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“As far as the 80s are concerned, we’re in for some very good heavy metal years”: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford predicted the future of metal in 1979
By Matt Mills published
45 years ago, Judas Priest’s Metal God explained why people love heavy metal. What he said is still accurate in 2024.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has no fears over the future of heavy metal
By Stef Lach published
Dave Mustaine of metal giants Megadeth believes the genre's future is bright

How Slayer legend Kerry King ended up guesting on Sum 41's pop punk anthem What We're All About
By Merlin Alderslade published
Kerry King explains how one of the 2000s' most surprising music crossovers came about

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest on the many ways that heavy metal changed his life
By Merlin Alderslade published
From discovering Metallica and Ozzy as a kid to blasting In Flames, Soilwork and Motionless In White in the gym, Damian Priest is a metalhead through and through

Listen to the doo-wop bands Ronnie James Dio sang in before becoming a heavy metal superstar
By Stephen Hill published
Before Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio, one of heavy metal’s most powerful voices sang in skiffle and doo-wop groups. This is what they sounded like…

"You couldn’t go to an MMA show without hearing this one about 10 times in a night." The ultimate heavy metal gym playlist, by Kris Barras
By Merlin Alderslade published
Nine metal bangers guaranteed to help you get your pump on

“I’m always ready for a kitty cat!” We gave Judas Priest legend Rob Halford a load of kittens to play with and asked him about heavy metal, becoming a gay icon and (sort of) being Dolly Parton's BFF
By Joe Daly published
Rob Halford, a room full of kittens and a leather codpiece - what more could you ask for?

From Ozzy Osbourne and the British Bulldogs to Edge's legendary Slayer entrance, here are 12 times heavy metal ruled WWE's biggest show, Wrestlemania
By Merlin Alderslade published
With Wrestlemania 40 coming this weekend, here are 12 iconic moments heavy metal took over WWE's flagship event

"I think we need more people that can say, ‘I’m sober and that doesn’t make me less of a metal fan.’” Meet the people behind Raven Records, London's new heavy metal record store, coffee joint and, uniquely, alcohol-free bar
By Matt Mills published
Raven Records owners Ben and Chloe are serving riffs, 0% booze, excellent coffee and a message that heavy metal doesn't have to be about getting drunk
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