
Watch a stunned Justin Hawkins perform a song with The Darkness when he thought he was going to play laser tag instead
The Darkness’ frontman was the “unexpected star” on the latest episode of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
The Darkness’ frontman was the “unexpected star” on the latest episode of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
Vince Neil was not on board at the time of the accident
Another 23 shows have been added to Alice Cooper's ever-growing 2025 schedule
Ozzy Osbourne’s wife/manager says that it was The Prince Of Darkness himself spearheading efforts for the band’s classic lineup to play together again
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons says rock music isn't as "fashionable" as it once was because of the popularity of popstars, such as the "fabulous" Ariana Grande and the 'Jesus-like' Taylor Swift
The Opeth mainman admits he wasn’t that wowed when he recently got his hands on Kurt Cobain’s “haunted” guitar
Got money? Like stamps? Then you'll be delighted with the Royal Mail's vast range of AC/DC stamp products
They've had their differences over the years, but Gene Simmons still gives props to The Spaceman for what he brought to Kiss
Expect big riffs and even bigger names on the next Polyphia album
“You’re going to see one icon playing with another icon, doing a Sabbath song and one or two of their own songs, and people playing with each other that you never thought you’d see”
The self-styled greatest rock band on Earth are covering REO Speedwagon for a charity compilation that comes out Friday
Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza will take place at Villa Park on July 5
Testament’s six-string superstar reflects on the chaos of the Bay Area, guesting with Lamb Of God and studying with jazz legends
Why are Black Sabbath coming back? Who else is on the bill? How do I get tickets? We answer all your questions about this summer’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza
Overkill’s Bobby ‘Blitz’ Ellsworth has spent a life on thrash’s frontlines
In 2008, Metal Hammer climbed aboard Ed Force One to join Iron Maiden on the tour of a lifetime
In 2010, Ozzy Osbourne released his eleventh solo album Scream – and he had reality TV, reunions and “Jesus Freaks” on his mind
They might draw on depressing subjects, but Scarborough's Ante-Inferno find empowerment in black metal after a turbulent battle with self-identity
Four years, one near-fatal car crash and an ocean of booze in the making, Def Leppard’s Hysteria is the 80s hard rock album against which all others should be measured
Spiritbox, Arch Enemy and Rivers Of Nihil are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
Starting out as a post-punk inspired side project, Scars On Broadway became a new lifeline for Daron Malakian with first single They Say giving him a second life
Some Black Sabbath albums are epoch-defining classics, some are average, some downright embarrassing, and we've ranked them – from woeful worst to brilliant best
Dream Theater needed something special to justify the hype following Portnoy's return, and they've delivered
Playing their classic 2005 albums at the O2 in London, the metalcore icons indulge everyone’s nostalgia while proving themselves as arena headliners
As one of the leading figures behind the Nordic folk renaissance, Einar Selvik returns to claim the crown with Birna
Billie Joe Armstrong's side-band pay tribute to the bands and anthems that shaped their lives
Brighton duo Lambrini Girls deliver 2025's first essential album with their debut Who Let The Dogs Out
Tremonti's latest album mixes his well documented love of metal with the post-grunge and balladry he made his name with
While She Sleeps’ second of two nights at O2 Forum Kentish Town may not have the scale of their Ally Pally concert last year, but what’s lacking in size is made up for in killer songs and blinding lights
Therapy? roll back the decades in joyous communal celebration of their best-loved album, 1994's Troublegum
Supported by Darkest Hour and Heriot, the co-headliners host a night of wall-to-wall adrenaline at Electric Brixton
Overcoming technical troubles and an initially thin crowd, the three bands offer unique approaches to mind-expanding music
Opeth go Miss Marple via Edgar Allen Poe on the prog-death-jazz metal odyssey that is The Last Will And Testament