025? I'm a professional product tester and live music fanatic – these are my top picks

By Chris Corfield last updated 2 December 24

When it comes to enjoying live music, looking after your hearing is paramount. Myself and the Louder team have tested what we think are the best earplugs for gigs, plus we have full reviews and advice from hearing experts

"We were on a wave that hadn’t been ridden before." Papa Roach recreate the Last Resort video on Metal Hammer's new cover as they get ready to celebrate 25 years of Infest

By Eleanor Goodman published 7 November 24

Next year, Papa Roach will celebrate 25 years of their classic breakthrough album Infest. To celebrate, they're on the front cover of Metal Hammer!

"There’s always going to be resistance from other sides when a big movement happens." Poppy makes her debut on the cover of Metal Hammer in a world exclusive interview

By Eleanor Goodman published 10 October 24

Genre-splicing star Poppy appears on Metal Hammer's cover for the first time ahead of new album Negative Spaces

"We were nobodies, anonymous and faceless, but it felt like maybe we had a shot." The new issue of Metal Hammer is a bumper celebration of Slipknot’s debut album – and comes with an exclusive patch and charm

By Eleanor Goodman published 13 September 24

The latest issue of Metal Hammer magazine comes with two gifts and 28 pages of Slipknot

Order your limited edition Mimi Barks x Metal Hammer bundle – featuring an exclusive t-shirt, a signed art print and two temporary tattoos

By Eleanor Goodman published 4 September 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

Metal Hammer issue 391 Nightwish t-shirt bundle

Order your limited edition Nightwish x Metal Hammer bundle – featuring an exclusive t-shirt!

By Eleanor Goodman published 30 August 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

Metal Hammer issue 391 in a bundle with a Mastodon Leviathan t-shirt

“We were a bunch of dirty, stinky pirates!” Order your limited edition Metal Hammer x Mastodon bundle – featuring an exclusive Leviathan t-shirt!

By Eleanor Goodman published 20 August 24

This Leviathan-inspired shirt – featuring artwork by Metallica, Foo Fighters and Sleep Token collaborator Luke Preece – is only available via the Metal Hammer webstore

Bullet For My Valentine posing for a photograph in 2005

“When we recorded Tears Don’t Fall, I passed out. On the take, you can hear a scream, and then this dropping body”: How Bullet For My Valentine stepped up to metal’s big league with The Poison

By Eleanor Goodman published 17 August 24

The rollercoaster story behind Bullet For My Valentine’s classic 2005 debut album The Poison

Clutch/Crypta/Mimi Barks/Eternal Champion/Hatebreed

The 10 bands that defined Bloodstock 2024

By Rich Hobson published 15 August 24

From Green Lung's massive midday set on Friday to Hatebreed's "Ball of Death", these are the sets that defined Bloodstock 2024.

“We’re lucky to be alive!” Nightwish are on the cover of the new Metal Hammer – and it comes with two exclusive gifts

By Eleanor Goodman published 15 August 24

The new issue of Metal Hammer comes with a special Nightwish keyring and an art print of Floor Jansen

Order your limited edition Machine Head 'Diamonds In The Rough 92-93' red/black Splatter vinyl

By Eleanor Goodman published 9 August 24

There are only 250 available, so get yours now!

The new issue of Metal Hammer celebrates 40 years of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning and the year that thrash exploded

By Eleanor Goodman published 18 July 24

The cover features brand new, official Metallica artwork

"Placebo might play something from each of their eight albums, but it’s not a pure nostalgia-fest." Brian Molko's crew roll back the years but keep their feet firmly planted in the present at celebratory London show

By Eleanor Goodman published 17 July 24

Placebo play a special, career-spanning set in England's capital

Order your limited edition Kittie bundle – featuring an exclusive T-shirt

By Eleanor Goodman published 3 July 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

Metal Hammer's new Ghost issue is back in stock - get yours while you can!

By Eleanor Goodman published 2 July 24

We've had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now

10 bands that defined Download 2024

By Metal Hammer published 19 June 24

From historic Download debuts to returning heroes, surprise sets to stage dives in the mud, these are the 10 performances that defined an unforgettable weekend at Donington

“There is nothing cooler in this world than being a good dad.” A more mature but ever boundary-pushing Avenged Sevenfold bring Download's most challenging year to a close in style

By Eleanor Goodman published 17 June 24

After a weekend of torrential rain, endless mud and regular sound issues, Avenged Sevenfold remind us all of what Download is really all about

Order your limited edition Lord Of The Lost x Metal Hammer bundle – featuring an exclusive butt plug!

By Eleanor Goodman published 13 June 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now

The new issue of Metal Hammer is a celebration of The 100 Songs That Changed Our World

By Eleanor Goodman published 23 May 24

From Black Sabbath to Sleep Token, we track metal’s incredible evolution

Order your limited edition Knocked Loose bundle – featuring an exclusive tote bag

By Eleanor Goodman published 13 May 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

“We weren’t trying to be the poster child for Christian rock.” Order your limited edition P.O.D. bundle – featuring an exclusive signed art print and patch

By Eleanor Goodman published 8 May 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

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