Christina O'Neill

Damselfly discovered in Africa last year named after Pink Floyd's 1969 album makes State University Of New York shortlist

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason says they were 'riding on the bandwagon' to an extent during 60s psychedelic revolution as they knew it would boost their success

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris says his British Lion project have been evolving and finding their feet following their 2012 self-titled debut album

Former Megadeth and King Diamond guitarist Glen Drover praises ex-bandmate Dave Mustaine who "took care" of him on tour

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says songs on upcoming record Hardwired... To Self Destruct are leaner, shorter and less complex than 2008's Death Magnetic

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine on late ex-drummer Nick Menza: "I had no idea how much I really, really love him"

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine refutes the common misconception that he has a negative view of society

V&A's Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains to feature more than 350 items, never-before-seen concert footage, stage sets and laser light show

Exclusive: Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett says he struggled with his diminished role on Hardwired – as Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield took the reins

Bassist Steve Harris says their frontman Bruce Dickinson opted for more rehearsals following cancer scare and it's made him a better performer

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says live shows will never go out of style as music is a "common bond" for metalheads

Red Hot Chili Peppers asked to sign Metallica CDs and photos by customs officers at Belarus airport

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis says he channelled sadness into songs with the help of former guitarist John Frusciante

Red Hot Chili Peppers add 27 North American shows for spring 2017 in support new album The Getaway

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine hails the "social lubricant" appeal of his A Tout Le Monde ale – and how it helps music and beer lovers come together

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine will release A Tout Le Monde Belgian-style ale – named after the song from 1994's Youthanasia

Hear a jazz cover of Metallica's Nothing Else Matters from soul singer Macy Gray, lifted from her forthcoming album Stripped

Hear track taken from their upcoming new album The Getaway

Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis says getting ready for a concert "literally takes hours"

Researchers prove malware can repurpose speakers in earbuds or headphones to use them as microphones and retask computer's audio chip to record

World's Loudest Month organisers announce dates for 2017 events including Fort Rock, Carolina Rebellion and Rocklahoma over 6 consecutive weekends

Suicide Silence say they wanted to venture outside their normal musical 'spectrum' for 5th album – and singing came 'naturally' for vocalist Eddie Hermida

Watch former Kruss vocalist John Garcia's video for Kylie – from upcoming album The Coyote Who Spoke In Tongues

Listen to Falling In Reverse's new song Coming Home – their first new material since third studio album Just Like You in 2015

Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes will release album Modern Ruin on January 20 – before they tour Europe with Biffy Clyro