Latest articles by Merlin Alderslade
Lzzy Hale's powerful message to Ingrid Andress after her disastrous US national anthem performance went viral
Ingrid Andress made headlines last week for a messy and worrying performance of The Star Spangled Banner at the Home Run Derby
Nicko McBrain reveals which Iron Maiden song he has to play differently from the record since his stroke in 2023
Incredibly, the beloved Iron Maiden drummer went out on tour just months after suffering a stroke
The 100 Songs That Changed Metal
From founding fathers like Black Sabbath, Rainbow and Judas Priest to metal's modern leaders such as Ghost, Sleep Token and Spiritbox, these are the songs that have defined a genre
"Samara from The Ring is a fashion icon!" Genre-mashing Eurovision star Bambie Thug names the five horror movies that have terrified them the most
Bambie Thug is a horror fanatic, so we asked them to name the films that have stuck with them through the years
Sleep Token add more dates to 2024 European tour
Vessel and the gang will be performing even more 'rituals' in Europe this winter!
Heilung reveal some of the challenges that come when your live show features bones, weapons and animal bits
Heiling have had to navigate some tricky situations to bring their legendary live show around the world
Eminem's The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is a disappointing missed opportunity
Despite laying in some typically dextrous bars and a few solid hooks, Eminem's twelfth album can't save him from himself
Listen to Wargasm's crushing new single 70% Dead, featuring Slipknot legend Corey Taylor
Wargasm have teamed up with a metal icon for this ripping new single
Maria Brink on the In This Moment album that let her explore her "eccentric" side
In This Moment frontwoman Maria Brink revealed that this album in particular helped her become more comfortable with herself
The vital advice Guns N' Roses legend Slash gave Lamb Of God's Mark Morton on kicking addiction
Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton reveals that the Guns N' Roses icon was one of the people that helped him on his path to sobriety
HIM legend Ville Valo reveals the iconic goth film character that inspired him
This beloved 90s cult classic is a particular favourite of the HIM frontman
Scene Queen finds the cynicism around 'bimbocore' kinda hilarious
Despite having labelled herself with the tongue-in-cheek term, Scene Queen still finds people assuming it was some strange industry tag forced on her
If Emily Eavis is looking for great young rock artists to play Glastonbury, look no further than metal
Metal has never been more exciting, boundary-pushing or diverse, and is packing plenty of great bands that could be appreciated at the world's biggest festival
Metal Hammer's new Ghost issue is back in stock - get yours while you can!
We've had extra stock added for our latest issue, starring Ghost and celebrating the brilliant Rite Here Rite Now
11 acts that defined Glastonbury 2024
From a modern hip hop great to a pop punk princess, these epic Glasto performances shone brightest
Kittie reveal what led them to make their first album in 13 years
Returning metal heroes Kittie reveal that a very particular festival and a chance encounter steered them towards their triumphant comeback with Fire
Papa Roach to celebrate 25th anniversary of Infest with massive London show
Nu metal survivors Papa Roach will play a historic show at the UK’s most famous arena early next year
Watch Jinjer perform raw, intimate versions of some of their best tracks and discuss their unusual career so far
Jinjer open up on their creative process - and offer some special performances
Serj Tankian: "The option has always been there for the band to move on without me"
System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has claimed that it's entirely possible that the band could continue without him, should they choose to do so
Watch James Hetfield and Rob Halford rocking out together while watching Turnstile
Two heavy metal icons enjoyed watching one of modern heavy music's most exciting bands together!
Order your world exclusive Ghost Rite Here Rite Now limited edition blue cassette tape with Metal Hammer
Ghost fans, you'll want to jump on this one!
The 13 most iconic Glastonbury Festival performances ever
As Glastonbury 2024 approaches, we run through the 13 sets that have defined the festival over its lifespan
"Help him out, he's a little nervous!" Watch Oli Sykes bring his dad on stage to sing super-sweary Bring Me The Horizon anthem, Antivist
How is it possible to be this wholesome while dropping c-bombs?
