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Gibson salutes Tony Iommi in star-studded new film series
By Fraser Lewry published
Iommi: The Godfather Of Heavy Metal features interviews with Brian May, Slash, Dave Mustaine, Kirk Hammett, Scott Ian and more

"I will miss your crazy ass Manimal." Mastodon's Bill Kelliher pays tribute to former bandmate Brent Hinds
By Paul Brannigan published
"I didn’t think you’d be taken from us like this"

Kelly Osbourne fires back at WWE and Becky Lynch following controversial Ozzy Osbourne promo line in Birmingham
By Metal Hammer published
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter was not impressed by the mention of her father during a controversial Becky Lynch promo on last night's Raw

Watch: we asked a bunch of metal artists to pick four classic metal albums
By Merlin Alderslade published
Members of Lamb Of God, Lorna Shore, Halestorm, Bullet For My Valentine and more got involved

Debate: what was metal's most important year?
By Merlin Alderslade published
1970? 1986? 1994? 2000? What was the most important year in metal history and why?

"I was like, 'I can't handle this.'" Deftones' Chino Moreno reveals why he gave up booze
By Merlin Alderslade published
Chino Moreno has been sober for three years now

We told Deftones singer Chino Moreno what ‘baddiecore’ is and this was his response
By Matt Mills last updated
The frontman reacts to his band being at the forefront of a new, sexed-up metal genre also featuring Sleep Token and Bad Omens

Cradle of Filth keyboard player Zoë Federoff leaves the band mid tour
By Stef Lach published
Cradle of Filth South American tour rocked by sudden departure of keyboard player Zoë Federoff

"I'm an old man, I can do what I f***ing want!" Metal God Rob Halford considers recording an album of Tony Bennett covers
By Stef Lach published
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is thinking about making a Tony Bennett tribute album

Mastodon pay tribute to late ex-bandmate Brent Hinds at their first show since his death
By Metal Hammer published
Watch Mastodon’s Brann Dailor honour ex-guitarist Brent Hinds’ death at a gig in Alaska

Bruce Dickinson just played a 41-year-old Iron Maiden deep cut live for the first time ever
By Classic Rock published
Bruce Dickinson made history in Anaheim by playing an Iron Maiden classic live for the very first time

Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme salutes the late Ozzy Osbourne
By Paul Brannigan published
Josh Homme can see a certain beauty in Ozzy Osbourne's final show and heartbreaking death

Chino Moreno says that 'lost' Deftones album Eros "will most likely never see the light of day"
By Paul Brannigan published
Don't hold your breath waiting on a release date for 'lost' Deftones album Eros

Brent Hinds RIP: The world of music pays tribute
By Fraser Lewry published
Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta - Tool, Slash, Trivium, Opeth, Zakk Wylde and more pay tribute

Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds dead at 51
By Merlin Alderslade published
Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle accident

Ghost are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Meliora by letting you exchange real money for fake money
By Matt Mills published
The new vinyl variants of Ghost’s third studio album include a $666 bill featuring former frontman Papa Emeritus III

Serj Tankian details how back surgery impacted System Of A Down touring schedule
By Matt Mills published
The vocalist explains how a 2021 procedure played into the band’s decision to stick to standalone shows rather than full-scale touring
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