Latest articles by Rich Hobson
As Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil tops the UK box office, Metal Hammer writers pick their ideal soundtracks for zombie-slaying
They’ve defended the faith since 1974 – here are Judas Priest’s 19 studio albums, in reverse-order of excellence
The 90s might have been a golden age for alternative rock and metal, but these 10 bands never got the dues they deserved
Trivium, Ministry and Godflesh are among the best new metal songs this week
With support from Jinjer and Dying Wish, Spiritbox's first full arena tour of the UK feels like a changing of the guard for metal
Moonspell celebrated the release of their thirteenth album with a majestic gig in their home country
Spark up a fat one – these are the albums that built stoner metal
Since joining forces in 2003, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger have built Halestorm into one of rock's brightest bands
The master of horror is a big fan of the US metal titans, especially their 1991 self-titled album
The 74-year-old retired from the stage in December 2024, almost two years after suffering a mini-stroke which paralysed the left side of his body
From game-changing debut Kill ’Em All to the emotionally-charged 72 Seasons, this is every studio album by the US mega-stars in reverse-order of quality
Iowa remains the heaviest album to ever top the charts in the UK. Producer Ross Robinson shares stories from the making of the groundbreaking album
Evanescence, Blue Medusa and Fear Factory are among this week's best new metal songs
Linkin Park, Body Count and Oranssi Pazuzu made camping in the blistering heat worth it
From Iron Maiden to Metallica, Slayer to Guns N' Roses, these are the 'dud' albums that deserve a second look
Amon Amarth, Turnstile (via Dying Fetus) and In This Moment are among the best new metal songs this week
The Grammy-winning hard rockers have already teamed up with Slash and The Hu and covered Lady Gaga, amongst others
Work is underway on the followup to 2024’s Yesterwynde
Slaughter To Prevail's Bloodstock appearance reignited the debate around the band's controversies. But Alex Terrible isn't shying away from criticism - and acknowledges his mistakes
Lamb Of God, Dimmu Borgir, Evanescence: it's been a great year for metal (and we're not done yet)
Mastodon, Green Lung and Noctule are among the best new metal songs you need to hear this week
Ross Robinson took just one day off after getting seriously injured in a motocross accident
Tony Iommi makes a long awaited return, Electric Callboy channel their inner boyband and Sheri Moon Zombie strikes out as a solo artist in this week's best new metal songs round up
