Rich Hobson

How Metallica wrote the power ballad that saved Miley Cyrus - and that Elton John adored

By Rich Hobson published 7 January 26

James Hetfield wasn't sure about letting his Metallica bandmates hear Nothing Else Matters. Thank goodness he did

The unexpected rap metal hit that saved a band’s career and ushered in the 1990s

By Rich Hobson published 4 January 26

You can trace a line from the success of Faith No More to Nirvana

The story of You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’: the song that made Judas Priest icons in America

By Rich Hobson published 31 December 25

With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond

The 10 best doom and stoner metal albums of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 31 December 25

2025 might have been the year we said goodbye to Black Sabbath, but these 10 albums prove their influence still looms large

The 10 best alt-metal and nu metal albums of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 28 December 25

Babymetal, Bloodywood and Sleep Token pulled influence from some esoteric places this year, and they lifted metal to new heights in the process

The 10 best metalcore albums of 2025

By Merlin Alderslade published 27 December 25

From legends coming back strong to young artists pushing the genre forward, it's been a standout year for metalcore - and here's the proof

The 50 best metal songs of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 26 December 25

Sleep Token, Ghost, Babymetal - these are the songs you picked as the finest 2025 had to offer

Metal Hammer staff pick the best metal concerts of 2025

By Matt Mills published 26 December 25

The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups

The 10 best death metal albums of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 26 December 25

Guts and glory - these are the finest cuts to emerge from the fields of death metal in 2025

Rob Halford on his love for Ozzy Osbourne, covering Motörhead and a whole lot more

By Rich Hobson published 25 December 25

The Metal God opens up on his friendship with the Prince Of Darkness and a whole lot more

The 10 best black metal albums of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 24 December 25

Blackbraid, Cradle Of Filth, Deafheaven - black metal continued to dominate in 2025

"Yelling, fighting, drugs, alcohol… everything always went on. At the very end, he took me to his house and gave me a sword." Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, by those who knew him best

By Dave Everley published 24 December 25

On what would've been his 80th birthday, we remember rock'n'roll icon and Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister

How two metal icons united for a collaboration over a decade in the making

By Rich Hobson published 23 December 25

Metal fans couldn't believe their eyes when these two amazing singers appeared on the same song

The 10 best progressive metal albums of 2025

By Matt Mills published 22 December 25

Epic space operas, anticapitalist jazz odysseys, the return of Mike Portnoy – 2025 has been a brilliant year for progressive metal

Girlschool look back on their wild life with Mötorhead

By Kim McAuliffe published 20 December 25

Singer/guitarist Kim McAuliffe reflects on recording the vaunted St Valentine’s Day Massacre EP and what it was like touring with rock’n’roll’s craziest band

The 50 Best Rock Albums of 2025

By Classic Rock Magazine published 14 December 25

Twelve months of life-enriching, extraordinary new music

Vote for the best metal song of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 13 December 25

From Ghost and Sleep Token to Electric Callboy, Lorna Shore, Babymetal and beyond, 2025 has offered up plenty of great metal tunes. But which songs rule the roost?

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: December 5 2025

By Rich Hobson published 5 December 25

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

By Scott Munro last updated 2 December 25

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

By Scott Munro last updated 2 December 25

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

By Scott Munro last updated 2 December 25

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

By Scott Munro last updated 2 December 25

Missed out on the Cyber Monday sales? Don't worry, as there's still time to grab a bargain - but don't delay