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Babymetal look back on the hate they endured amidst the viral success of breakout single Gimme Chocolate!!
By Matt Mills published
The J-metal idols admit that some of the responses to their 2014 hit were “frightening”

Hear Slipknot’s Corey Taylor rage against social media on new Motionless In White single Playing God
By Matt Mills published
The furious track is taken from the metalcore quintet’s upcoming album Decades

Ex-Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz has joined British power metal heavyweights DragonForce
By Matt Mills published
The band will give their first performance with their new, two-vocalist lineup at US festival Welcome To Rockville this weekend

Machine Gun Kelly remembers his feud with Slipknot’s Corey Taylor a little differently to the rest of us
By Matt Mills published
The rapper-turned-rocker insists he merely “punched back” at the metal star, even though the spat stemmed from comments he made lambasting the heavy music scene

Jason Newsted reveals how addiction struggles contributed to Metallica exit
By Matt Mills published
The veteran bassist says that the metal giants’ refusal to slow down and let him seek help played a part in his 2001 departure

“I’m just looking forward to seeing you all again." Devin Townsend announces return to live performance after enforced hiatus
By Jerry Ewing published
Devin Townsend's Metamorphosis tour of the UK and EU starts on September 1 and runs through to October

Five Finger Death Punch announce UK tour with Lamb of God and Bleed From Within
By Merlin Alderslade published
Arena metal main eventers Five Finger Death Punch will be bringing some US and UK riff monsters with them for the ride when they hit the UK and Europe in 2027

"We're not a bunch of poodles." Why Iron Maiden stayed hands-off with their new film
By Merlin Alderslade published
You might assume that Iron Maiden wanted strict creative control over the definitive telling of their story. You'd be wrong

Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert now facing possible life sentence
By Stef Lach published
Ebert previously charged with attempted second degree murder and first degree assault on Turnstile frontman's father but now faces more serious charge

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted celebrates all clear from throat cancer
By Stef Lach published
Ex-Metallica man Jason Newsted "free and clear" of cancer after intensive treatment

How Wicked 2 ruined one key plan for new Foo Fighters album Your Favorite Toy
By Merlin Alderslade published
Dave Grohl reveals a surprising fact about the new Foos record - and it's all down to last year's Wicked sequel

Bruce Dickinson says Iron Maiden's Knebworth party could continue without them
By Fraser Lewry published
Iron Maiden's highly anticipated Eddfest event will take place in July - and the band are on the cover of the new issue of Classic Rock

The new issue of Metal Hammer magazine celebrates 30 years of HIM
By Eleanor Goodman published
Ville Valo looks back on 30 years of HIM, only in the new Metal Hammer

Ville Valo reveals some of the surprising influences behind Him
By Merlin Alderslade published
From beloved pets to a definitely not metal US singer-songwriter, Ville opens up on what helped Him find their identity

Iron Maiden's creative director Ben Smallwood grew up around the band – now he's telling their story
By Mark Blake published
Iron Maiden's much-heralded Burning Ambition film will hit cinemas on May 7 - and the band are on the cover of the new issue of Classic Rock

Javier Bardem reveals how Iron Maiden changed his life
By Matt Mills published
The Dune, Skyfall and No Country For Old Men star appears in the British heavy metal band’s new documentary, Burning Ambition

Metallica announce remastered reissue of 1997 album Reload, featuring never-before-heard demos, live recordings and more
By Matt Mills published
The US metal titans gave 1996’s Load a similar treatment last summer
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