Latest Metal Hammer News
James Hetfield went viral for claiming Metallica wouldn't use the concert stage as a platform to push agendas – and now a Nikki Sixx clip is doing the same
Steve Harris's Iron Maiden side project British Lion will play six shows at the Cart & Horses at Christmas
"That spider was actively trying to kill me"
Imagine playing onstage with your favourite band at the age of 16. Nene Royal just nailed it
Following in Keith Richards’ footsteps, the prog metal frontman vows he’ll play until he can’t anymore
"Ozzy said, 'I know I’m dying. If I miss a few months of my life, I want to go this way'"
Losing a dear friend has made the godfather of metal think about his own future
Latest Metal Hammer Features
Ian Hill was Judas Priest's longest-serving member
Think Metallica lost their way in the 90s? Think again
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart did not like Ozzy Osbourne, and after listening to Miracle Man, it's safe to say the feeling was mutual
Fifty years after Sad Wings Of Destiny was released, Judas Priest‘s second album still sounds like the birth of a legend
How a teenage guitar hero from Boston had the pre-fame Tom Morello picking his jaw up off the floor – and the friendship that resulted years later
Trivium, Power Trip and Hanabie. are among this week's best new metal songs.
Latest Metal Hammer Reviews
The first review of Metallica’s opening two nights at the Las Vegas Sphere is in
Anthemic death metal songs about Vikings: if it ain't broke, don't fix it
The nu metal superstars rarely pull their punches as they explore the turmoil of Chester Bennington’s death and the long journey towards their reunion
Even with a bevy of guest stars, Tom Morello doesn't lose sight of the message on Everyone Gets Everything They Want
Inspired by the video game that helped Serena Cherry through depression, Noctule sees her spread her wings after the demise of Svalbard
Supported by Nevermore, the metal gods build a time capsule of old-school pomp, soundtracked by every song fans want to hear
