The new episode of the Metal Hammer Podcast is live on iTunes. Merl, El and Luke review recent London gigs from Andrew WK, Epica and Wintefylleth, plus we get stoked for new Rammstein and Killswitch Engage and rate the new Ghost and Bury Tomorrow singles.
Metal Hammer Podcast Episode 11 Is Live!
We talk Andrew WK and Epica in London, plus Killswitch, Bury Tomorrow and more
Merlin moved into his role as Executive Editor of Louder in early 2022, following over ten years working at Metal Hammer. While there, he served as Online Editor and Deputy Editor, before being promoted to Editor in 2016. Before joining Metal Hammer, Merlin worked as Associate Editor at Terrorizer Magazine and has previously written for the likes of Classic Rock, Rock Sound, eFestivals and others. Across his career he has interviewed legends including Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Metallica, Iron Maiden (including getting a trip on Ed Force One courtesy of Bruce Dickinson), Guns N' Roses, KISS, Slipknot, System Of A Down and Meat Loaf. He has also presented and produced the Metal Hammer Podcast, presented the Metal Hammer Radio Show and is probably responsible for 90% of all nu metal-related content making it onto the site.
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