Latest articles by Rich Hobson
I Don't Wanna Be Me is one of Type Of Negative's hallmark songs, but the story of its conception was, typically, surrounded by controversy, mayhem and a dose of black humour
From Sabbath-obssessed teens to celebrities in their own right, Ville Valo reflect on 30 years of HIM
From HIM to Evanescence, Type O Negative to Misfits, these are the greatest albums released in the goth metal pantheon
Metal fans couldn't believe their eyes when these two amazing singers appeared on the same song
The Home Of Metal’s Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero is the ultimate hometown tribute to The Prince Of Darkness
Tom Morello teams up with Serj Tankian, A Perfect Circle release their first single in 8 years and we dive into Chinese deathcore in this week's best new metal song round-up
In 1997, two key releases by two emerging bands had a game-changing impact on the metal scene as we knew it
With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond
Japanese boundary pushers SiM unite with Hanabie., Witch Club Satan seethe about the state of the world and President goes electro in this week's best new metal songs round-up
Tool's first show of 2026 wasn't a classic crowd-pleaser, but those who lasted the distance were treated to something special
Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero has struck a chord with Brummies and tourists alike
The final day of Sonic Temple Festival was one for the books!
Rumours of Megadeth going quietly are clearly unfounded
Kreator, Architects and Coal Chamber were some of the highlights on another stellar day of metal
One of modern metalcore's most consistent bands finally look ready to make the big step up
Bring Me The Horizon brought bangers, stagecraft and quintessentially British banter to Columbus
From Dope bringing the 80s vibes to Sublime bringing chaos, here's some of the best bits from Friday at Sonic Temple
Deathcore's biggest band scale new heights at Sonic Temple
Halestorm put on the performance of a lifetime at Sonic Temple 2026
The emo legends underscore why they're the most important rock band since Nirvana
Nekrogoblikon, Flyleaf, Whitechapel and more: our review of day one of Sonic Temple 2026
Amon Amarth's towering frontman opens up on his life, career and whatever else we can squeeze into a cup of coffee
Ville Valo reflects on 30 years of HIM and horny, doomed gothic romance
