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David Bowie and Page Hamilton in Los Angeles on April 22, 2004
"David Bowie may have saved my life." How a head-hunting phone call from David Bowie helped one of alternative rock's most influential musicians pull back from the abyss during his darkest hours

By Kiran Acharya Published

In 1999, David Bowie asked Page Hamilton to join his touring band. It was a job offer that changed everything for Helmet's frontman

Bands & Artists
Helmet
"I had an A&R guy at one label tell us that we were the next U2." The story behind Helmet's Meantime, the alt.rock masterpiece that even Beavis and Butthead thought was "cool"

By David McLaughlin Published

Helmet's Meantime is still shaping modern metal, 34 years after its release

Albums
Henry Bogdan, Peter Mengede, Page Hamilton and John Stanier of Helmet pose for a group shot in New York in 1992.
Every Helmet album ranked from the worst to the best

By Simon Young Published

New York's Helmet have been kicking up a racket since 1989. We assess, rate and rank their catalogue to identify which noise-rock album is their defining work

Albums
Helmet 2023
Helmet cancel US tour over financial concerns and poor ticket sales

By Stef Lach Published

New York noise-rock heroes Helmet have pulled the plug on 14-date US tour due to kick off next month

Concerts & Shows
Helmet 2023
Helmet announce US, UK and Europe shows

By Paul Brannigan Published

"We’re stoked to get back to Europe to perform the entire Betty album for the last time" says Page Hamilton

Concerts & Shows
Helmet 1994
The story behind Helmet's nu metal inspiring 1994 hit Milquetoast

By Stephen Hill Published

When Milquetoast was picked up for 1994 cult hit The Crow, it looked like Helmet were about to hit the big time - but the New York band had other plans

Albums
Helmet standing in a street
"I love that we do this thing that other musicians relate to": Page Hamilton on Helmet's rock royalty fans and advisors

By Dave Ling Published

Helmet leader Page Hamilton on playing with Bowie, catching a fragrant whiff of Ozzy Osbourne, and not turning into Night Ranger

Interviews
Helmet: Left
Forget Rage Against The Machine and Faith No More: Helmet are nu metal's unsung architects and Left is the best record they've done in nearly 20 years

By Stephen Hill Published

After some patchy albums in recent years, Helmet's Left is the best the band have done since their 2004 comeback

Albums
Avenged Sevenfold/Go Ahead And Die/Chelsea Wolfe/Creeper/Scene Queen
The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear this week

By Rich Hobson Published

Avenged Sevenfold, Helmet and Chelsea Wolfe are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Helmet 2023
Helmet announce UK and Europe tour dates in support of Left, their first studio album in seven years

By Paul Brannigan Published

Page Hamilton's influential NYC noise-rock quartet announce new album, winter UK and European tour dates

Concerts & Shows
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