Metal Hammer News

Why Devin Townsend is a bit "irritated" by Quebec microtonal duo Angine de Poitrine

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

Townsend says that after being told by many people to listen to Angine de Poitrine, he simply refused – but admits he probably should

Jason Newsted says that a Metallica fan once threw darts at the band during a show

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

The incident happened at a Canada arena show in the late 80s

Ghost to release tour film titled 2 Big to Rig in cinemas this August

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

The Skeletour concert film follows their 2024 release Rite Here Rite Now

Members of Tool, Pearl Jam, Garbage, Fugazi, Bikini Kill among artists donating to online fundraiser to help cover L7 bassist Jennifer Finch's medical expenses following brain cancer diagnosis

By Paul Brannigan Published 16 July 26

Musicians rally around L7 bassist following recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Nicko McBrain ranks Iron Maiden's albums, from worst to best

By Simon Young Published 16 July 26

The drummer ranked Iron Maiden's albums in order of greatest during a fan event at his barbecue spot in Florida

Watch System Of A Down's Daron Malakian lead entire stadium in anti-Oasis tapeworm chant

By Fraser Lewry Published 16 July 26

System Of A Down's long-running beef with Oasis has now been simmering for a quarter of a century

Mastodon reveal the moment they learned of Brent Hinds' death

By Paul Brannigan Published 15 July 26

Mastodon were informed of Brent Hinds' death via a phone call from the guitarist's ex-wife

Slipknot are recording new songs with Faith No More producer Matt Wallace

By Paul Brannigan Published 15 July 26

Work on the follow-up to 2022's The End, So Far has begun

Watch grindcore legends Napalm Death play the heaviest Tiny Desk Concert in history

By Merlin Alderslade Published 15 July 26

Grindcore innovators and British extreme music legends Napalm Death have followed in the footsteps of Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter and Turnstile

Twin Temple announce new album Doomed Lovers, share its title track

By Paul Brannigan Published 14 July 26

"Being surrounded by creativity slowly brought us back to life"

KnuckleBonz announce details of online museum dedicated to late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton

By Simon Young Published 14 July 26

"Cliff Burton redefined the role of the bass guitar in thrash, and his influence is stronger than ever..."

Iron Maiden announce huge business deal with the brains behind ABBA Voyage show

By Simon Young Published 14 July 26

Could there be a virtual Iron Maiden show experience in the future?

Alice Cooper announces more Alice's Attic tour dates

By Fraser Lewry Published 14 July 26

Alice Cooper continues to have a busier year than almost anyone else in showbiz

Guns N' Roses launch fundraising campaign in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

By Fraser Lewry Published 13 July 26

Fans at every show on Guns N' Roses' North American tour will be able to donate money and be entered into a grand prize draw

Mastodon reveal new album and line-up, plus share new single featuring Josh Homme

By Simon Young Published 13 July 26

The progressive sludge metallers will release their ninth album on August 28

Watch Halestorm's Lzzy Hale give inspirational speech at opening of Women in Metal exhibition

By Stef Lach Published 11 July 26

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale pays tribute to metal's female trailblazers at Rock Hall event

"I can't do this on my own and I need help." Shinedown's Eric Bass deals with mental health crisis

By Stef Lach Published 11 July 26

Shinedown bassist will miss opening dates of North American tour after "serious mental health crash"

Jack White invites Twin Temple to open for him after they were kicked off a country tour for being too Satanic

By Dave Everley Published 11 July 26

Jack White offers Twin Temple a support slot after country singer Charley Crockett decided they were too much

Satanic doo-wop duo Twin Temple removed from country tour due to being Satanic

By Matt Mills Published 10 July 26

The husband-and-wife pairing were due to play two US shows with Charley Crockett next week