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Founded in 1983, Metal Hammer is the global home of all things heavy. We have breaking news, exclusive interviews with the biggest bands and names in metal, rock, hardcore, grunge and beyond, expert reviews of the lastest releases and unrivalled insider access to metal's most exciting new scenes and movements. No matter what you're into – be it heavy metal, punk, hardcore, grunge, alternative, goth, industrial, djent or the stuff so bizarre it defies classification – you'll find it all here, backed by the best writers in our game.
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The track is taken from Jinjer’s latest studio album Duél
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Local MP and pressure groups force the cancellation of Marilyn Manson’s show in Brighton, England in October
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We’ve got Ozzy to thank for Robert Trujillo’s signature onstage move
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Poppy discusses one of the biggest metal team-ups of 2025 so far
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Chris admits that he hasn’t spoken to his guitarist brother since his Lamb Of God dismissal, which he claims happened via email
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The Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production, dedicated to the godfathers of heavy metal, will hit the road from September to November
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Get your paws on a neon set of kitty PJs via the Louder webstore – and do it quickly, because we only have 50!
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Babymetal's latest album features appearances from Bloodywood, Poppy, Electric Callboy and more
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Tom Morello is one of the array of guest stars on Babymetal’s upcoming album Metal Forth
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Start your summer right with these new noises from Sabaton, Killswitch Engage, Battle Beast and more, then vote for your favourite
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Rowe’s nu metal revivalists have also been endorsed by members of Fear Factory and Hatebreed
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The Russian-American aggressors will play the UK and the European mainland from January to February next year with an impressive list of support acts
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The grisly track will appear on Babymetal’s Metal Forth, now due on August 8, and on Slaughter To Prevail’s upcoming album
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Germany’s synth-metal party boys have reinvented themselves in dramatic fashion
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From Brazilian trailblazers to a shadowy Norwegian one-man outfit, these are the cult bands every black metal fan should know
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Actor Nicolas Cage has given the band who borrowed his name his blessing
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Trivium allege the Poisoned Ascendancy “world tour” is ending early due to co-headliners Bullet For My Valentine
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In 1983, Metallica almost got a new singer
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We always suspected The Osmonds were secret doom fans
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Linkin Park, Sleep Token, Ghost, Sabaton and more have spoiled us with excellent songs this week. Hear them all and vote for your favourite here.
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We’re starting to think Alex Terrible likes bears…
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Ahead of their upcoming appearance at the Champions League final in Munich, Linkin Park talk football (or 'soccer', if you really must)
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Don’t hold your breath for a Faith No More reunion
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