Latest Metal Hammer News
Slipknot confirm Sid Wilson is no longer in the band - then delete posts
Stories of Sid Wilson's sacking have circulated for two weeks and have now been (briefly) confirmed by the band
The unlikeliest collab of the year? Hear Godflesh frontman Justin Broadrick play guitar on new song by pop superstar Phoebe Bridgers
Bridgers’ long-awaited album, Lost Weekend, drops today – and features a cameo from one of extreme metal’s underground heroes
Gofundme launched for beloved Metal Hammer and Prog writer Dom Lawson following heart attack at Bloodstock festival
The decorated heavy metal journalist and author is recovering in hospital – support him here
Slipknot’s producer explains why he recorded Iowa with a broken back
Ross Robinson took just one day off after getting seriously injured in a motocross accident
Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante to team up on new, original song If The Sun Burns Out Tonight
The track will drop in the autumn and serve as the theme music of Riot Games’ Valorant Champions Tour
Orbit Culture pay tribute to late At The Gates singer Tomas Lindberg: “He felt like a metal uncle”
The rising stars were part of Lindberg’s final tour before he died of complications in his cancer treatment
Bulgarian media stir up “Satanic black metal” fears as murder suspects wear heavy metal t-shirts in court
Four teenagers accused of murdering a 37-year-old man in Plovdiv sported Powerwolf, Mayhem, Pantera and Sepultura merch at their hearing last week
Latest Metal Hammer Features
The story of Slayer vs Slayer, the 80s metal Battle Of The Bands with only one winner
Two bands, one name, one crazy gig – this is what happened when a pre-fame Slayer shared a bill with another band named Slayer
The story behind Kiss's ultimate party anthem, Rock And Roll All Nite
Kiss desperately needed a hit. So they wrote Rock And Roll All Nite, and it's become part of the cultural furniture
The best new metal songs you need to hear this week: August 14 2026
Mastodon, Green Lung and Noctule are among the best new metal songs you need to hear this week
The day that Metallica trolled the world
How Metallica had the last laugh at Glastonbury 2014, and became the first metal band ever to headline the festival
How Korn launched nu metal – and got in legal hot water – with their incendiary debut single Blind
When Jonathan Davis brought Blind from an old band to Korn, it kick-started a genre, not to mention a bit of controversy
Louder Than Life has announced set times - get planning on how you'll be spending your time at America’s largest rock and metal festival and grab tickets while you still can
With almost 200 bands playing Louder Than Life 2026, you'll wanna get organised
Latest Metal Hammer Reviews
Castle Rat look like future headliners at Bloodstock: review
Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock
Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review
Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock
Nevermore make a triumphant return to the UK: Bloodstock review
The new line-up of Nevermore proves a fitting celebration of their legacy - and a hopeful new beginning
Bleed From Within just proved why they deserve to be given a chance to headline Bloodstock
Scotland's premier metal export absolutely smash it on Bloodstock's main stage
Slaughter To Prevail pass their big Bloodstock test with flying colours (and lots of breakdowns)
Slaughter To Prevail prove themselves worthy headliners with a crushingly heavy, fire-powered set at Bloodstock
Metal legends Sepultura are bowing out in style as they steal the show at Bloodstock 2026
The Brazilian metal machine is on its final lap, and their incredible showing at Bloodstock might just be the set of the day
