Opeth covered Iron Maiden – and Mikael Åkerfeldt really, really doesn’t like it
The Opeth frontman also reveals which of his songs he feels are overrated in a new interview with Metal Hammer
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Watch superstar actor Amanda Seyfried cover Joni Mitchell with a stunning dulcimer performance
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Lawyer considers class action lawsuit as Tool fans express anger over setlist choices for Dominican Republic two-night event
Fans were promised two "unique" sets for Tool In The Sand event – but some were unhappy when the band repeated 4 songs
A ludicrous six-neck guitar played by Spinal Tap has gone to auction – and you better buy it before I do
For between £2,000 and £3,000, the most ridiculous guitar I’ve ever seen could be yours
Tom Araya didn’t listen to metal before joining Slayer
Despite being one of metal’s most revered frontmen, Tom Araya knew nothing about the genre until his Slayer bandmates clued him in
Watch Tobias Forge break down the story behind each of Ghost's iconic frontmen – including every Papa Emeritus, Cardinal Copia and every character leading up to Papa V Perpetua
Ghost mainman Tobias Forge gives inside scoop on aesthetic of the Papas, Cardinals and Nameless Ghouls of the Ghost clergy
"My focus moving forward is on the re-release of Forever, and God willing, getting back out on the road." Jon Bon Jovi on what's next for Bon Jovi
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is a big fan of Ghost banning phones from gigs
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For a cool $12,495 you can be Kiss star Gene Simmons' roadie for a day
Gene Simmons is selling fans the chance to be his roadie for a day – and he'll throw in a bass guitar used during Kiss rehearsals
Napalm Death have recorded a cover of a Ramones song with a guest appearance from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore – and we cannot wait to hear it
Napalm Death, Voivod, Ihsahn, Mondo Generator and more will cover The Ramones for a pair of upcoming tribute albums
Mastodon announce shock departure of guitarist Brent Hinds
By mutual consent, Brent Hinds leaves Mastodon
"Ozzy is the real life Iron Man." Ozzy Osbourne's producer Andrew Watt gives an update on the singer's health
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Sex Pistols look back on their dangerously out-of-control 1978 American tour
"We were thrown into the lion’s den and it was a pretty dark time."
Billy Corgan believes Smashing Pumpkins are “one of the most misunderstood bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll”
The Smashing Pumpkins don't get the credit they deserve, and Billy Corgan thinks he knows why
Watch Courtney Love cover Bob Dylan classic Like A Rolling Stone in London
Courtney Love performed Bob Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone this week at London’s Royal Geographical Society
The Damned founding guitarist Brian James dead at 70
Brian James wrote much of The Damned's early material as they carved their place in punk rock history
Former Ministry and Prong drummer Aaron Rossi dead at 44
Metal Hall of Famer Aaron Rossi played with Prong, Ministry, John 5 and others and was nominated for a Grammy in 2009
Marillion keyboard player Mark Kelly and daughter Tallulah launch new podcast Prog & Progeny
Prog & Progeny features Marillion's Mark Kelly and daughter Tallulah discussing Marillion, music and life in general
New Killing Joke, Ministry, The Mission supergroup Sevendials share debut single Zodiac Morals, reveal forthcoming album A Crash Course In Catastrophe
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