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James Hetfield (Metallica) / Johannes Eckerstrom (Avatar)
Metallica aren't just metal's biggest band - they might be its nicest according to Avatar

By Rich Hobson Published

Avatar are set to rejoin Metallica on the road in 2027 - and Johannes Eckerstrom is buzzing about the prospect

Bands & Artists
Metallica studio portrait
Metallica's M72 tour returns - with the support act they thanked for 'raising the bar' back on board

By Fraser Lewry Published

Metallica's M72 will enter its fifth year with a run of North American shows with Limp Bizkit and Avatar

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Bands & Artists
Metallica London Stadium July 2026
Metallica are on the form of their lives at London Stadium

By Rich Hobson Published

Metallica return to London Stadium to show exactly how they became metal's biggest band

Live Performances
Avatar Vegas shoot 2025
A wild and weird weekend in Las Vegas with metal's most colourful band

By Joe Daly Published

They might've started out as a melodeath band, but these days Avatar are supporting Iron Maiden and Metallica and more colourful than ever

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
Ghost/Babymetal/Sleep Token/Electric Callboy/The Yagas
The 50 best metal songs of 2025

By Rich Hobson Published

Sleep Token, Ghost, Babymetal - these are the songs you picked as the finest 2025 had to offer

Tracks & Singles
Ghost/Babymetal/Sleep Token/Electric Callboy/The Yagas
Vote for the best metal song of 2025

By Rich Hobson Published

From Ghost and Sleep Token to Electric Callboy, Lorna Shore, Babymetal and beyond, 2025 has offered up plenty of great metal tunes. But which songs rule the roost?

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Tracks & Singles
Avatar posing for a photograph in a forest
Avatar’s Don’t Go In The Forest is the album for people who like their massive 80s-inspired tunes with a side order of creepiness

By Holly Wright Published

Avatar finally go for the commercial jugular on Don’t Go In The Forest

Albums
Celavi/Avatar/Lamb Of God/Lord Of The Lost/Defences
The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

By Rich Hobson Published

Megadeth, Lamb Of God and Avatar are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Zetra/Avatar/Dying Wish/Viserion/Lord Spikeheart
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: August 29 2025

By Rich Hobson Published

Mudvayne, Soulfly and Avatar are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
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