The 50 greatest metal EPs of all time By Chris Chantler published 10 January 24 From the early days of Def Leppard and Iron Maiden to modern classics via the likes of Sleep Token and Spiritbox, these are the best metal EPs in history
Tony Moore played keyboards for Iron Maiden at one show in 1977: Now he's back on the road with Steve Harris By Dave Ling published 5 January 24 British Lion are currently on tour with support from prog rock one man band Tony Moore: "If Tony could play guitar back then the way he does now he'd probably still be in the band", says Steve Harris
The new issue of Metal Hammer stars four brand new cover stars: Bad Omens, Hanabie, Lorna Shore and Scene Queen! By Eleanor Goodman published 4 January 24 Meet your New Heavy cover stars for 2024
"I didn’t recognise him straight away and my son said, 'Dad, that’s Brian Johnson!'" Nicko McBrain on playing the "stunning" Power Trip Festival, his stroke recovery and what's next for Iron Maiden By Alexander Milas published 4 January 24 Iron Maiden drummer and living legend Nicko McBrain opens up on a whirlwind 12 months
“Kirk Hammett said, ‘Ah, Cannibal Corpse – that’s an interesting name!’” 20 legendary metal bands remember their first shows By Matt Mills published 3 January 24 Everybody starts somewhere! Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot and more remember their first times onstage.
Sophie Lloyd: 10 records that changed my life By Emily Swingle published 3 January 24 From Van Halen and Iron Maiden to Disturbed and Bring Me The Horizon, these are the bands that helped Sophie Lloyd become a shred goddess
“The phone rang, it was Steve Harris: ‘Are you interested in joining Maiden?’”: this is what it’s like to audition to replace Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden, by three singers who went for the job By Classic Rock published 30 December 23 In 1994, Blaze Bayley became Maiden’s new singer – but he wasn’t the only contender for the job
Watch Indian politician Conrad Sangma rip through guitar solo from Iron Maiden's Wasted Years By Stef Lach published 29 December 23 Heavy metal-loving politician from India is a huge Iron Maiden fan – and he knows his way around a fretboard too
20 metal bands with no bad albums By Matt Mills published 27 December 23 From Tool to Cave In and Mastodon, these metal masters all boast spotless back-catalogues
Metal Hammer writers name their best gigs of 2023 By Matt Mills published 21 December 23 From the monolithic Metallica to rising stars like Green Lung, these are the greatest shows that Team Hammer saw this year
"It’s the biggest heavy metal party in the world." Metallica, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses and Tool, plus insane ticket prices, 40° heat and, er, lobster dinners. Inside the brilliance and the absurdity of Power Trip festival 2023 By Rich Hobson published 18 December 23 We headed out to Power Trip in October for a first-hand look at the biggest heavy metal festival ever assembled
10 pop stars who’ve championed heavy metal bands By Emily Swingle published 13 December 23 Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion have proven that metal and pop needn’t be polar opposites
"The big corporations took everything over, and they're interested in making money." Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson reveals his theory on why rock music is struggling to produce new festival headliners By Merlin Alderslade published 11 December 23 Iron Maiden's frontman feels that rock and metal are severely lacking in new headliners - and he has some theories as to why
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain reflects on ministroke: “I thought, ‘This is it, I’m not going to be able to play.’” By Matt Mills published 7 December 23 Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain says he feared for his career after suffering a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in January
First bands announced for 2024 Maid Of Stone Festival By Fraser Lewry published 7 December 23 Mr Big will headline the second Maid Of Stone Festival – with more acts also announced
Bruce Dickinson on mortality and whether he'd pay to live for another 50 years: "Technology is advancing to the point for many things where we are all living longer, more effective lives. Which is great – as long as you do something with it" By Liz Scarlett published 6 December 23 After beating cancer and receiving two hip replacements, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson says medical technology has kept him alive
"Go take a look at some real rock and roll fans - not a bunch of posers who wanna go down the front." Why Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson wasn't a fan of the crowd at Power Trip festival By Merlin Alderslade published 6 December 23 The Iron Maiden frontman was surprised to find that many diehard fans didn't get anywhere near the band at their historic Power Trip show in October
Ghost just quietly released a greatest hits album with one very, very rare track By Matt Mills published 1 December 23 Ghost’s new 13 Commandments compilation includes Zenith, a song previously unavailable on streaming services
“The only way we could afford it was to record on New Year’s Eve, because no one else wanted to.” How Iron Maiden made The Soundhouse Tapes By Matt Mills published 30 November 23 A cash-strapped Iron Maiden slept on floors and recorded on New Year’s Eve to make their debut EP. 45 years later, it’s one of rock’s most sought-after rarities.
Hallowed be thy flame: Etsy has massive Cyber Monday savings on these infernally brilliant hand-made Iron Maiden fire pits and BBQs By Rich Hobson published 27 November 23 Save 15% on these awesome hand-made Iron Maiden fire pits and BBQs with Etsy
