Latest articles by Rich Hobson
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
Sleep Token, Ghost, Babymetal - these are the songs you picked as the finest 2025 had to offer
The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups
Guts and glory - these are the finest cuts to emerge from the fields of death metal in 2025
The Metal God opens up on his friendship with the Prince Of Darkness and a whole lot more
Blackbraid, Cradle Of Filth, Deafheaven - black metal continued to dominate in 2025
On what would've been his 80th birthday, we remember rock'n'roll icon and Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister
Epic space operas, anticapitalist jazz odysseys, the return of Mike Portnoy – 2025 has been a brilliant year for progressive metal
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
We've crowned Ghost's Skeleta in the writer's poll - but which metal albums from 2025 excited you most?
Buying guide Twelve months of life-enriching, extraordinary new music
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?
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
Thanks, but no tanks: history-loving Swedes Sabaton reinvent their stage show for the Legendary tour
Guns N' Roses, Poppy and Alter Bridge are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
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 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
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - from TV and film, to audiobooks and music... but be quick
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 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!
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
Low cost doesn't have to mean poor audio quality - and Sevenoaks are currently offering their lowest ever price on a great turntable
Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Ghost and The Smiths: these incredible albums are all on sale with Walmart
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
