Adrian Smith names his favourite Iron Maiden song, even though it’s “awkward” to play
“That riff is kind of awkward. But I like the song.”
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Cradle Of Filth’s singer claims Ed Sheeran tried to turn a Toys R Us into a live music venue
The plan was unfortunately shot down by Ipswich City Council
Kirk Hammett on his friendship with Jason Momoa
What do a heavy metal and Hollywood star have to bond over? A lot, it turns out.
This metalcore band want their new song to be John Cena’s theme now he’s a bad guy
Appropriately enough, it’s called Villain Arc
Mastodon add headline shows to their summer tour in the UK and Europe, but there's still no news on who's replacing Brent Hinds
Good news for European metal fans
Powerwolf announce biggest-ever UK show at 12,500-cap. Wembley Arena
Everybody’s favourite German metal werewolf sex cult will reach a new apex in March 2026
Hear Jack Black and Dave Grohl team up with Ozzy Osbourne’s producer on new song
The star-studded collaboration is part of the soundtrack for Black’s new film A Minecraft Movie
Ghost’s Tobias Forge says he’s “technically a solo artist”: “My job is a group effort”
To be fair, where’s the lie?
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is open to making another Load-style album
As controversial as Metallica’s 90s rock tangent was, Kirk Hammett says re-exploring that side of their sound isn’t off the table
Malevolence announce UK and European headline tour, their "biggest and baddest" shows ever
Yorkshire metalcore troupe Malevolence announce "the biggest and baddest Malev show of all time"
"We were all basket cases! But we created this thing called Metallica that’s been our refuge." Kirk Hammett on 40 years in one of the biggest bands in the world
Toxic masculinity, matriarchal societies, fights with bandmates, Metallica's future – Kirk Hammett tells all
"Thank God that genre went away." Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has no love for nu metal
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine pulls no punches when it comes to nu metal bands
"Friends of mine were saying, Give up on the dream, it's not happening."
And the moral of Tobias Forge's story is: Don't give up on your dreams
"Lars Ulrich came barging in. He’s like, ‘Hey, I’m Lars!’ F*** yeah you are!"
From touring with Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses to meeting Metallica, Killswitch Engage and Zakk Wylde, 2005 - 2007 was a massive time for Bullet For My Valentine
"It’s a moody, beautiful song." Watch Fontaines D.C. blend Nirvana and Bring Me The Horizon classics into one beautifully atmospheric, synth-led cover
Fontaines D.C. create musical mash-up magic for Australian radio station triple j's popular Like A Version series
Guns N' Roses announce the arrival of their seventh drummer
The news arrives 24 hours after the departure of long-serving sticksman Frank Ferrer was announced
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces new book with help from Jason Momoa
The Collection: Kirk Hammett, announced in a video narrated by Aquaman star Jason Momoa, offers a look at the Metallica player’s famously massive guitar stash
Last year Iron Maiden's iconic Ed Force One 747 was scrapped – but now you can wear it
Parts of Iron Maiden's famous flying tour bus have been upcycled
"The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence": Guns N' Roses announce departure of long-serving drummer Frank Ferrer
Frank Farrer has been behind the Guns N' Roses kit for 19 years
