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

Halloween party
The 10 best songs for a Halloween party, as chosen by Derange

By Luke Morton Published

Looking for a spooky playlist for your Halloween party? Derange have you covered

Tracks & Singles
Hatebreed
Watch cats destroy everything to Hatebreed's Destroy Everything

By Luke Morton Published

Cats don't like you or your possessions, just ask Hatebreed for proof

Interviews
Myrkur
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

Music Festivals
Babymetal
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!

Podcasts
Rob Zombie
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

Interviews
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody film review

By Luke Morton Published

After years of speculation and mishap, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody movie is finally amongst us

Documentary
Metallica
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

Albums
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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

Albums
Glamour Of The Kill
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

Premiere
Cave In
Cave In announce one-off UK show

By Luke Morton Published

Cave In will play London in 2019 alongside Old Man Gloom and Bossk

Concerts & Shows
Ghostbusters
Here's Ghostbusters in the style of Ghost

By Luke Morton Published

Ever wondered what would happen if Ghost covered Ghostbusters? Wonder no more!

Interviews
Pijn band
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

Exclusive
Dani Filth
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

Bands & Artists
Babymetal
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

Bands & Artists
Yuimetal
Yuimetal has left Babymetal

By Luke Morton Published

Updated Babymetal have announced that Yuimetal has left the band

Updated
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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

Concerts & Shows
Black Sabbath live
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

Concerts & Shows
Oli Herbert from All That Remains
All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert has died

By Luke Morton Published

All That Remains have announced that guitarist Oli Herbert has passed away

Bands & Artists
Ice Nine Kills
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.

Albums
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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

Tracks & Singles
Gama Bomb
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

Premiere
Puppy backstage
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

Concerts & Shows
Wars with wrestler
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

Concerts & Shows
Birds In Row
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

Bands & Artists
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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!

Concerts & Shows
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