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September 30
- "What an unbelievable honour." Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi receives MBE at Windsor Castle, releases new single Stormwatcher
- "You can't try to force people into a position." U2's Bono addresses the controversy over rapper Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's US stadium tour following "Free Palestine" speech
- Slam Dunk and ArcTanGent announce headline acts for 2027
- Nicko McBrain’s pastor urged him to continue with Iron Maiden despite Satanic panic controversy: “If it’s something God doesn’t want you to do, He’ll let you know”
- "For the first five minutes, it’s euphoria. During the last five minutes, it's hostile – they're throwing quarters at our dicks!" Tom Morello looks back on Rage Against The Machine's infamous naked protest at Lollapalooza '93
- "New tunes, new dance moves, new hair hats. Figure it out." A Perfect Circle announce North American tour, share new single To Whom It May Concern
September 29
- A Roger Waters-sanctioned Pink Floyd Show will tour North America next year
- "My dream’s come true!" 16-year-old America's Got Talent winner Nene Royal on performing with Linkin Park, being invited to support Avenged Sevenfold, and how a Deep Purple classic changed her life
- “Don’t expect another Iowa or self-titled record. We’ve been there”: Slipknot’s Jim Root says new album is “gonna hurt some feelings”, agrees with harsh criticism of The End, So Far
- "I genuinely don’t know when I’ll play shows again." Frank Turner to take a break from touring following his tenth and final Lost Evenings festival next year
- Little Angels release first new music in more than three decades. "We would never make a new record unless we felt we still had something to say"
September 28
- "The second Eddie heard our guitars were stolen he insisted I play his." How Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder came to the rescue when a young Irish band had all their equipment stolen on their first American headline tour
- Oasis reveal streaming release date for Don’t Look Back in Anger documentary
- Get an exclusive Chelsea Wolfe bundle featuring a special magazine cover and limited edition key ring, only with Metal Hammer
- Slipknot announce 2027 world tour - including Wembley Stadium show with Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore and Hatebreed
- "From Black Sabbath and Metallica to Spiritbox and Castle Rat, we've been proud to fly the flag." Metal Hammer to mark 40th anniversary with year-long celebration including special events, exclusive collaborations and more
- "This brings back so many memories." Watch Nirvana reunite on stage and pay tribute to Kurt Cobain as they accept their MTV VMA Vanguard award
- "The time has come to say farewell." Rod Stewart announces final ever tour for 2027
- Yes to release complete studio recordings from both Keys To Ascension albums, on vinyl for the very first time
- Oasis instantly sell out all 42 shows on Live '27 tour
September 27
- Botanical Rhapsody: Brian May launches Red Special Gin. "Like the electric guitar, this has to be enjoyed responsibly!"
- Toyah and Robert Fripp unleash sprightly cover of the MC5's incendiary call to arms Kick Out The Jams
- Slipknot are teasing some big news – and it involves Wembley Stadium: “If you’re 555…”
September 26
- Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. performs with members of Pearl Jam ahead of band's Ohana Festival slot
- "A nice, cheerful subject!" Peter Gabriel ponders mortality on new single Face The Wall
- Ritchie Blackmore addresses the reaction to his surprise Deep Purple reunion: “It seemed to go down like I just invented the cure for cancer”
- Watch video for Clutch track Wasted Lands from upcoming album of the same name
- Soundgarden release official footage of return to live action with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready
September 25
- Is Ghost’s Tobias Forge secretly recording a new death metal project? “He’s sitting in his studio again and no one’s allowed in. He’s doing something!”
- Jamey Jasta reveals advice from Metallica’s James Hetfield that helped him quit drinking: “you just have to know that you can do a show sober”
- Watch Anika Nilles lose stick during Tom Sawyer fill and recover beautifully
September 24
- U2 announce new album Carnaval de Luz as Bono promises "loud guitars, deep bass, ecstatic rhythms"
- “There’s never been a precedent for a show like this”: watch the trailer for Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning film – and find out which of the songs performed that day will make the cut
- Watch Linkin Park perform The Emptiness Machine with America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal at last night’s grand final results show
- Get the ultimate Imminence fan bundle through Metal Hammer: exclusive Axis Mundi double-vinyl, magazine cover, plus sticker set
- Bullet For My Valentine announce new album featuring Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos, debut lead single and title track Social Apocalypse
- Canadian lyricist and Rush collaborator Pye Dubois dead at 77
September 23
- Hayley Williams pays tribute to New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert, her ex-husband, saluting the late guitarist for his positive influence on the pop-punk and hardcore scenes
- Oasis extend their 2027 world tour, adding new shows in the UK, Italy and Germany due to "phenomenal demand"
- “He came into my room with all these drugs falling out his hands”: Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain recalls meeting Ozzy Osbourne – and how the Prince Of Darkness saved his life
- Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson dead at 79
- Rush donate $785,000 to secure Neil Peart Memorial in Lakeside Park
September 22
- Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- "These really violent kids started to tear the place apart. It was like The Shining, with axes coming through the walls." The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson on his band's wildest early show
- Dragonforce announce first album with new singer Alissa-White Gluz, release lead single Hunger Of The Beast: “unlike any Dragonforce album you’ve ever heard, and unlike any metal albums out there”
- Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is Metallica frontman James Hetfield’s ‘riff lord’: “He is the one that has inspired me the most for my rhythm playing and songwriting”
- Slipknot appear to tease new tour as cryptic posters pop up across the Americas
- Nightwish leader Tuomas Holopainen thinks the symphonic metal superstars could continue without him: “Nightwish has always been more than the sum of its parts”
September 21
- Is Carrie Underwood working on a secret rock album with Axl Rose?
- 'Dolly Parton Day' to be celebrated in Nashville and in California on September 25, aka 9/25
- Ozzfest confirms US return for 2027
September 20
- Watch William Shatner cover Metallica, Ozzy, Motörhead and more as he fronts his first heavy metal show at the age of 95
- New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45. "While we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived"
- Watch Shawn 'Clown' Crahan reveal vision behind video for new Slipknot single Arsenal
- Symphonic metal vocalist Amanda Somerville diagnosed with "malignant and aggressive brain tumour"
September 18
- Keith Richards joins pop star PinkPantheress, rapper Travis Scott, country giant Morgan Wallen on Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album
- Rising stars Dirty Honey announce third album Catch My Butterfly. "We've made mistakes, gotten over past regrets, lived more, and become better songwriters"
- Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson pay tribute to Neil Peart at documentary premiere. "There's a whole side of him that a lot of you don't really know"
- Pink Floyd to release special San Tropez orange vinyl reissue of Meddle for National Album Day
September 17
- 4 Non Blondes’ hitmaker Linda Perry’s life and career explored in new film Let It Die Here - here’s how to watch it from anywhere
- “Before our first show, I thought I was going to die!” The new issue of Metal Hammer features Nightwish on the cover
- “No matter how bad it gets, you can create something out of the dregs of your life”: The wild past and crazy transformations of Rory – rock’s new “ADHD bitch”
- Hanoi Rocks announce The Complete Collection 1981-1984. "I recommend this box set to everybody!" says Michael Monroe
- Judge set to preside over sexual assault lawsuit against Aerosmith's Steven Tyler stands down two weeks ahead of scheduled trial
September 16
- Metallica's M72 tour returns - with the support act they thanked for 'raising the bar' back on board
- Brian May is weighing up the pros and cons of an Abba Voyage-style avatar show for Queen. "The doors are open, but I don't know if we're gonna walk through."
- Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning movie is finally being released in October: “There’s never been anything like that that’s happened in the history of rock and roll!”
- Kelly Osbourne reveals the final conversation she had with dad Ozzy: “He got to say goodbye. And then he let go.”
- Trainspotting director Danny Boyle wanted to reunite the original Undertones and Sex Pistols line-ups to play the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
- Nightwish got blamed for ugly Tarja Turunen split “for good reason”, Tuomas Holopainen admits: “It was like we were these evil neanderthals who’d hurt our wonderful ex-singer”
- "Jason and I have committed ourselves to creating a final Enid recording." The Enid announce their retirement from touring and one final album
- Ian Gillan reveals all about Ritchie Blackmore's recent Deep Purple cameo. "It was a public demonstration of friendship and good memories"
- Attention, earthlings! Watch alien duo Angine de Poitrine debut new song Zugzegk on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
September 15
- Def Leppard launch new box set with previously unreleased cover of The Beatles' Revolution
- "You're an idiot!" Fleetwood Mac producer reveals which member of the band tried to strangle him during the recording of Rumours classic Go Your Own Way
- "I am not a Nazi. I have never considered myself a Nazi, and I never will." Slaughter to Prevail vocalist Alex Terrible addresses far-right accusations again in lengthy Instagram post
- "I was concerned Ozzy was going to blow himself out." Why Tony Iommi initially didn't want to play Black Sabbath's final show - or record a new Sabbath album
- Satyricon once played their heretic black metal at a Norwegian fashion show: “I have no idea who came up with the idea!”
September 14
- David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen reunite for TEDx event. "This is a step towards world peace"
- Oasis announce mammoth Live '27 world tour. "After a period of reflection 'The Most Damaging Pop Cultural Force In Recent British History' has declared itself fit for purpose and will once again return to lift the spirits of the people."
- Sick Of It All guitarist Pete Koller addresses the band’s future following his brother Lou’s death: “Before Lou passed, he said a couple of things that he wanted us to do”
- Halloween director John Carpenter wants to make a Metallica music video
- My Chemical Romance bring King Diamond onstage to ‘knight’ them in Texas: “Anyone can be a dictator, but not everyone can be a king!”
- Rick Springfield reflects on killing a man during trip to entertain troops in Vietnam. "It's hard for me to face that I was responsible for the end of a life"
- Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome dead at 71. "A one-man hurricane tearing up the musical landscape with his feral guitar riffs and manic energy"
September 13
- Nicko McBrain would be “delighted” to drum on Iron Maiden’s next album – on one condition
- New Slipknot track Arsenal "not really representative" of songs that will appear on upcoming album
September 12
- Mastodon slam "meritless lawsuit" which claims band used late Brent Hinds' likeness to promote new album
- Legendary drummer Carmine Appice on writing Rod Stewart’s biggest hit on a drum machine – and then getting fired: “I don’t know why it happened, and neither does he. Somebody didn’t like the fact that I was the second-most popular person in the band”
September 11
- "We were codependent junkies, feeding and fueling each other’s addictions. Ultimately, we had grown apart." Dave Mustaine reflects on firing David Ellefson, and recalls the moment he found out about those explicit videos
- "I'm lying in a pool of blood, vomit, glass and snot, and I feel this acrid breath close to my face, and it's Lemmy going, You’re a lightweight, you’ll never make it." Day-drinking with Motorhead legend Lemmy was not for the faint-hearted
- Oasis tease huge summer 2027 tour with drones display over Manchester
- "His boss rang him to tell him, You're all over the internet." Man pleads guilty to outraging public decency after admitting having sex on ferris wheel at Download 2026
- Steven Wilson announces new album, Requiem For A Village, and shares title track
- "It’s a surprise." Bruce Springsteen has not one, but two new albums in the pipeline
- Return of the Iron Man: Exclusive Tony Iommi interview, only in the new Classic Rock
- That movie about Toyah and Robert Fripp's viral Sunday Lunch success is still in production
- "It's the cost of fighting a debilitating disease and winning." Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine reveals the damage chemotherapy caused while he was being treated for throat cancer
September 10
- “This is like Black Sabbath opening for Green Day”: After collaborating with everyone from Elton John to Hayley Williams, Turnstile tap Florida death metal heroes Obituary to support them later this month
- "Only in Seattle do we get football with a side of grunge.” Soundgarden perform at Seahawks NFL half-time show with The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen and Pearl Jam's Mike McCready
- Bruce Springsteen launches impassioned Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour video. "We rocked the house from one end of the country to the other, and we spoke up in defence of our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our sacred democracy"
- Bryan Adams announces new album How's It Goin', a "deeply personal musical love letter to Canada"
September 9
- Watch Evanescence and Poppy play their Spiritbox crossover End Of You live for the first time ever
- Audio masters Pro-Ject bring the “mechanical soul” of the open road to the home with new Harley-Davidson turntable
- Slipknot surprise release brand new song Arsenal: "It is absolutely a pummelling experience" says Corey Taylor
- Supertramp's surviving members launch new partnership website
- "Tom Scholz is the Donald Trump of rock ’n’ roll. He’s not horrible, but he’s a narcissist." Former Boston drummer hits out at bandleader Tom Scholz
- The mysterious woman who appeared on the cover of Black Sabbath's debut album has released a rock opera
September 8
- Previously unreleased Van Halen recording to be released with limited edition Alex Van Halen book
- A backstage pass to the 2025 Oasis reunion tour – here's how to watch the new film Don’t Look Back In Anger
- Steven Wilson launches Requiem For A Village website and shares video trailer
- Watch fiery footage of Slayer performing Reign In Blood in full as they kick off 40th-anniversary celebrations
- Spiritbox debut new song Mourning ahead of European tour kickoff this week
- Watch ex-Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz’s Blue Medusa make live debut at surprise show also featuring Kreator and Heaven Shall Burn
September 7
- "This comment is so unnecessary at this time in our lives, but I guess the truth hurts." Sammy Hagar responds to Alex Van Halen calling him "a complete idiot"
- "They don’t want these tapes to be sold... They want them back in their possession." Oasis 'unhappy' about upcoming auction of recordings worth over one million pounds
- 70,000 Tons Of Metal 2027 tickets go on sale, with 30 of 60 bands for the Caribbean metal cruise confirmed
- Steve Hackett stars in brand new Kompendium video for Lilly
- “A true one-of-one human being in every aspect of life”: metal, hardcore, wrestling worlds pay tribute to ex-Every Time I Die guitarist Andy Williams after shock death aged 48
- “This is what we just finished recording the new record with…”: Korn have recorded drums (and maybe more) for their long-awaited new studio album
- "I spoke to him the night before he passed. The next day, gone." Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recalls heartbreaking final conversation with Ozzy Osbourne
September 6
- The Darkness announce best-of album and tiny London celebration show. "Crock Of Hits will hold you as you tremble. And gently force you to succumb to its aural splendour"
- Former Every Time I Die guitarist and AEW wrestler Andy Williams dead at 48
- AC/DC Toronto show in doubt after venue suffers significant storm damage
September 5
- The time Johnny Rotten tried to join Krautrock pioneers Can: “He was phoning and leaving messages at night. And I had to tell him, ‘It’s too late’”
September 4
- "Now I can step back. Congratulations." Journey frontman Arnel Pineda hints at exit as the hard rock legends invite tribute band vocalist onstage at two Japanese shows
- Not seen Arch Enemy’s new singer in the flesh yet? Watch pro-shot video of the melodeath band’s 85-minute Summer Breeze 2026 headline set
- Get a unique, crystal-clear double-vinyl version of Rick Wakeman's new album and a signed issue of Prog here!
- The Wakemans, uncensored, grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
- Celebrate 25 years of System Of A Down’s Toxicity with this stunning amber vinyl – and a 7” single featuring a long-lost bonus track
- Squeeze issue statement after worker dies at venue
September 3
- "I did not commit a crime." Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert denies attempted first-degree murder, promises to press charges against police, prosecutors and his own attorneys
- Fontaines D.C. announce UK stadium and outdoor shows and two huge homecoming gigs in Ireland
- Roger Daltrey comes clean on The Who's drummer problems. "It's never been the same since Keith died. I can't pretend it has"
- Brütal Legend 2 is finally happening – if the game’s developer can raise $100 million: “We’d love to do it, but a game like that requires significant funding”
- Hear metal queen Doro Pesch uncork heavy cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way featuring Whitesnake and Sepultura members
- Bring Me The Horizon follow in Metallica, Linkin Park and Slipknot's footsteps as they add one of their songs to Fortnite Festival
- Saxon launch Gods Of Thunder album and release epic title track. "A mighty tale of Celtic mythology, packed with the spirit and power of true heavy metal"
September 2
- Listen to long-lost Phil Lynott song Can't Get Away
- "All the shows we performed on this small tour were extraordinarily vulnerable. We hope that translates." Yeah Yeah Yeahs release live Royal Albert Hall album and concert film
- Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with a Motionless In White cover and a UK-exclusive red vinyl copy of new album Decades
- “Equal amounts extreme anxiety and unbelievable pleasure”: Mastodon look back on the pressure and delight of playing Black Sabbath’s final show
- "People still ask me when I'm gonna join them. Once a week, some **** will message me." Are Gallows hinting at a reunion with Frank Carter?
- “When life is difficult to process, you feel like you’re the crazy one”: Jay Weinberg opens up on therapy following Slipknot firing
September 1
- "No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.” United States Secretary of Defense told Army Chief of Staff to stand down over Kid Rock helicopter flyby investigation
- "We recorded 12 songs in five days. It’s not as hard as you think." Punk rock supergroup Fake Names share Until It's Normal, the first song taken from upcoming album Punk Ruins
- Mastodon fans! Get a t-shirt unavailable in the shops and an exclusive Metal Hammer cover, only through Louder
- “A moment we’ll remember forever”: symphonic metal stars Epica to celebrate 25th anniversary with Royal Albert Hall extravaganza in 2027
- Rush add more dates to Fifty Something tour. "Life is nothing if not surprising, and we're doing fine and having a blast"