How The Rolling Stones and a dancer from Hot Gossip inspired one of Billy Idol's greatest hits
The story behind one of the most memorable rock anthems of the '80s
The story behind one of the most memorable rock anthems of the '80s
Delilah Bon's blend of punk, nu metal and hip hop hits hard, and her message seems to be infuriating all the worst people
We take a deep dive into the wild last twelve months in the world of Slipknot
T-Bone Walker had an eye-popping live show, soulful vocals and a supple guitar style that provided a blueprint for what we know as modern blues today. These are his best albums…
From teenage punks to power-pop veterans, Ash remain a force to be reckoned with. All their albums ranked
One of the greatest blues-rock/fusion guitarists ever, Jeff Beck's solo career spanned six decades. These are his best albums
The late comic fantasy genius persuaded his favourite band to adapt 2006’s Wintersmith for folk rock, and both parties were delighted with the result
Written in response to two journalists who said it was good that Keith Moon was dead, it's one of rock’s most spiteful songs
What do The Kinks, Stones and The Who all have in common? For one thing, a harmonica-playing bluesman nicknamed 'Squirrel'
Greg Puciato takes part in the first ever Metal Hammer Trve Or False. But is there really a vegan Pig Destroyer tribute called Fig Enjoyer?!
We explore whether there's any truth in that question and share some useful tips to help eliminate the risks
The avant-garde maestro explains why his new, self-titled album is his most definitive, complex and atmospheric release yet
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Singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist and briefly drummer went from writing hits for The Hollies and Yardbirds to success with ‘The Worst Band In The World’
You’ve got to have big balls to do an album of covers of songs from rock’s crown jewels. Or be totally bonkers
Rock's grumpy old man Steve Miller on fame, the Grateful Dead, and why kids should think twice about becoming rock stars
Prog? Art-rock? AOR? Pop? We don our capes and peer through the dry ice to guide you through the best Genesis albums
If "a modern-day vaudeville circus act creating music" sounds like your thing, catch Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse live
After a period of doubt over whether to continue, the new line-up delivered The Likes Of Us, a record that’s for ‘shallowenders’ – everyone who ever felt left behind