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His third solo album, 1971’s Harmony Row, was a concept work that explored a day in the life of a Glasgow tenement block – and he wrote it all in one sitting

To mark 40 years of Slayer’s Reign In Blood, here are 40 facts about the landmark thrash album

They’ve previously focused on rock styling and then Pink Floyd layering. This time they’ve aimed to blend both approaches to bring you an album that keeps giving with every play

Only true Maggots will ace this Slipknot trivia quiz

Canadians discuss the hidden promises on their sixth album, how it feels to be elder statesmen of prog metal, and why they have two different line-ups operating side by side

This underrated 1971 classic was Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s gateway into heavy rock

Steven Wilson wanted Ivor Cutler to appear on his new album until he realised he was dead – and got ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant instead

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale introduces the albums that make her crank up the amp and play

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has summoned many monumental riffs – but this 1975 classic towers above everything else

Nicko McBrain reveals that he dabbled with the hard stuff before joining Iron Maiden