The best new music from the world of rock and metal – updated every week!

Scandinavia is a heavy metal breeding ground, with each country cultivating its own scene. These are the best bands Sweden has to offer

A behind-the-scenes guide to a "A scathing, incisive state-of-the-nation address"

It was a movement that created a music revolution, and had more than its fair share of tragedies. But who were the monkeys and who were the organ grinders when grunge’s tune started playing?

The best deals on record players to suit any budget

Premiere Enter the Norwegian forests and lose yourself to Heim, from Orkan's new album, Element

As Uriah Heep release their 25th album, Living The Dream, Mick Box reveals the records that got him started

Slipknot are releasing a new album in the near future. Here’s everything we know about it so far

Premiere Listen to Indignant Slumber from Crimson Throne's forthcoming album, Of Void & Solitude

Exclusive The Amity Affliction are throwing caution to the wind for album six – and it could cost them everything