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The pioneering European metal queen loved by Dio, Lemmy and Gene Simmons
The life and times of Doro Pesch
Nirvana finished making Nevermind 35 years ago. Here's what Dave Grohl remembers from the 16-day session that changed rock forever
Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl completed recording their iconic album Nevermind on May 28, 1991
How two unknown European bands changed the face of metal in the 90s - and broke up its boys club
In 1997, two key releases by two emerging bands had a game-changing impact on the metal scene as we knew it
How Dimscûa overcame grief and anguish to become post-metal's hottest new band
Dimscûa are one of the UK's hottest underground bands - but they also contend with some of life's hardest experiences through colossal post-metal
Slam Dunk 2026 was evidence that hardcore might just be the most exciting music scene on Earth right now
From rising bands like Guilt Trip and Pest Control crushing it to Knocked Loose and Malevolence bringing the mosh, hardcore and metalcore ruled Slam Dunk
How a bunch of indie lifers found liberation through howling hardcore
The None are more than the sum of their parts, with members of Bloc Party, Youth Man, Cassels and Frauds in their ranks
How Zakk Wylde launched Black Label Society with the booze-fuelled chaos of Sonic Brew
In the late 1990s, Zakk Wylde formed Black Label Society during time away from Ozzy’s band. Cue lawsuits and a lot of alcohol
How Dymna Lotva escaped a dictatorship to make black metal
Dymna Lotva's music was banned by their government and they were hunted by the police - but that hasn't stopped them speaking out
How Dave Grohl, Ben Stiller, and Maynard James Keenan helped Tenacious D unleash Tribute
Tenacious D had friends in high places, and they used them to bring this 2000s smash hit to life
What happened when country icon Dolly Parton met Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford
Two icons met in the most unusual of circumstances and it left an indelible impression on Rob Halford
If demonic riffs wrapped around heavenly melodies give you a lift, take the Earth Tongue elevator
New Zealand duo Earth Tongue's third album Dungeon Vision is out now
The 30 greatest Nirvana songs ever, and the stories behind them
The very best of the best of Nirvana
Mike Patton on his work ethic, stealing records and what happened when INXS asked him to be their singer
In this 2001 interview, we found that musical maverick Mike Patton relished his artistic freedom following Faith No More's split
How Urne became one of the best-kept secrets in British metal
After exploring the effects of dementia on 2023's A Feast On Sorrow, Urne decided to reconnect with metal's roots for their 2026 follow-up
The story of You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’: the song that made Judas Priest icons in America
With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond
Misfits vocalist Glenn Danzig on true crime, Bruce Lee and acting as a vampire on Portlandia
Danzig has walked among us for seven decades. Here's what he's learned during his time on Earth
Rob Dukes from Exodus on the lessons that have shaped his life and career
He's had one of the most unique career trajectories in metal - but now Rob is back where he belongs
