Tom Morello reveals what we can expect from Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning spectacular
As if we weren't already excited enough for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final show
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Tom Morello reveals what we can expect from Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning spectacular
As if we weren't already excited enough for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final show
Nirvana exhibition to open in London this summer
Nirvana exhibition to open in London this summer
Swedish hardcore legends Refused announce last ever UK and European tour
"We want to come and sweat and dance with you one last time" says Dennis Lyxzen, as Refused share final tour details
Listen to Sum 41's ferocious cover of Rage Against The Machine hit Sleep Now In The Fire
Canadian punk heroes Sum 41 bid farewell with Rage Against The Machine cover for Spotify Singles series
"America is screaming out for a band like the Sex Pistols." Sex Pistols, with Frank Carter, announce first North American tour since 2003
America, prepare yourselves for the return of the world's greatest punk band
Ice Nine Kills' singer Spencer Charnas launches Pretty Evil cosmetics range as "war paint for the wicked"
"Would I be caught dead in Pretty Evil? Absolutely. And so should you."
Ministry announce summer headline shows in the UK and Europe
If you had hoped to see Ministry outside of a festival next summer, you're in luck
Prog and Metal Hammer partner with this year's post-rock and prog metal two-day event Pelagic Fest
Prog and Metal Hammer partner with post-rock and prog metal event Pelagic Fest which takes place in Maastricht in August
Linkin Park launch "the best song we've ever made" Up From The Bottom
Up From the Bottom will appear on a deluxe edition of last year's From Zero album
The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga announces debut album with her heavy metal band The Yagas
The Oscar-nominated actor and her band will release Midnight Minuet next month
Evanescence release new song Afterlife from Devil May Cry TV series soundtrack, have their next album in the works
It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Amy Lee and co.
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is releasing a comic book compilation with soil from William Blake’s grave
Ever wanted to own a comic printed using the dirt that surrounds William Blake’s dead body? Bruce Dickinson’s got you covered!
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