We chart the rise and rise of Ghost, from a group of Occult-peddling outsiders to arena-smashing global stars

With Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Journey, Thin Lizzy and AC/DC lined up to play, chaos reigned in the streets and backstage... and five people were shot

Metal’s history with horror movies goes back decades. We count down the 20 greatest anthems inspired by the screen, from the gruesome, to the grizzly, to the straight-up glorious

Static-X are currently on the road with their controversial Wisconsin Death Trip tour - we went along to see what it's all about

We look back on what happened when Jackass alumnus Steve-O met his heroes Motley Crue for the very first time

The Seattle legends’ emotional tribute to Layne Staley would require them to dig deeper than ever – and get some unexpected help from Sir Elton John

When he’s not busy heading up the mighty Anthrax, Scott Ian collects rare Stephen King books

Everything you need to know about Dave Mustaine and Megadeth

Kendall Jenner, Rita Ora, rappers, Hot Topic – everybody wants a piece of Slayer

Snot were destined to be one of the great bands of the late 90s – until a car crash ended singer Lynn Strait’s life

Barbara and Joe Sullivan look back at the late drummer’s life and legacy with Avenged Sevenfold

Mike McKenna isn't just a star of the NHL, he's a die-hard metalhead too

From 180g LPs to, er, Adolf Hitler’s greatest hits, these are the burning vinyl questions answered.

The best songs from everyone's favourite occultist party band Ghost

Ten years on from their debut, Daron Malakian has resurrected Scars On Broadway for new album Dictator. We dig into the mind of a guitar genius and ask: why now? And what does this mean for System Of A Down?