Latest articles by Merlin Alderslade
“Anger needs to be used as a tool”: The game-changing 2015 album that reinvented metalcore
"Cannibal Corpse have made it to a level where they’re playing to thousands." Gatecreeper want to make death metal as big as possible
Arizonan death metallers Gatecreeper put out one of 2024's best albums - and they're just getting started
Could we get a James Hetfield and Jerry Cantrell project one day?
Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell has discussed the possibility of collaborating with James Hetfield
"I was a dangerous addict." Nita Strauss on the struggles of staying sober while touring
The ultra-talented metal guitarist says her addictions became "insidious"
"It’s actually Sid Wilson’s favourite Slipknot song." Inside nu metal's greatest deep cuts
From a Slipknot buried treasure to the long-overlooked Korn rarity, these are the overlooked classics in the nu metal canon
Jinjer pick the five songs that have defined their career so far
Jinjer's Tatiana and Eugene dig into their discography
Why the return of Linkin Park was so important
The countdown, the comeback, the controversy - Linkin Park's return was one of the biggest stories of 2024
Stoner rock legend Brant Bjork on why he didn't want Kyuss to be "the next Metallica"
Brant Bjork explains why he had no real interest in seeing pioneering stoner rockers Kyuss become the new Metallica
"It's nonstop badassery." Slayer guitarist Kerry King picks his favourite Black Sabbath album
Kerry King picks what might just be Sabbath's heaviest record. Should we be surprised?
"Prepare for an unforgettable night of pure metal mayhem!" Arch Enemy announce North American tour
Arch Enemy will hit the states with three killer support bands in tow
"I hope your journeys will be safe." Black Sabbath legend Bill Ward shares message for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain following tour retirement
One legendary heavy metal drummer pays tribute to another
Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante on the legacy of Linkin Park - and getting to play stadiums with them next year
Spiritbox might be one of the fastest-rising bands in metal today, but even they're overawed at the sheer size of Linkin Park
"Slash comes up to me and gives me a hug, and that was a moment that I will take to my grave." We asked Myles Kennedy to make us a playlist, and what he gave us is pure gold
From rock icons like Guns N' Roses and Queens Of The Stone Age to metal behemoths Gojira, it's safe to say Myles Kennedy knows his way around a riff
Aphex Twin just surprise-dropped a thirty-eight track, two-and-a-half hour compilation album
The album compiles material previously only released in physical formats and sold at live shows across the last few years
Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello celebrates fellow iconic metal guitarist he was in a high school band with
Tom Morello heaped praise and love on another guitar legend yesterday
Yungblud reveals who he believes are the "best metal band under 40 years old"
Genre-hopping singer-songwriter Yungblud gives props to some British metal heavyweights and a music icon
Korn, Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park, Judas Priest and more for Hellfest Open Air 2025
Hellfest has announced another heavyweight lineup for next year!
The 10 best metalcore albums of 2024
From UK greats Bring Me The Horizon and While She Sleeps to young innovators like Heriot and Scene Queen, metalcore has had a hell of a year
"A name familiar to many of our fans." Iron Maiden announce new touring drummer following departure of Nicko McBrain
A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed
"Today will be my final gig with Iron Maiden." Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires from band after 42 years
Beloved Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is officially stepping away from the band
Confidence Man are ridiculous. They're also one of the best live acts on Planet Earth right now
Confidence Man are a dazzling, ludicrous triumph in Brixton. Surely arenas beckon?
Slipknot, Ghost, Nightwish, Gojira and more star in Metal Hammer's blockbuster end of year issue
The new issue of Metal Hammer is our biggest of the year and it's on sale now!
Cyber Monday CD player deals: Save a bundle on a top CD player - even though the big sales day is over
We've picked out a selection of excellent discounted CD players that are still on sale - but these discounts could end at any moment
