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Alex Terrible says he isn't a Nazi - but admits he's made mistakes
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Demon Hunter vs KPop Demon Hunters: Christian metal band sue Netflix alleging copyright infringement over hit animated movie
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GoFundMe launched for Indonesian metal bands stranded in Ireland after being allegedly abandoned by promoter
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Megadeth have at least two songs left over from their final album – but Dave Mustaine isn’t sure he’ll release them
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Latest Metal Hammer News

Alex Terrible says he isn't a Nazi - but admits he's made mistakes
By Rich Hobson, Stephen Hill Published
Slaughter To Prevail's Bloodstock appearance reignited the debate around the band's controversies. But Alex Terrible isn't shying away from criticism - and acknowledges his mistakes

Demon Hunter vs KPop Demon Hunters: Christian metal band sue Netflix alleging copyright infringement over hit animated movie
By Paul Brannigan Published
Seattle metallers argue that cartoon demon hunters are causing confusion and infringing upon their career

GoFundMe launched for Indonesian metal bands stranded in Ireland after being allegedly abandoned by promoter
By Matt Mills Published
Deadsquad, Jasad and Death Vomit cancelled gigs in Cork and London after accommodation and transport plans fell through

Megadeth have at least two songs left over from their final album – but Dave Mustaine isn’t sure he’ll release them
By Matt Mills Published
MegaDave names two (possibly three) offcuts from the thrashers’ self-titled swansong

Ozzfest confirms return to Birmingham’s Villa Park next year
By Matt Mills Published
The venue hosted Ozzy Osbourne’s final show shortly before his death last summer

Ghost’s Tobias Forge remembers the severe food poisoning that forced him to cancel Mexico gig last year
By Matt Mills Published
The costumed hard rockers scrapped the first of three shows in Mexico City, which was set to be filmed for their upcoming documentary 2 Big To Rig

Queens Of The Stone Age announce new album title via bloody game of five-finger fillet. "Does it hurt? Of course it hurts!"
By Fraser Lewry Published
Those of a nervous disposition are advised to look away now
Latest Metal Hammer Features

The best metal albums of 2026 (so far)
By Matt Mills, Rich Hobson Published
Lamb Of God, Dimmu Borgir, Evanescence: it's been a great year for metal (and we're not done yet)

Nightwish’s Floor Jansen on her worst album – and the prog metal deep cut which makes her cry
By Hannah May Kilroy Published
The velvet-voiced symphonic metal singer details the soundtrack of her life

The story of Slayer vs Slayer, the 80s metal Battle Of The Bands with only one winner
By Dave Everley Published
Two bands, one name, one crazy gig – this is what happened when a pre-fame Slayer shared a bill with another band named Slayer

The story behind Kiss's ultimate party anthem, Rock And Roll All Nite
By Classic Rock Magazine Published
Kiss desperately needed a hit. So they wrote Rock And Roll All Nite, and it's become part of the cultural furniture

The best new metal songs you need to hear this week: August 14 2026
By Rich Hobson Published
Mastodon, Green Lung and Noctule are among the best new metal songs you need to hear this week

The day that Metallica trolled the world
By Paul Brannigan Published
How Metallica had the last laugh at Glastonbury 2014, and became the first metal band ever to headline the festival
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Latest Metal Hammer Reviews

Castle Rat look like future headliners at Bloodstock: review
By Rich Hobson Published
Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock

Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review
By Rich Hobson Published
Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock

Nevermore make a triumphant return to the UK: Bloodstock review
By Rich Hobson Published
The new line-up of Nevermore proves a fitting celebration of their legacy - and a hopeful new beginning

Bleed From Within just proved why they deserve to be given a chance to headline Bloodstock
By Stephen Hill Published
Scotland's premier metal export absolutely smash it on Bloodstock's main stage

Slaughter To Prevail pass their big Bloodstock test with flying colours (and lots of breakdowns)
By Stephen Hill Published
Slaughter To Prevail prove themselves worthy headliners with a crushingly heavy, fire-powered set at Bloodstock

Metal legends Sepultura are bowing out in style as they steal the show at Bloodstock 2026
By Stephen Hill Published
The Brazilian metal machine is on its final lap, and their incredible showing at Bloodstock might just be the set of the day







