Metal Hammer News

After months of speculation, Arch Enemy's new singer is finally revealed

By Merlin Alderslade published 19 February 26

Lauren Hart is officially Arch Enemy's new vocalist!

"I am so inspired by Amy Lee’s vocals and we all wanted to channel Scream." Watch Scream star Mckenna Grace go metal in the video for killer new Ice Nine Kills single Twisting The Knife - with a cool bonus cameo

By Matt Mills published 19 February 26

Twisting The Knife features Scream star Mckenna Grace and is the first in a number of cinematic ventures the metalcore band have in the pipeline

Star Trek actor William Shatner is releasing an all-star heavy metal album featuring Zakk Wylde, Ritchie Blackmore and more, because you try and tell him not to

By Matt Mills published 19 February 26

Captain Kirk is set to cover Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and uncork some hard-hitting originals

AFI, Mannequin Pussy, Ecca Vandal join Deftones-headlined Outbreak / All Points East bill

By Paul Brannigan published 19 February 26

AFI to make long-awaited UK return on stacked London festival bill also featuring Idles, Interpol and more

Hear new President single Angel Wings

By Matt Mills published 19 February 26

The fast-rising alt-metalcore outfit are starting “a new chapter” with a new record deal

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson re-releases his debut solo album – and his most controversial one

By Matt Mills published 19 February 26

Dolby Atmos reissues of 1990’s Tattooed Millionaire and 1996’s divisive Skunkworks are now available to stream

Tributes paid as a "robust event and merchandising plan" is unveiled to celebrate Bon Scott's 80th birthday

By Fraser Lewry published 19 February 26

The tributes come as a "robust event and merchandising plan" is unveiled to celebrate Bon Scott's 80th birthday

Slipknot, Papa Roach, The Offspring and more have been added to the Battlefield 6 videogame soundtrack

By Matt Mills published 18 February 26

The online FPS is entering its second season, after debuting to much hype last October

Iron Maiden turn only 2026 UK show into its own festival, including acts featuring band’s former members

By Matt Mills published 18 February 26

Stray, Maiden United, Airforce and more will open the metal titans’ newly expanded two-day event

Amon Amarth are taking cues from Maiden on album 13

By Matt Mills published 17 February 26

Amon Amarth have big plans when it comes to album 13 and the impending European tour

Paramore’s Hayley Williams will appear on the new album by Failure, the best alt-rock band who never got their dues

By Matt Mills published 17 February 26

The trio’s seventh album, Location Lost, comes out in April

Tool hope to release a new album and put on a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2027

By Matt Mills published 17 February 26

Drummer Danny Carey says the prog metal band have been “talking to” the owners of the Vegas venue

Angela Gossow shoots down rumour that she's rejoining Arch Enemy

By Paul Brannigan published 16 February 26

The new Arch Enemy singer isn't the former Arch Enemy singer

Hear resurrected prog metallers Nevermore play for the first time in 16 years

By Rich Hobson published 16 February 26

The all-new line-up of Nevermore will play European festivals including Bloodstock and Wacken this summer

Watch Rob Halford discuss rioting and rage in trailer for The Ballad of Judas Priest documentary

By Paul Brannigan published 16 February 26

"You cannot cage this music, you cannot put this music behind bars"

R&B superstar Thundercat looks back on his nine years in hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies

By Paul Brannigan published 16 February 26

Former Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg bass legend revisits his punk rock past

"The stage became electrified. It severely shocked two guys in our crew." Avatar cut short London Valentine's show after deeming venue unsafe

By Stef Lach published 15 February 26

Avatar say an electrical issue injured crew members and damaged equipment at London's Exhibition White City

Lamb of God changed their logo because the old one looked like "a falafel restaurant menu"

By Stef Lach published 14 February 26

Sometimes brands need a refresh – but Lamb of God's reason for designing a new logo is surely a first

The Dillinger Escape Plan announce UK/Euro return

By Paul Brannigan published 13 February 26

New Jersey mathcore pioneers to make long-awaited return to Britain