The A-Z of Opeth By Tom O'Boyle published 5 June 19 Everything you need to know about Swedish prog metal titans Opeth, in alphabetical order
Every Cannibal Corpse album ranked from worst to best By Adam Rees published 11 March 19 We cast a fearful eye over the career of death metal's most revered sickos
How Keith Flint and the Prodigy lit a fire under metal By MÖRAT published 4 March 19 By taking dance music into heavy new territories, The Prodigy started a fire under metal that burned so brightly, it couldn’t be ignored
Why Lamb Of God’s Ashes Of The Wake was the dawn of a new era for metal By Merlin Alderslade published 21 February 19 Back in 2004, Lamb Of God’s major label debut signalled the dawn of a new era in American metal – and the confirmation of the heirs to Pantera’s throne
We got Ghost, Anthrax, Parkway Drive and more to make us the ultimate metal playlist By Merlin Alderslade published 18 February 19 We celebrate 50 years of metal in the new issue of Metal Hammer
Alice In Chains’ Facelift: the grunge masterpiece that kickstarted the 90s By Stephen Hill published 12 February 19 Alice In Chains debut Facelift was the first grunge album to break into the mainstream. For the band who made it, things would never be the same again
At The Gates‘ Slaughter Of The Soul: the album that changed metal forever By Dom Lawson published 7 February 19 With 1995‘S Slaughter Of The Soul album, Sweden’s At The Gates blazed a burning new trail for metal
Why Behemoth’s The Satanist is the greatest extreme metal album of the 21st century By Dayal Patterson published 3 February 19 Behemoth's masterpiece not only marked Nergal's return from the brink, it served as extreme metal's crowning achievement
How Nightwish’s Floor Jansen has spent a lifetime silencing the dickheads By Dave Everley published 9 January 19 Floor Jansen isn’t just the singer with the world’s biggest symphonic metal band – she’s a figurehead for female musicians everywhere
Metal stars remember their spookiest ever Halloweens By Metal Hammer published 30 October 18 Mastodon, Gojira, Steel Panther and more grab a torch to investigate their spookiest Halloween experiences and deepest fears…
A light goes out: Chester Bennington, 1976-2017 By Tom Bryant published 20 July 18 Chester Bennington’s voice soundtracked a generation and introduced them to a world of heavy music. We remember the man behind the songs, and a life gone far too soon
Vinnie Paul: the albums that changed my life By Metal Hammer published 25 June 18 Pantera and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul digs deep into his record collection to pick the ten records that changed his life
Metal Hammer Podcast Episode 7: Nine Inch Nails, Parkway Drive and more By Metal Hammer published 22 March 18 Episode 7 of the Metal Hammer Podcast is live on iTunes
The Shining: "This is the first time we've combined anger with real sadness" By Dom Lawson published 15 January 18 Niklas Kvarforth’s ongoing battle with mental health issues has fuelled one of the most turbulent yet entrancing journeys in the extreme metal scene. Has his 10th album seen him turn a corner?
How Amenra are pushing the boundaries of metal's outer limits By Christina Wenig published 10 January 18 One of the most immense and transformative entities to have erupted from the underground, Amenra are journeying to the physical and spiritual outer limits
Return of the kings: Morbid Angel are back By Dom Lawson published 10 January 18 A fanbase-splitting album. The departure of a much-loved frontman. After a rocky few years, death metal legends Morbid Angel are freshly refined and back doing what they do best
Of Mice & Men: "This album is the opposite of Cold World" By Hywel Davies published 10 January 18 Just over a year ago, Of Mice & Men faced an uncertain future after the departure of frontman Austin Carlile. Now, they’re ready to start their next chapter
How Silence Festival is putting Nepal's metal scene on the map By Dave Everley published 9 January 18 Overcoming natural disasters and corrupt cops, Silence festival aims to put Nepal’s metal scene on the map and become a destination for international bands. We flew out to raise our horns
Watain: "We're going to war for the Devil" By Tom O' Boyle published 9 January 18 It’s not a threat. It’s a promise. As Watain unleash their most ferocious album in a decade, Erik Danielsson unveils their new mission statement
2018: Metal Hammer's ultimate preview By Metal Hammer published 2 January 18 Everything you need to know about metal music over the coming 12 months