Gojira

How Gojira made one of modern metal’s most conscious, powerful anthems

By Matt Mills Published 3 July 26

The French crusaders played their early shows in a region battling for independence, and they channelled that political spirit into Flying Whales

The 10 heaviest metal breakdowns of all time

By Matt Mills Published 24 June 26

When the beat drops, these songs by Metallica, Slayer and more hit like a freight train

“It might seem odd for a death metal band to love him”: The prog rock icon who gave Gojira their identity

By Malcolm Dome Published 17 June 26

The French band were struggling for a direction before they deliberately introduced the eclectic British musician’s influence – then they started going places

10 amazing covers by massive metal bands that you’ve (probably) never heard

By Matt Mills Published 3 June 26

Iron Maiden going full prog! Ghost doing the Beatles! Black Sabbath smashing Smoke On The Water! Only completists have heard these extraordinary covers

The 30 best metal albums of the decade (so far)

By Metal Hammer Published 25 March 26

From legends like Iron Maiden and Metallica to rising stars such as Bloodywood and Spiritbox, these are the metal albums that have defined the 2020s so far

Seven classic metal albums you forgot came out in 2016

By Merlin Alderslade Published 19 January 26

From some French metal titans reaching a new peak to incredible bands we wish were still making records, here are some albums that blew our tiny minds ten years ago

Metal Hammer staff pick the best metal concerts of 2025

By Matt Mills Published 26 December 25

The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups