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John 5 reveals the secret to stepping into the shoes of Van Halen, Mick Mars and more
By Merlin Alderslade published
John 5 has picked up the axe for the likes of Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, and he's learned a few lessons along the way

Ghost's Mary On A Cross has officially just gone platinum in the UK
By Merlin Alderslade published
Ghost's biggest song has just achieved a major milestone

Ghost team up with charity to deliver food packages in Los Angeles via branded robot
By Stef Lach published
Ghost's 'Skele-Bot' took to the streets of Inglewood to deliver food to people in need

Sleep Token accused of copyright infringement by photographer who claims picture was used on merch without permission
By Stef Lach published
The tables appear to have turned on Sleep Token, who have previously taken a hard line on copyright issues

Vote for the best metal album of 2025
By Rich Hobson published
We've crowned Ghost's Skeleta in the writer's poll - but which metal albums from 2025 excited you most?

Simon Cowell’s new boyband December 10 could be in legal trouble after getting confused for a Scottish metal group
By Matt Mills published
In a now-deleted post, metal outfit December Tenth invited Cowell and co. to “get in touch with ourselves and our legal team”

Watch Avengers megastar Chris Hemsworth’s shambolic attempt to play drums with Parkway Drive earlier this year
By Matt Mills published
Just because you’re worthy of wielding Mjölnir doesn’t mean you’re able to keep time

Sleep Token's manager has decoded the band's 2025 success, and what it means for rock and metal as a whole
By Jack Rogers published
After further securing their place as one of the world's biggest bands, the man who works closest with Sleep Token has some ideas about why it's happened

Los Angeles judge dismisses sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against Marilyn Manson
By Fraser Lewry published
Ashley Walters had accused Manson of abuse that took place while she worked as his personal assistant from 2010 to 2011

Rob Halford remembers the chaotic time Ozzy Osbourne visited Judas Priest in the studio
By Matt Mills published
Wherever the Prince Of Darkness went, anarchy wasn’t far behind

Spinal Tap and Paul McCartney pay tribute to murdered film director Rob Reiner
By Fraser Lewry published
Jack White has slammed US President Donald Trump for his "vile" reaction to the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele

"The fuse has been lit." Trent Reznor is writing a new Nine Inch Nails album
By Paul Brannigan published
Keep your fingers crossed for new NIN music in 2026

Yungblud looks back on the "David and Goliath" moment that changed his life
By Paul Brannigan published
"All I tried to do was just tell my hero that I loved him"

Spinal Tap director Rob Reiner and wife Michele confirmed dead in apparent homicide
By Fraser Lewry published
Los Angeles police are reportedly interviewing a family member in connection with the couple's death

President aren’t an industry plant band, says the lead singer of President
By Matt Mills published
The masked band’s sudden ascension has raised a few eyebrows, but Mr President insists he isn’t backed by a “huge corporate machine”

Tobias Forge reveals the surprising conversation he had with a Black Sabbath member
By Merlin Alderslade published
Tobias Forge got to speak with all four members of Sabbath at Back To The Beginning, but it was one conversation that stuck with him

Babymetal want to make a song with Amy Lee from Evanescence
By Matt Mills published
The J-metal superstars and the Evanescence singer have both taken part in some big collaborations this year

Watch Eddie Vedder, Anthony Kiedis, Brandi Carlile, Slash and friends play billionaire's corporate gig
By Classic Rock published
Who said money can't buy you happiness?

We asked Steve Harris if Iron Maiden will do their own blockbuster retirement show like Black Sabbath, and he didn’t rule it out
By Matt Mills published
Will Iron Maiden bow out with an event as huge as this summer’s Back To The Beginning? Their founding bassist knows that people want it to happen
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