Latest Metal Hammer News
Nicko McBrain would be “delighted” to drum on Iron Maiden’s next album – on one condition
The 74-year-old retired from the stage in December 2024, almost two years after suffering a mini-stroke which paralysed the left side of his body
New Slipknot track Arsenal "not really representative" of songs that will appear on upcoming album
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root says new single Arsenal won't be on the band's upcoming 8th album
Mastodon slam "meritless lawsuit" which claims band used Brent Hinds' likeness to promote new album
Estate of Brent Hinds claims Mastodon used his likeness, revealed private info and never paid what was owed
Dave Mustaine reflects on firing David Ellefson, and recalls the moment he found out about those explicit videos
"It was impossible to separate fact from fiction, truth from fantasy"
Day-drinking with Motorhead legend Lemmy was not for the faint-hearted
One man's story of an afternoon partying with late Motorhead legend Lemmy
Man pleads guilty to outraging public decency and fined after admitting having sex on ferris wheel at Download 2026
Man who became viral 'star' at Download 2026 says he is "thoroughly ashamed and embarrassed"
Tony Iommi had doubts about Black Sabbath appearing at historic Back To The Beginning show
Black Sabbath's final set might not have happened if Tony Iommi had had his way
Latest Metal Hammer Features
Zombie metal lunatics Dominum are the missing link between Sabaton, Ghost and The Walking Dead
With their albums invading the top 10 at home in Germany, Dominum's brand of zombie metal is proving infectious
How My Chemical Romance took over the world with the bold and brilliant The Black Parade
20 years on, the story behind My Chemical Romance's transformation from cult punks to global superstars with The Black Parade
“We were one of the first bands to take punk and mix it with glam and metal. We started a whole new trend”: How Motley Crue created the album that invented 80s hair metal with help from an ex-construction worker and Queen’s producer
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil on the debut album shaped an entire decade
The wild and wonderful story of Primus: the world's weirdest band
From auditioning for Metallica to writing one of TV's most iconic theme tunes and irritating a Hollywood star, Primus are the world's weirdest band - and proud
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: September 11, 2026
Slipknot, Spiritbox, and Suicide Silence are among those serving up this week's best new metal songs
What Motörhead legend Lemmy thought of AC/DC icon Bon Scott
Lemmy first saw AC/DC when they were playing in a London pub – and he immediately felt an affinity with their chaotic frontman
Latest Metal Hammer Reviews
Are Anthrax nearing the end? If so Cursum Perficio is a solid if imperfect send-off
After 12 albums and 45 years, Anthrax are still trying new things on Cursum Perficio
Necropolitan proves Green Lung might be the UK's answer to Ghost
Necropolitan charts yet another resounding success for Britain's hottest doom metal band
President live up to the hype with Blood Of Your Empire
They might be masked and mysterious, but the subjects and themes of President's debut are deeply personal
"Thank you for always making this feel like home." Turnstile strengthen and expand their UK Love Connection at feel-good All Points East show
Summer showers can't stop Turnstile sparking joy in London's Victoria Park
Turnstile have managed to unite Elton John and Dying Fetus and actually make it work
New Turnstile project Never Enough: Versions is a near-resounding success
Beartooth's Caleb Shomo vanquishes his demons on Pure Ecstasy
Trading out angst and pain for self-love and hope, Beartooth sound more powerful than ever
Mastodon triumph over tragedy with Marrow Deep
The departure of guitarist Brent Hinds in 2025 might've spelled disaster for Mastodon, but the prog metal pioneers are ambitious as ever
“A blur of Rhinestones sparkling in the spotlights”: Ghost offer a rare, stylish glimpse behind the curtain with concert film/documentary 2 Big To Rig
Sweden’s hard rock devil church celebrate their fans and crew alike in this dazzling backstage look. Mild spoilers ahead…