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Why retirement is a four-letter word for Metallica’s Kirk Hammett
By Matt Mills published
Metallica’s lead guitarist tells Metal Hammer he doesn’t “believe” in the idea of willingly stepping away from music

"Obviously, I’m gonna buy him a beer or two or three." Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell thanks stem cell donor after getting cancer all clear
By Stef Lach published
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's cancer is in remission for first time since 2013 diagnosis

Roger Daltrey reacts to receiving a Knighthood in King Charles III's Birthday Honours list
By Fraser Lewry published
Arise, Sir Roger

OceanGate CEO wanted Pearl Jam to be in doomed Titanic submersible, according to new documentary
By Matt Mills published
A talking head in Netflix’s Titan: The OceanGate Disaster claims that Stockton Rush wanted Eddie Vedder and co. to be in the submersible that imploded en route to the Titanic, killing the CEO and four others

Get an exclusive Chris Squire t-shirt you can’t buy anywhere else with Prog!
By Jerry Ewing published
Prog has teamed up with Squire's estate to create this special and exclusive Chris Squire memorial t-shirt

The world's first Ozzy Osbourne exhibition will open in Black Sabbath's hometown, Birmingham, this summer
By Paul Brannigan published
Working Class Hero, the first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne's storied career, will be hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Judas Priest kick off Painkiller anniversary tour with rarities-stacked setlist
By Matt Mills published
The Birmingham metal legends pulled out an impressive seven Painkiller songs and debuted two tracks from last year’s Invincible Shield album

Watch Muse premiere new single Unravelling on the opening night of their European tour
By Paul Brannigan published
Muse are back in business

Jimmy Page and Black Crowes discuss Live At The Greek in revealing short film
By Fraser Lewry published
In new footage, Jimmy Page, Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson look back on the partnership that produced 2000's Live At The Greek album

Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit video has now been viewed more than two billion times on YouTube
By Paul Brannigan published
"The video was probably the key element in Smells Like Teen Spirit becoming a hit." Dave Grohl

Roger Waters shares new trailer for This Is Not A Drill - Live from Prague The Movie
By Jerry Ewing published
Roger Waters new This Is Not A Drill - Live From Prague The Movie opens in cinemas worldwide in July, with the soundtrack being released in August

Lars Ulrich has (maybe) seen your Metallica memes
By Matt Mills published
Metallica’s founding drummer says he shares the occasional fan-made post in the metal titans’ group chat

"A one-of-a-kind genius from another world": The world of rock reacts to the death of Brian Wilson
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Elton John, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Davies, Carole King, Gene Simmons, Keith Richards and many more have paid tribute to the Beach Boys legend

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson dead at 82
By Paul Brannigan published
The death of Brian Wilson, founding member and primary songwriter of the Beach Boys, has been announced by his family

Watch Sex Pistols and Primal Scream form an impromptu supergroup while rehearsing in the same building
By Paul Brannigan published
Ladies and gentlemen, for one night only, please welcome to the stage... Sex Scream!

"We understand you've been patiently Counting Out Time..." Genesis shift release of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 50th Anniversary box set back to late Autumn
By Jerry Ewing published
Genesis's 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway has now been put back a second time to late Autumn

Todd Rundgren announces live dates for London and Birmingham for October
By Jerry Ewing published
US music visionary Todd Rundgren returns to the UK in October for two rare live dates
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