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Editor, Metal Hammer

Eleanor was promoted to the role of Editor at Metal Hammer magazine after over seven years with the company, having previously served as Deputy Editor and Features Editor. Prior to joining Metal Hammer, El spent three years as Production Editor at Kerrang! and four years as Production Editor and Deputy Editor at Bizarre. She has also written for the likes of Classic Rock, Prog, Rock Sound and Visit London amongst others, and was a regular presenter on the Metal Hammer Podcast.

Latest articles by Eleanor Goodman

Poppy makes her debut on the cover of Metal Hammer in a world exclusive interview

By Eleanor Goodman Published 10 October 24

Genre-splicing star Poppy appears on Metal Hammer's cover for the first time ahead of new album Negative Spaces

Interviews

The new issue of Metal Hammer celebrates 25 years of Slipknot

By Eleanor Goodman Published 13 September 24

The latest issue of Metal Hammer magazine comes with two gifts and 28 pages of Slipknot

Magazines

Order your limited edition Mimi Barks x Metal Hammer bundle – featuring an exclusive t-shirt, a signed art print and two temporary tattoos

By Eleanor Goodman Published 4 September 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

Culture

Metal Hammer issue 391 Nightwish t-shirt bundle

Order your limited edition Nightwish x Metal Hammer bundle – featuring an exclusive t-shirt!

By Eleanor Goodman Published 30 August 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

Magazines

Metal Hammer issue 391 in a bundle with a Mastodon Leviathan t-shirt

Order your limited edition Metal Hammer x Mastodon bundle – featuring an exclusive Leviathan t-shirt!

By Eleanor Goodman Published 20 August 24

This Leviathan-inspired shirt – featuring artwork by Metallica, Foo Fighters and Sleep Token collaborator Luke Preece – is only available via the Metal Hammer webstore

Merchandise

Bullet For My Valentine posing for a photograph in 2005

How Bullet For My Valentine stepped up to metal’s big league with The Poison

By Eleanor Goodman Published 17 August 24

The rollercoaster story behind Bullet For My Valentine’s classic 2005 debut album The Poison

Albums

Clutch/Crypta/Mimi Barks/Eternal Champion/Hatebreed

The 10 bands that defined Bloodstock 2024

By Rich Hobson Published 15 August 24

From Green Lung's massive midday set on Friday to Hatebreed's "Ball of Death", these are the sets that defined Bloodstock 2024.

Music Festivals

Nightwish return to the cover of Metal Hammer ahead of new album Yesterwynde

By Eleanor Goodman Published 15 August 24

The new issue of Metal Hammer comes with a special Nightwish keyring and an art print of Floor Jansen

Magazines

Order your limited edition Machine Head 'Diamonds In The Rough 92-93' red/black Splatter vinyl

By Eleanor Goodman Published 9 August 24

There are only 250 available, so get yours now!

Music

The new issue of Metal Hammer celebrates 40 years of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning and the year that thrash exploded

By Eleanor Goodman Published 18 July 24

The cover features brand new, official Metallica artwork

Magazines

Placebo roll back the years but keep their feet firmly planted in the present at celebratory London show

By Eleanor Goodman Published 17 July 24

Placebo play a special, career-spanning set in England's capital

Concerts & Shows

Order your limited edition Kittie bundle – featuring an exclusive T-shirt

By Eleanor Goodman Published 3 July 24

There are only 300 available, so get yours now!

Merchandise

Metal Hammer's new Ghost issue is back in stock - get yours while you can!

By Eleanor Goodman Published 2 July 24

We've had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now

Magazines

10 bands that defined Download 2024

By Metal Hammer Published 19 June 24

From historic Download debuts to returning heroes, surprise sets to stage dives in the mud, these are the 10 performances that defined an unforgettable weekend at Donington

Music Festivals