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One of the greatest metal albums of all time celebrates its 40th birthday today
By Paul Brannigan published
Metallica's Lars Ulrich on his band's masterpiece, Master of Puppets

A nu metal hero says he's fully invested in religion after lengthy battle with addiction
By Simon Young published
Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix has revealed his sobriety journey has been strengthened by his faith

Ozzfest will “absolutely” return in 2027
By Matt Mills published
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the successful travelling metal festival will come back nine years after its last edition took place

Trent Reznor casts doubt on Nine Inch Nails' future as a live act
By Paul Brannigan published
The leader of one of rock's greatest live bands suggests their touring days may be coming to an end

This is what it was like watching Metallica on their first European tour, as remembered by Kreator’s Mille Petrozza
By Metal Hammer published
Kreator’s Mille Petrozza was 15 when he saw the future biggest band in metal support Venom at a 3,000-capacity festival in the Netherlands

The Hu announce their biggest UK and European tour to date
By Rich Hobson published
The Mongolian metal heroes will return to the UK after supporting Iron Maiden in July

Thin Lizzy legend Brian Robertson on his controversial time in Motorhead, and why Lemmy asked him to leave
By Paul Brannigan published
"I knew it was going to be rough"

Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe saw a UFO
By Rich Hobson published
The truth is out there for Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe

Nine Inch Nails surprise release 44-track Tron Ares: Divergence album featuring remixes and previously unreleased material
By Paul Brannigan published
In the mood for two-and-a-half hours of Nine Inch Nails music? Then today is a good day

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine claims Metallica and others held him back during early career
By Matt Mills published
The singer/guitarist now believes “there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be friends”

Watch star-studded BRIT Awards tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
By Stef Lach published
Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos, Zakk Wylde and Robbie Williams honour Prince of Darkness Ozzy

Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French on making a living in music
By Stef Lach published
Twisted Sister guitarist is the latest musician to speak on the difficulties facing artists in the "criminal" music business

The BRIT Awards are to honour Ozzy Osbourne's contribution to music
By Simon Young published
The ceremony will take place in Manchester on February 28

Watch Children Of Bodom reunite live for the first time in 7 years
By Rich Hobson published
The surviving members of Children Of Bodom played a special celebration gig in Helsinki in honour of Alexi Laiho - and hinted they're open to more

Iron Maiden announce final two gigs before stepping away from the live stage until 2028
By Matt Mills published
The band haven’t announced every show of 2026 yet, but they’ve revealed the last ones they’ll play before taking a well-earned break from the road

How Metallica helped Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe finally get sober
By Merlin Alderslade published
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe says he'd be "dead" if he hadn't quit drinking in 2010 - and the biggest band in metal helped him do it

Iron Maiden have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 22 years after they first became eligible to enter
By Matt Mills published
The British metal heavyweights have been nominated twice before and denied entry both times
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