Lucifer unleashed! The Satanic history of the Parental Advisory label By Emma Cownley published 15 July 21 In the 1980s, Satanic Panic swept through America – and heavy metal got caught in the crosshairs. We go deep on the story of the Parental Advisory label
Hail to the king, baby! Why metal is obsessed with The Evil Dead By Emma Cownley published 31 October 20 Few horror movies have had such an impact on metal as gore-splattered classic The Evil Dead
10 insanely brilliant ‘metalsploitation’ horror movies everyone should see By Emma Cownley published 23 October 20 Halloween is approaching, so dive into the gloriously cheesy world of ‘metalsploitation’ movies
We spoke to the metal-loving Satanic High Priestess running for Sheriff in New Hampshire By Emma Cownley published 24 September 20 Metalhead sheriff-in-waiting Aria DiMezzo is proof the world would be a better place if more elected officials were Satanists
Metallica’s cover artist on what it’s like to illustrate one of the biggest bands on the planet By Emma Cownley published 9 September 20 The artist behind Metallica’s S&M2 posters and Metal Hammer’s latest cover art stops by to talk wolves, Pushead, and what it’s like to work for Lars
ASMR for metalheads is a thing, and it’s brilliant By Emma Cownley published 7 September 20 Sit back, relax and let the weird and wonderful world of metal ASMR soothe your weary mind
Forget Dirt – Facelift is Alice In Chains’ most influential album By Emma Cownley published 22 August 20 Alice In Chains changed the sound of rock and metal with their debut album Facelift. It’s time they got credit for it
Why Nine Inch Nails’ Broken EP is Trent Reznor's greatest ‘f**k you’ By Emma Cownley published 11 May 20 In 1992, Trent Reznor went to war with his record label. The result was Nine Inch Nail’s Broken EP – his greatest act of rebellion
11 of the weirdest metal subgenres By Emma Cownley published 30 March 20 From dinosaur metal to the aural equivalent to a snuff film, things are gonna get weird…
Dragon boots and blood-stained armour: meet the woman who dresses Kiss By Emma Cownley published 25 March 20 Hannah Kinkade, head of costume for Kiss, tells us what it’s like to dress the Hottest Band In The World
A heavy metal history of stage make-up: Why costume is the ultimate marketing tool By Emma Cownley published 9 March 20 From Alice Cooper to Gorgoroth and Gwar, here’s how makeup and costume have been successfully used to create iconic characters, build brands, and carve out entire genres
12 songs Marilyn Manson covered that you probably haven't heard By Emma Cownley published 11 February 20 Marilyn Manson’s back catalogue is littered with dozens of hidden covers you’ve (probably) never heard. Here’s 12 of the best and where you can find them
Will 'female-fronted metal' finally die in 2020? By Emma Cownley published 3 January 20 Now is a better time than ever to let go of outdated gender labels in metal
