Latest articles by Matt Mills
Adrian Smith names his favourite Iron Maiden song, even though it’s “awkward” to play
“That riff is kind of awkward. But I like the song.”
Cradle Of Filth’s singer claims Ed Sheeran tried to turn a Toys R Us into a live music venue
The plan was unfortunately shot down by Ipswich City Council
This metalcore band want their new song to be John Cena’s theme now he’s a bad guy
Appropriately enough, it’s called Villain Arc
Powerwolf announce biggest-ever UK show at 12,500-cap. Wembley Arena
Everybody’s favourite German metal werewolf sex cult will reach a new apex in March 2026
Hear Jack Black and Dave Grohl team up with Ozzy Osbourne’s producer on new song
The star-studded collaboration is part of the soundtrack for Black’s new film A Minecraft Movie
Ghost’s Tobias Forge says he’s “technically a solo artist”: “My job is a group effort”
To be fair, where’s the lie?
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is open to making another Load-style album
As controversial as Metallica’s 90s rock tangent was, Kirk Hammett says re-exploring that side of their sound isn’t off the table
Blood Dynasty might be Arch Enemy's boldest album yet - even if they didn't totally burn the rulebook
Mixing some bold experimentation with the kind of full-throttle heavy metal thunder you'd expect, Blood Dynasty continues Arch Enemy's hot streak
Propagandhi: “The KKK were phoning my house and threatening me”
Canada’s premiere punks talk about their new album At Peace, searching for comfort in the chaos and antagonising the KKK
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces new book with help from Jason Momoa
The Collection: Kirk Hammett, announced in a video narrated by Aquaman star Jason Momoa, offers a look at the Metallica player’s famously massive guitar stash
Wardruna just led a Nordic ritual in London’s most beautiful venue, and I’ve never seen anything like it before
Supported by cellist extraordinaire Jo Quail, the shaman dazzle with their powerful voices and mystical production
Halsey went to see hardcore breakout stars Knocked Loose live last night
Noted metalcore fan Halsey has joined Billie Eilish and Demi Lovato in revealing they love a bit of Knocked Loose
Watch Dua Lipa cover AC/DC’s Highway To Hell during tour stop in Australia
Watch one of Britain’s biggest pop stars lay down a stunning rock vocal on the first night of her 2025 Radical Optimism tour
Mastodon are looking for their next guitar player – and they have a very specific list of requirements
Longtime guitarist Brent Hinds left the sludge/prog metal favourites earlier this month
Dave Lombardo looks back on the day he drummed in Metallica
When Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich was taken ill before Download festival 2004, Lombardo and Slipknot’s Joey Jordison filled in
Ever wanted to hear Cyndi Lauper go goth? Try this cover of I Drove All Night by Scandi supergroup Cemetery Skyline
Turns out, whether it sounds happy or sad, Lauper’s 1989 anthem is still incredible
Cradle Of Filth’s Dani Filth: “My village was the first one in England to install CCTV, just to spot us skateboarding!”
In a new interview with Metal Hammer, the Cradle Of Filth frontman talks about his grungy roots in the Suffolk hardcore scene
We got a 28-year-old music journalist to review a 30-year-old Radiohead album and this is what he wrote
Released on March 13, 1995, Radiohead’s second album continues to influence new artists and wow younger audiences
Sleep Token announce new album Even In Arcadia – listen to saxophone-powered lead single Emergence now
Metal’s newest arena-fillers have kicked off their next era with a song, album news and a big tour announcement
Machine Head have launched a new whiskey in shotgun-shaped bottles
The 94-proof drink comes in a collector’s box that also features shot glasses modelled after bullet cases
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
Hinds parted ways with the pioneering progressive/sludge metal act last week, ending his 25 years of service
Spiritbox have released two new live tracks only available until tomorrow
Songs recorded at recent live shows in London and Paris are available on an expanded edition of new album Tsunami Sea, which can be downloaded until 11:59pm on Thursday
What happened when Black Sabbath reunited for one day only at Live Aid 1985
Back To The Beginning won’t be the first time Black Sabbath’s founding lineup briefly got back together to raise money for charity…
