Latest articles by Rich Hobson
"I had one mate who was massively into Deep Purple but they were a bit too proggy for me." How Frank Skinner became a born-again metalhead
Frank Skinner on the "inspirational" Judas Priest, playing in a cult Birmingham band and the heavy metal sitcom that never was
Serj Tankian on System Of A Down, heritage and the importance of staying active
Although System Of A Down haven't released a new album in almost 20 years, that hasn't stopped frontman Serj Tankian from remaining a prolific force
Vote for the best metal album of 2024
Whether you've loved Judas Priest or Linkin Park, Poppy or Kerry King, we want to know what albums have excited you most in 2024
King Diamond to tour Europe and the UK with Paradise Lost, Angel Witch and Unto Others
Paradise Lost, Angel Witch and Unto Others will support King Diamond at select headline shows in 2025
Kerry King rules out future Slayer activity
Kerry King reaffirms that Slayer won't be making a full-scale comeback
Introducing Crossbone Skully, Tommy Henriksen's avenging superhero from outer space
Welcome to Alice Cooper guitarist Tommy Henriksen’s Mutt Lange-produced 80s-rock-leaning project
The 10 best black metal albums of 2024
You may as well rename Ihsahn, Zeal & Ardor and Witch Club Satan “Spinal Tap”, because there was none more black in 2024
The 10 best prog metal albums of 2024
Leprous, Opeth, Slift and others have presented some truly forward-thinking excellence this year
Vote for the best metal song of 2024
From Judas Priest to Poppy, Spiritbox, Ghost and beyond, 2024 has offered some great new metal tunes. But now we need your help deciding the best of the best
Cyber Monday CD player deals: Save a bundle on a top CD player - even though the big sales day is over
We've picked out a selection of excellent discounted CD players that are still on sale - but these discounts could end at any moment
Cyber Monday CD deals 2024: There's still time to grab a CD bargain but you're going to have to be quick
The Cyber Monday CD sales are officially over, but there's still a handful of tasty price drops
Black Friday streaming deals 2024: These streaming deals are still live
Black Friday brought a wide range of excellent deals on TV, film & music streaming services - and these awesome options are still alive and kicking
Cyber Monday streaming deals 2024: There's still time to find a new music, film or TV streaming service for less
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - even though Cyber Monday is over for another year
Black Friday Marshall speaker and headphones deals 2024: You can still get your hands on Marshall audio gear for a discount
Just because Black Friday has come to an end doesn't mean you can't still get Marshall speakers and headphones for less. Here's our pick of the best deals that are still live
Cyber Monday Marshall speaker and headphones deals 2024: Raise the roof with the best Marshall audio gear discounts that are still live
Stacks of Marshall's audio gear was heavily discounted for Cyber Monday - and the good news is that some deals are still going strong
Cyber Monday record player deals 2024: This is your last chance to grab a turntable discount
Cyber Monday is over but there are still a number of discounts on turntables, but you'll need to be quick to pick up a bargain
Black Friday vinyl deals 2024: Some vinyl deals are still spinning even though the big sales day has come to an end
Black Friday is officially over, but there's still time to stock up on your vinyl collection if you're fast enough
Cyber Monday vinyl deals 2024: The majority of deals are now over, but there are still price drops to be found
Cyber Monday brought a huge pile of vinyl discounts to the table and while most of the deals are now over, you can still find something special... if you're quick
Cyber Monday music deals 2024: The big day of sale is over for another year - but you might still find a bargain or two
Cyber Monday has closed its doors for another year and most of the deals are done. However, you might still find something if you're very, very quick
Black Friday music deals 2024: The door has closed on Black Friday, but you might still find a deal or two if you're quick
Black Friday has wrapped up until next year, but there are a handful of deals still kicking around
4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in December 2024
From Italian power metallers Alterium to French psych metal from Slift, Brighton's prog metal mavericks El Moono and death metal horror fanatics Fulci, these are the bands you need to hear in December 2024
UK metalhead? This is your last chance to get some deals on tickets to Napalm Death, Bill Bailey, Biohazard/Life Of Agony and more
Ticketmaster have a few metalhead-friendly acts in their 2-4-1 Cyber Weekend offer - but you'll need to be quick to get them!
Make your home more epic with up to 41% off these metal wall art prints from Displate this Cyber Monday
Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars, Sleep Token: Displate have you covered for epic wall art posters this Cyber Monday - but you'll have to be quick
