Latest Features on Metal Hammer
Singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale looks back on the arguments that inspired her band’s biggest song – and the cheaters and fan stories that have strengthened its meaning
The Prince Of Darkness will take over Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood. One of its directors explains what will happen and how it was set up.
In 2016 the nu metal guitarist released his surprising but well-received concept album Crystal Machete, showcasing his affinity for Hawkwind and Radiohead, among others
Despite floods and two horrific hand accidents, the Swedes drew the blueprint for what heavy music would become in the 21st century
The Great Big Mouth on his best records, Les Misérables and how great sex made him a Depeche Mode fan
In celebration of their imminent return, here are the 10 best Faith No More curios that may have passed you by
In a genre where many veteran artists stay the course, it’s refreshing to see one break the mould so brazenly
Ahead of its huge 35th anniversary event, we look back at the birth of Wacken
Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett break down their band’s landmark second album, released on this day in 1984
Megadeth were strung out and at war with each other when they made their third album So Far, So Good… So What!. And things were about to get worse…
'Two parts serenity and one part death metal', one promo sticker said – and they had a point
Angel Witch’s Angel Witch was one of the great anthems of the NWOBHM era – so why didn’t it turn them into stars?
Iron Maiden finished their epic Senjutsu album in 2019 – but the pandemic meant it wouldn’t be released for two more years
“Dude, that riff’s good enough to open our album."
Amon Amarth, Hatebreed and Imminence are among the bands with killer new metal songs out this week
The faceless solo artist says his music is “a rallying cry for Welsh culture” – but don’t call him a flag-shagger
Dave Mustaine revisits the 1992 anthem that lifted his band to heavy metal’s A-tier
