Latest Metal Hammer News
No cause of death for the black metal innovator has been given
The guitarist says he stays out of “the logistics of touring” as his band endure scrutiny for their controversial choice of support act
Alice Cooper's new memoir Devil On My Shoulder is published this month
"Music has been my life and I’ve been very lucky to share this journey with many amazing people and fans"
2027 is suddenly looking a whole lot more exciting
The drummer for the metal masters behind The Number Of The Beast sought counsel about remaining in the band after converting to Christianity in 1999
On July 18, 1993 RATM staged one of the most memorable protest acts in modern music history. Tom Morello has vivid memories of the day
Latest Metal Hammer Features
Decessus made their Download Festival debut in June - and vocalist Ignacia Fernández shared her incredible journey
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Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley on EddFest, Steve Harris, the Maiden movie and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
To celebrate their new album, we joined Aussie hard rockers Airbourne in Spain to uncork a few bottles and shoot the rock’n’roll breeze
Released on September 30, 2016, Opeth's 12th album found Mikael Åkerfeldt taking new risks: "The idea of stagnating, of writing a record simply to feed a career, that’s scary"
As Somewhere In Time turns 40, we reveal the secrets hidden in Iron Maiden's most intricate album artwork
Fugazi's Ian MacKaye called Bad Brains "the greatest band in the world"
When Metallica's Bang That Head That Doesn't Bang European tour hit Finland in December 1984 things got a little out of control
Latest Metal Hammer Reviews
Anthemic death metal songs about Vikings: if it ain't broke, don't fix it
The nu metal superstars rarely pull their punches as they explore the turmoil of Chester Bennington’s death and the long journey towards their reunion
Even with a bevy of guest stars, Tom Morello doesn't lose sight of the message on Everyone Gets Everything They Want
Inspired by the video game that helped Serena Cherry through depression, Noctule sees her spread her wings after the demise of Svalbard
Supported by Nevermore, the metal gods build a time capsule of old-school pomp, soundtracked by every song fans want to hear
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
