Latest articles by Rich Hobson
Ice Nine Kills' A Work Of Art is metal's most shocking show: Review
Even if they don't carry on (Silver) Screaming, Ice Nine Kills prove they're ready for the big leagues with the brilliantly bonkers A Work Of Art tour
Sabaton's Legendary tour lives up to its name: Review
Thanks, but no tanks: history-loving Swedes Sabaton reinvent their stage show for the Legendary tour
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: December 5 2025
Guns N' Roses, Poppy and Alter Bridge are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
Cyber Monday CD player deals 2025: Quick! get a new CD player now before the deals wrap up
I've picked out a selection of excellent Cyber Monday CD player deals that are still going. But be warned, the discounts could end at any time
Cyber Monday CD deals 2025: It's your last chance to grab a pile of cut-price CDs before the sales window slams shut
Cyber Monday might officially be over, but we've found loads of CD deals that are still in play. Just be quick is you see something you want
Cyber Monday streaming deals 2025: This is your last chance to grab a discount on a TV, film or music streaming service before Christmas
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - from TV and film, to audiobooks and music... but be quick
Cyber Monday record player deals 2025: Be quick as these last-minute turntable discounts will be gone soon
Missed out on the Cyber Monday sales? Don't worry, as there's still time to grab a bargain - but don't delay
Cyber Monday vinyl deals 2025: The big day of discounts is over - but some deals are still spinning
Cyber Monday is over but that doesn't mean to say the deals are, as you can still buy LPs at a reduced price - but be quick!
Cyber Monday music deals 2025: The big sales event is over, but there are still some deals hanging around
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over for another year, but even if you missed out, there are still some excellent deals to get if you're quick
Great quality sound, no-fuss set-up and low cost - we're loving the Technics SL-1500C Direct Drive Turntable this Cyber Monday
Low cost doesn't have to mean poor audio quality - and Sevenoaks are currently offering their lowest ever price on a great turntable
Last chance to grab these brilliant albums on Walmart's Cyber Monday sale
Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Ghost and The Smiths: these incredible albums are all on sale with Walmart
The brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in December 2025
From Blood Vulture's gothic-sludge to mysterious masked black metallers Wrath Of Logarius, horrorcore heroes Ward XVI and philosophy-inspired deathcore brutes Thus Spoke Zarathustra, these are the bands you need to hear in December 2025
Amp up your home stereo set-up with savings on Philips HiFi System this Cyber Weekend
Amazon are offering savings on the Philips TAM3205M2 Micro Music HiFi System and the Philips Bluetooth Stereo System for Home
Black Friday streaming deals 2025: the best music, TV and movie streaming discounts from Paramount, Prime, Disney & more
The doors are closing on the Black Friday weekend - but you can still get top deals on TV, film & music streaming services
Black Friday vinyl deals 2025: There's still time to grab vinyl for less, but you'll have to be fast
The Black Friday weekend is coming to an end, but if you're quick, you can still pick up LPs for an awesome price
Black Friday music deals 2025: It's your last chance to save on the Black Friday bargains
The Black Friday weekend deals will soon be coming to a close - but there's still just enough time to save on turntables, speakers, headphones, streaming services, Lego sets & more
Nirvana, Dire Straits and The Stone Roses: You can get these all-time classics on vinyl for £66 on Amazon UK
Looking to build out your record collection? Amazon are offering a three-vinyl-for-£66 deal on some all-timers
Looking for a new record player? Save on the Sony PS-LX310BT with Amazon this Cyber Weekend
Looking for a lightweight, easy to use and understand turntable? Sony have you covered with the PS-LX310BT
10 brilliant vinyl deals you won't want to miss this Black Friday
From Guns N' Roses legendary debut to Bring Me The Horizon, Motorhead, Type O Negative and more, you need to check out these brilliant deals
Meet Margarita Witch Cult, the big-riffing Brummies keeping Black Sabbath’s traditions alive
Built on a Sabbath template with lashings of Motörhead and Alice Cooper, Margarita Witch Cult also admit to being influenced by Desmond Child
Lemmy's nearest and dearest on how the Motörhead man faced death "like a champ"
You might not be surprised to find that Lemmy faced his own mortality with the kind of no-nonsense attitude that defined his life
Three decades in, Paradise Lost still haven't made their best album
Goth-metal progenitors cast a cautiously optimistic eye on the future
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: November 21 2025
Rob Zombie, Lamb Of God and Svalbard are among this week's best new metal songs. Plus, vote for your favourite!
