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Hear ’n Aid saw the hard-rock community muscling in on the charity single bandwagon. Cue a heavyweight cast, guitar battles and big hair contests

This week's best new music goes head to head in battle for glory – come on in and vote for your favourite

The eight official hottest sounds from around the globe this week

The best new music from the world of rock and metal – updated every week!

Learn how a homeless man coined the lyrics to 'Eyeless' and the darkness that surrounded the making of 'Iowa'

Scandinavia is a heavy metal breeding ground, with each country cultivating its own scene. These are the best bands Sweden has to offer

Kiss have announced a farewell tour. But why? They're better equipped to deal with the future than almost anyone...

A behind-the-scenes guide to a "A scathing, incisive state-of-the-nation address"

It was a movement that created a music revolution, and had more than its fair share of tragedies. But who were the monkeys and who were the organ grinders when grunge’s tune started playing?

The best deals on record players to suit any budget

Premiere Enter the Norwegian forests and lose yourself to Heim, from Orkan's new album, Element

Within Temptation have had some huge hits in their 22 year career, but what are their best songs? Let's find out!

As Uriah Heep release their 25th album, Living The Dream, Mick Box reveals the records that got him started

Slipknot are releasing a new album in the near future. Here’s everything we know about it so far

Premiere Listen to Indignant Slumber from Crimson Throne's forthcoming album, Of Void & Solitude

Exclusive The Amity Affliction are throwing caution to the wind for album six – and it could cost them everything

Save money and grab a bargain on the best portable speakers with these carefully selected Bluetooth speaker deals

Avast ye scurvy landlubbers! It's talk like a pirate day. Arrrr! And so on.

We’re giving you the chance to meet Lacuna Coil in London next month at a screening of their new live movie