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10 brilliant rock albums that last less than 30 minutes
By Fraser Lewry published
Only got half an hour to spare? These mighty producers of musical brevity are here to answer your prayers

Kerry King rules out future Slayer activity
By Rich Hobson published
Kerry King reaffirms that Slayer won't be making a full-scale comeback

Kerry King adds summer 2025 headline shows in the UK and Europe
By Paul Brannigan published
More chances to hear monster tunes from From Hell I Rise played live by some of metal's finest musicians

How the Taliban inspired Tori Amos to record a Slayer classic
By Paul Brannigan published
In 2001, US singer/songwriter Tori Amos recorded an ethereal cover of Slayer's Raining Blood for her sixth studio album Strange Little Girls. For this, you can thank the Taliban

Watch WWE wrestler Damian Priest debut new entrance music featuring Slayer guitarist Kerry King
By Matt Mills published
The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has given his theme song an overhaul, with the help of some thrash metal royalty

According to science, metal is the most “intelligent” genre of music you can listen to - and these are its most intelligent bands
By Liz Scarlett published
Metalheads are boffins, actually, and these bands prove it

Louder Than Life festival announces Slayer will return in 2025
By Matt Mills published
After getting their set cancelled by adverse weather at last month’s Louder Than Life, thrash icons Slayer will be back for the 2025 bill

Slayer guitarist Gary Holt names the two thrash bands who deserve more credit
By Matt Mills published
“They were ripping these albums apart and killing it before these other bands!”
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