Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
Hinds parted ways with the pioneering progressive/sludge metal act last week, ending his 25 years of service
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Spiritbox have released two new live tracks only available until tomorrow
Songs recorded at recent live shows in London and Paris are available on an expanded edition of new album Tsunami Sea, which can be downloaded until 11:59pm on Thursday
Ghost’s Tobias Forge explains why Papa V Perpetua was unveiled on the Black Sabbath farewell show poster
The world got its first look at Ghost’s ‘new’ frontman last week, but Papa V Perpetua was first named on February posters for Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning event
Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary
Chicago's Lyric Opera to host 'A Night Of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness' for seven nights in November
Metallica announce VR immersive concert experience with Apple
You can watch "overwhelming" Metallica live performance – as long as you've got a set of $2500 Apple Vision Pros
Order your exclusive Slaughter To Prevail, Jinjer, Electric Callboy, Bloodywood and Bambie Thug bundles
Metal Hammer has teamed up with the New Heavy Class Of 2025 - Jinjer, Electric Callboy, Slaughter To Prevail, Bambie Thug and Bloodywood - for these special bundles featuring exclusive merch
Watch Carrie Underwood team with an American Idol contestant to cover Drowning Pool’s nu metal banger Bodies
Carrie Underwood, nu metal aficionado? Apparently so!
Katatonia announce European tour dates for November and December
November and December tour dates heighten expectations that Swedish prog rockers Katatonia are to announce a new album soon
Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe gives another scathing takedown of Elon Musk
Lamb Of God’s frontman has once again spoken out against the salute the Tesla/SpaceX CEO made in January
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
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
Nova Twins share new single Soprana, reveal album details and UK and Europe headline tour dates
Nova Twins say forthcoming third album Parasites & Butterflies is about “the bridge between chaos and beauty, embracing and accepting both sides”
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
"Prepare for a new offering." Sleep Token are teasing us again
Sleep Token ramp up the mystery as they drop another strong hint that their fourth album is imminent
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
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is a big fan of Ghost banning phones from gigs
Talking to Metal Hammer last year, Iron Maiden’s frontman discussed attending Ghost’s 2023 Los Angeles shows and his joy over the absence of mobile phones
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
