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Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Greta Van Fleet, Dirty Honey, The Pineapple Thief and more
How an 'unknown' 20-year-old guitarist from the North of Ireland teamed up with Black Sabbath and Rainbow's legendary frontman Ronnie James Dio
In 1995 Lemmy celebrated his 50th with a special Motörhead club gig in LA. The support act: The Lemmys… aka Metallica
The story behind the Natural Born Killers soundtrack
From cheating husbands and returning to the womb to saving the planet, her third record explored a diverse range of subjects, ensuring it was far more than just a pop piece
Need to launch your hugely anticipated new album? Call Arnie!
Reunited since 2014, NWOBHM forerunners Vardis are back with a retrospective LP, but don't expect UK shows any time soon
Alyssa Bonagura has been covered by Steven Tyler, spent years in Liverpool playing with Pete Wylie, and duetted with Kenny Rogers when she was 10
The Megadeth frontman opens up to Metal Hammer about his cancer diagnosis – and what helped get him through it
Iron Maiden's eponymous anthem would go on to inspire their mascot Eddie and closes their set to this day
Straight outta Champaign, Illinois, Starcastle's love of Yes was true and pure
Queen's September 18, 1976 concert in London's Hyde Park confirmed their ascendancy into British rock's gilded elite
One of the most influential bands of their generation, Soundgarden's restless creativity and refusal to recognise boundaries has ensured that their music will never grow old
2015 solo album explored war, loss and hope for the future, as he explained why he regarded his career as being over, why he didn’t want to talk about Pink Floyd, and why he’s a David and not a Dave
Evanescence singer Amy Lee picks her records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and reveals the worst record she's ever made
Spark up a fat one – these are the albums that built stoner metal
King Crimson offshoot Beat leader and Bowie, Shatner and Hancock collaborator has long been confident that the future is secure on the road – which pleases him because he loves it
