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"The fans always come first." Iron Maiden won't be attending their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
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Petition launched to save studio where Iron Maiden recorded The Number Of The Beast
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Blaze Bayley on being inducted into the Rock Hall
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Shawn Crahan explains how Cristina Scabbia ended up on Look Outside Your Window
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Latest Metal Hammer News

"The fans always come first." Iron Maiden won't be attending their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
By Paul Brannigan published
Iron Maiden aren't snubbing the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, they just won't be there

Petition launched to save studio where Iron Maiden recorded The Number Of The Beast
By Paul Brannigan published
"If this development goes ahead, we will lose far more than a studio"

Blaze Bayley on being inducted into the Rock Hall
By Rich Hobson last updated
Maiden's 90s vocalist admits it's a "real privilege" to be included with artists like Billy Idol, Joy Division and Oasis in this year's nomination

Shawn Crahan explains how Cristina Scabbia ended up on Look Outside Your Window
By Matt Mills published
Scabbia, who was in a relationship with ’Knot guitarist Jim Root from 2004 to 2017, lends her voice to two songs on the long-delayed project

"Listen LOUD." Trent Reznor on the forthcoming Nine Inch Noize album
By Paul Brannigan published
The story behind the new Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize collaboration

Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson pays tribute to his late former bandmate Joey Jordison
By Matt Mills published
Slipknot’s founding drummer departed the band in 2013, before dying in July 2021 aged 46

Watch R&B superstar Thundercat play bass for his former band, thrash metal hellraisers Suicidal Tendencies, at Coachella last weekend
By Matt Mills published
The man born Stephen Bruner was a member of the California band for almost 10 years before leaving to focus on his solo career
Latest Metal Hammer Features

Ten albums that prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that 1980 was the greatest year ever for hard rock and heavy metal
By Paul Brannigan published
Ozzy reborn! AC/DC back! Iron Maiden on the prowl! 1980 rocked

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: April 17 2026
By Rich Hobson published
Black metal sax solos, wild prog metal symphonies and a new album from technocore masters Electric Callboy lead this week's best new metal songs

The vinyl rescue kit: 8 budget buys to protect and enhance your Record Store Day finds
By Scott Munro published
I've picked out a variety of accessories for your new record player that'll keep your vinyl in great condition and enhance your listening pleasure

What its like being in a major metal band before they blow up
By Dave Everley, Paul Travers published
It's a long way to the top, if you play rock'n'roll

9 stylish and affordable vinyl storage upgrades for your Record Store Day 2026 scores
By Scott Munro published
With options ranging from portable vinyl crates to integrated stands for your records and turntable, there's no excuse not to make room for your RSD26 purchases

How Mikael Åkerfeldt fell in love with prog, even though his friends hated what he was doing
By Dom Lawson published
Making up for childhood poverty, the Opeth mastermind championed classic bands of the 70s when no one else cared – which made him a strange figure on the 90s Swedish metal scene
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Latest Metal Hammer Reviews

Nine Inch Nails get a Clubland-style remix: Review
By Rich Hobson published
Nine Inch Nails and recent tourmate Boys Noize have teamed up for a killer remix album to commemorate their Coachella sets

Mysterious Viking war trance duo Eihwar bring a party like no other to London
By Merlin Alderslade published
Eihwar bring the bangers to the UK capital

Kreator bring demons, wicker men and the most fire this side of Parkway Drive to stunning London show
By Matt Mills published
Supported by Nails, Exodus and Carcass, the German luminaries reach a new level of pageantry

Powerwolf conquer Wembley Arena: Review
By Rich Hobson published
Powerwolf might have enough pyro to level a city, but they've got singalongs to unite the masses

Lamb Of God's new album Into Oblivion is their best in well over a decade
By Stephen Hill published
Lamb Of God's new album is their best since Resolution - at the very least

Foo Fighters return to their punk roots in Manchester
By Rich Hobson published
Dave Grohl winds back the clocks with a very sweaty, very intimate show in Manchester






