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Slayer's return to the UK was chaotic but ultimately triumphant
By Rich Hobson published
Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon and Hatebreed supported Slayer for their spectacular UK comeback

A Mass by Van der Graaf Generator co-founder Judge Smith to be premiered 50 years after it was written
By Jerry Ewing published
Judge Smith's Requiem Mass to receive its world premiere in Holborn in July

Here are five brilliant sets from Glastonbury this year that you probably haven't heard about
By Liz Scarlett published
With Glastonbury Festival over for another year, we look back on our favourite weird and wonderful acts

Oh Lord, yeah: Black Sabbath have teamed up with the Big Issue, Classic Rock and Metal Hammer for the Back To The Beginning official programme
By Scott Rowley last updated
The official programme Back To The Beginning is a unique collaboration between Black Sabbath, the Big Issue, and Metal Hammer and Classic Rock

Peter Hammill announces live dates for England and Scotland in September and October, his first UK solo shows for seven years
By Jerry Ewing published
Van der Graaf Generator frontman Peter Hammill will play shows in Edinburgh, Manchester and London

"If you're one of those self-satisfied old bores who thinks that music doesn't mean as much to younger generations as it does to you, you're flat-out wrong, and here's the proof." Olivia Rodrigo dazzles in the summer sun at BST Hyde Park
By Paul Brannigan published
Olivia Rodrigo thrills on the opening night of London's BST Hyde Park festival

The Prodigy unleash chaos at Worthy Farm with the heaviest, most intense set of Glastonbury 2025
By Liz Scarlett published
“I think we did Mr Flint proud”

Our 8 favourite moments from Glastonbury 2025
By Merlin Alderslade published
From punk, metal and hardcore bands bringing the heavy to surprise sets and emotional tributes, Glasto 2025 had it all
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