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Amanda Somerville of Trillium performs on stage at the Corporation on May 13, 2012 in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Symphonic metal vocalist Amanda Somerville diagnosed with "malignant and aggressive brain tumour"

By Stef Lach Published

Family of Epica, Avantasia and Kamelot collaborator ask fans to send "positive thoughts" to Amanda Somerville

Bands & Artists
Ghost/Sleep Token/Lord Of The Lost/Babymetal/Ward XVI
The best metal albums of 2025 (as voted by Metal Hammer readers)

By Rich Hobson Published

From Ghost to Sleep Token, Babymetal to Spiritbox, these are the albums you said defined metal in 2025

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Albums
Tobias Sammet
Tobias Sammet on the democracy of Avantasia, the late Tony Clarkin, and whispering Bruce Dickinson

By Dave Ling Published

With some big names in the studio and on the tour bus, Here Be Dragons continues Avantasia's all-star journey

Interviews
Tobias Sammet Press 2025
"We made power metal survive!"

By Chris Chantler Published

Avantasia frontman Tobias Sammet takes fan questions on power metal, dream guests and more

Interviews
Alien Weaponry/Alt Blk Era/Avantasia/Tariot/Conquer Divide
Metal Hammer's Tracks Of The Week: January 17 2025

By Rich Hobson Published

Architects, Alien Weaponry and Whitechapel are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Best power metal albums of 2022: Blind Guardian/Battle Beast/Hammerfall/Sabaton/Bridear
The 10 best power metal albums of 2022

By Rich Hobson Published

From Sabaton and Blind Guardian to Wind Rose and Bridear, these are the 10 best power metal albums of 2022

Albums
Babymetal/Megadeth/Tarja/Frank Carter/GWAR
10 essential new metal songs you need to hear this week

By Rich Hobson, Metal Hammer Published

From the return of Babymetal to appearances from Lzzy Hale, Tarja Turunen and Floor Jansen, these are the 10 best new songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
The Best new metal songs featuring Delain, Wednesday 13, Megadeth, New Years Day and Slaughter To Prevail
The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear this week

By Rich Hobson Last updated

Megadeth, New Years Day, Delain, Avantasia and more - these are the 10 best new metal songs this week. Plus: vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Tracks of the Week artists
The eight best rock songs you need to hear this week

By Polly Glass Published

New music from Tyler Bryant, Tuk Smith, Tedeschi Trucks Band and five others whose names don't start with the letter 'T'

Tracks & Singles
Municipal Waste x Arch Enemy x Coheed and Cambria
The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

By Rich Hobson Published

From Asking Alexandria to Arch Enemy and Wargasm, these are the week’s essential new metal tracks. Plus: vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
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