Luke Morton
Luke Morton joined Metal Hammer as Online Editor in 2014, having previously worked as News Editor at popular (but now sadly defunct) alternative lifestyle magazine, Front. As well as helming the Metal Hammer website for the four years that followed, Luke also helped relaunch the Metal Hammer podcast in early 2018, producing, scripting and presenting the relaunched show during its early days. He also wrote regular features for the magazine, including a 2018 cover feature for his very favourite band in the world, Slipknot, discussing their turbulent 2008 album, All Hope Is Gone. Luke has since gone on to join Kerrang!, serving as Digital Editor for his first few years before being promoted to Editor as the brand pivoted to a digital-only platform in 2021. He supports Lincoln City football club and went to his first WWE Wrestlamania event in Orlando in 2017.
Latest articles by Luke Morton

Mono, Myrkur and a Holy Roar showcase added to Roadburn festival 2019
By Luke Morton published
Roadburn adds even more bands to the 2019 festival

Metal Hammer Podcast: What Will Happen To Babymetal Now?!
By Luke Morton published
On this week's Metal Hammer Podcast we're talking Babymetal, Download festival, Bring Me The Horizon and more!

Here are some exclusive photos from the incredible Rob Zombie picturebook
By Luke Morton published
Step inside Rob Zombie's world with these photos from The Zombie Horror Picture Show

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody film review
By Luke Morton published
After years of speculation and mishap, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody movie is finally amongst us

The 10 best old-school metal albums, as chosen by Haken
By Luke Morton published
Relive the days of old-school heavy metal with these absolute classics

Bring Me The Horizon's new album Amo features three guest appearances
By Luke Morton published
Bring Me The Horizon have brought in some famous friends for their new album Amo

Glamour Of The Kill return with new song Fire Fight
By Luke Morton published
Premiere Watch the new video for Fire Fight by Glamour Of The Kill

Cave In announce one-off UK show
By Luke Morton published
Cave In will play London in 2019 alongside Old Man Gloom and Bossk

Here's Ghostbusters in the style of Ghost
By Luke Morton published
Ever wondered what would happen if Ghost covered Ghostbusters? Wonder no more!

Pijn stream new album Loss in full
By Luke Morton published
Exclusive Listen to Pijn's new album Loss in its entirety, ahead of its official release

Bring Me The Horizon release new song Wonderful Life featuring Dani Filth
By Luke Morton published
Watch Bring Me The Horizon's new lyric video for Wonderful Life featuring Dani Filth on guest vocals

Yuimetal releases statement regarding her split from Babymetal
By Luke Morton published
Yuimetal has posted a message to fans following the announcement of her split from Babymetal

Yuimetal has left Babymetal
By Luke Morton published
Updated Babymetal have announced that Yuimetal has left the band

Disturbed announce North American, UK and European 2019 tour dates
By Luke Morton published
Disturbed will head out on the Evolution tour throughout early 2019 - all dates and venues now available

Metal Hammer Podcast: Should Bands Come Back After Farewell Tours?
By Luke Morton published
On this week's Metal Hammer Podcast we're talking Ghost, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne and more

All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert has died
By Luke Morton published
All That Remains have announced that guitarist Oli Herbert has passed away

The stories behind Ice Nine Kills' new album The Silver Scream
By Luke Morton published
Every track on Ice Nine Kills' new album The Silver Scream is inspired by a different horror movie. It's gruesome stuff.

The 10 best Deftones songs, as chosen by BLKLST
By Luke Morton published
What are the all-time best Deftones tracks? BLKLST think they have the answer

Listen to Gama Bomb's new album Speed Between The Lines in full
By Luke Morton published
Premiere Gama Bomb are streaming their new album Speed Between The Lines ahead of its official release

Puppy take you behind the scenes on their UK tour
By Luke Morton published
Watch an exclusive tour diary from Puppy on their headline UK tour

In Pictures: Wars open Progress Wrestling's show at Wembley arena
By Luke Morton published
Go behind the scenes of Wars' biggest ever show at Progress Wrestling's Hello Wembley event

New Band Of The Week: Birds In Row
By Luke Morton published
They may be one of metal’s most mysterious new bands, but Birds In Row's message couldn’t ring any clearer

This is Machine Head's setlist from their 'farewell tour'
By Luke Morton published
Machine Head started their final run of shows with Phil Demmel and Dave McClain. Here's what they played!
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