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Mike Patton, Buzz Osborne
Melvins' Buzz Osborne loves annoying Mike Patton by blaming the singer for inspiring nu metal

By Paul Brannigan Published

Want to wind up Mike Patton? Here's one way guaranteed to get his goat

Bands & Artists
Tomahawk 2026
Mike Patton's alt. rock supergroup Tomahawk announce first tour since 2013

By Paul Brannigan Published

The "worst kept secret in show business" is now official as Tomahawk share A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money Tour plans

Bands & Artists
Collage of Napalm Death/Amaranthe/Denzel Curry/Dead Pioneers/Myrkur for Metal Hammer's tracks of the week, February 13 2026
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: February 13 2026

By Rich Hobson Published

Corrosion of Conformity, Knocked Loose and a mega Napalm Death/Melvins collab are among the best new metal songs this week

Tracks & Singles
Melvins posing for a photograph in the ,mid-90s
Kurt Cobain was supposed to produce these underground metal icons’ major label album – but they still made a classic without him

By Kevin Stewart-Panko Published

The song that bridges the gap between Nirvana and Lamb Of God

Bands & Artists
Nirvana Diary by Steve Gullick
The stories behind five killer images documenting the world-changing grunge revolution

By Paul Brannigan Published

Legendary photographer Steve Gullick shares his memories of shooting Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Eddie Vedder and more

Culture
Melvins Tarantula Heart
Melvins Tarantula Heart Metal Hammer Album Review: "Their best since the 90s"

By Dom Lawson Published

Grunge forerunners and sludge metal pioneers Melvins are pushing the envelope again with their new - and 27th! - album Tarantula Heart

Albums
Kerry King/Mimi Barks/Blackgold/Melvins/Harper
The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

By Rich Hobson Published

Kerry King, My Dying Bride and The Ghost Inside are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Bands & Artists
Albums by Sleep, Judas Priest and Iron Monkey
10 amazing heavy metal albums that you can’t find on Spotify

By Stephen Hill Published

Spotify isn’t the be all and end all of heavy music, as these 10 classics prove

Albums
Sludge metal albums
A beginner's guide to sludge metal in five essential albums

By Rich Hobson Published

From the Louisiana swamps to Washington State and beyond, these five albums defined sludge metal's history

Albums
Buzz Osbourne 2023
Melvins' Buzz Osbourne: My Life in 10 Songs

By Rich Hobson Published

Buzz Osbourne picks the 10 songs that have defined Melvins' career, from inspiring Tool and Nirvana to helping define sludge, stoner and grunge

Tracks & Singles
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