New video of Greg Lake's I Believe In Father Christmas released
Legendary ELP label Manticore Records has been revived under the auspices of Lake's widow Regina
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New video of Greg Lake's I Believe In Father Christmas released
Legendary ELP label Manticore Records has been revived under the auspices of Lake's widow Regina
Green Carnation premiere the whole of remastered The Acoustic Verses
Norwegian prog rockers Green Carnation will release remastered 15th anniversary edition of The Acoustic Verses in December
Iron Maiden announce 23 new Legacy Of The Beast shows for 2022
British metal legends Iron Maiden extend their hugely successful Legacy Of The Beast tour with 23 new dates
Boris announce new album W, share video for Drowning By Numbers
Tokyo noise-rock trio Boris pave the way for the release of new album W by sharing video for new song Drowning By Numbers
Listen to Golden Liar, single five from Zeal & Ardor’s forthcoming third album
Ahead of the February release of their self-titled third album, Zeal & Ardor share single five, the brooding Golden Liar
Motley Crue sell their catalogue to BMG in a deal reported to be worth $150 million
LA hard rockers Motley Crue have struck a $150 million deal with BMG, who will now manage their recorded catalogue
John Hackett announces live dates for 2022
John Hackett announces festival dates, own gigs and guest appearance with brother Steve
Josh Homme’s legal team wanted five day jail sentence for Brody Dalle after criminal contempt conviction
Brody Dalle escapes jail, receives community service sentence for her criminal contempt conviction stemming from custody battle
Foo Fighters announce tour, abruptly pull show after venue rejects band covid protocols
Foo Fighters announce 18 new stadium shows across North America next summer: Minneapolis date will be rescheduled after safety concerns
Uriah Heep to embark on herculean 61-date European tour
From lockdown to rockdown: Uriah Heep will celebrate 50 years of Uriah Heep by visiting more European nations than you can possibly imagine
Silent Skies release poignant video for Taper
Cinematic prog duo Silent Skies will release second album Nectar in February
Rancid pull out of Slam Dunk 2022, Sum 41, Dropkick Murphys take headline slots
Slam Dunk 2022 adds Sum 41, Dropkick Murphys, The Interrupters and more following Rancid’s withdrawal
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Vote for your favourite metal album of 2021
From grindcore to hardcore, doom to folk, power metal and beyond, we want your votes for the Metal Hammer reader's poll for the best album of 2021
The top 10 black metal albums of 2021
The finest cuts of black metal released in 2021 fit for Satan himself
The 20 best Pink Floyd songs, as chosen by 40 different musicians
From a recorded catalogue that stretches over more than a dozen albums, 47 years and hundreds of songs, everybody has their favourite Pink Floyd song
Dug Pinnick on Kings X, writing songs using mathematics, and the stigma of Christianity
With King's X, solo album Joy Bomb, and two other band projects, it's a busy time for the bassist/vocalist Dug Pinnick
Guns N' Roses: the unconventional story of GN'R Lies
The second Guns N' Roses album wasn't really an album at all, but it remains a remarkable one-off, and includes Axl Rose's most controversial song
The 10 best instrumental album intros in metal
10 instrumental album intros that will get your blood pumping and rile you up for the metallic mayhem to come
Best Cyber Monday alcohol deals 2021: raise a glass to some of the best booze deals around
Cyber Monday is here and that means there are plenty of booze deals to pour over – here's our pick of gin, rum, whisky and more at knockdown prices
Bernie Marsden: the soundtrack of my life
Well-travelled guitarist Bernie Marsden picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, but remains secretive about the worst record he ever made
Tracks of the Week: new music from Tigercub, Dan Patlansky and more
Eight first class tickets for this week's rock'n'roll train ride to glory
Black Friday jigsaw puzzle deals 2021: Music jigsaws, pop culture puzzles & more
Black Friday might be over but these jigsaw puzzle deals are still live
Yes: the journey from The Yes Album to Fragile
The amazing story of how Yes recorded two classic prog albums in just one year!
Here are some Black Friday craft beer deals to get you thirsty - from Beer Hawk, Brewdog and more
Black Friday craft beer deals are being offered from some of the game's biggest names, including Beer Hawk, Brewdog and plenty more
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Black Oak Arkansas: High On The Hog - Album Of The Week Club review
Black Oak Arkansas: perhaps more famous for introducing the world to frontman Jim ‘Dandy’ Mangrum than for their own albums, like 1973's High On The Hog
Matt Berry - Gather Up: "an appetite-whetting beginner’s guide"
Not yet ratedToast of the town: Matt’s music earns respect.
Cynic - Ascension Codes: "a fitting testament to fallen friends and colleagues"
Not yet ratedProg metal visionaries rise above loss and grief to deliver an emotional yet dazzling comeback album.
Bernie Marsden's tribute to Chess crackles with youthful energy
Veteran guitarist Bernie Marsden revisits tracks released on Chicago’s famous Chess label
The 30th anniversary edition of Roxette's Joyride: proof that less really is more
Joyride shows how pop-rock stars Roxette lost their mojo
The Temperance Movement's Covers & Rarities: a worthwhile mopping-up exercise
Top-notch odds and sods from The Temperance Movement assembled on Covers & Rarities
Death Angel don't deliver the hits on The Bastard Tracks
Nothing but deep cuts on Death Angel's brain-rattling live-in-the-studio collection The Bastard Tracks
Deep Purple have an absolute blast on Turning To Crime
Deep Purple's Turning To Crime is a covers album that shows that covers albums don’t have to suck
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band explode at No Nukes show
Mostly previously unseen footage as Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts proves a stunning vintage
Marshall Major IV review
These aggressive on-ear headphones are perfect for everyday use, offering brilliant battery life and boisterous bass
Probot: Probot - Album Of The Week Club review
Dave Grohl gets his mates in to pay loving tribute to his heavy metal youth on Probot's self-titled (and only) album
