Metal Hammer Features

Essential facts about the Pantera legend

We spoke to modern-day axemasters Zakk Wylde, Phil Demmel, Matt Heafy and Gus G to find out who the lords of the riff really are

When a large part of North America was plunged into darkness in the 60s, many predicted disaster. They probably didn’t predict a future Saxon banger

Fancy a trip to the festival that puts Nepalese metal on the map? Jump on a plane to Kathmandu this month for the annual Silence Festival

On the anniversary of Dimebag Darrell's death, we look back on when his brother, the late Vinnie Paul talked about their childhood, Pantera and the very last words they exchanged before the shooting

Get great sound without wires as we pick the best wireless headphones and earbuds available on Cyber Monday

Exclusive Beirut thrashers Blaakyum reveal a revolution-themed video for the track Destined To Rise

The mighty Slayer hung up their instruments once and for all last night. Here's what we'll miss about their live performances

UPDATED Cyber Monday is almost here, making it the ideal time to upgrade your headphones. We've found all the latest deals and offers right here

We've taken a deep-dive into the best rock bands of all time, as voted for by you

He made a career helping to define black metal across two decades with the likes of Trelldom and Gorgoroth. So what made him leave the subgenre behind for his new venture?

We look back at when Darkthrone's Fenriz had fifteen minutes of mainstream fame as a politician and his band continued to confound expectations, not least their own, with 2016's Arctic Thunder

In the aftermath of 9/11, America became a nation of fear and paranoia. The last thing it seemed to need was a teetotal rocker singing about partying…

Turbocharged noise-rockers The Hyena Kill pick the most epic riffs to ever grace their metal-loving ears

Rising UKHC quartet Cutting Teeth reveal their favourite emerging hardcore influenced contemporaries

As Earth they were going nowhere. Then they chanced on three notes which in the Middle Ages had been branded ‘the devil’s interval’, changed their name to Black Sabbath and changed everything

Experimental doomers Öxxö Xööx pick their favourite bands for pushing instruments and tastes to the limit

From his stubborn individuality to his taste in music, Metallica’s Cliff Burton was a true one-off

Underground legends Blasphemy, Vulcano and Adorior unite in London this Saturday