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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

The nu metal icons’ second album came out on September 4, 2001, and remains a stone-cold classic

Metal Hammer · Sep 4

"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

The case against former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert takes a new twist

Metal Hammer · Sep 3

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”

Double Fine Productions tease a sequel to their 2009 cult classic title starring Jack Black and Ozzy Osbourne, but it’ll set supporters back nine figures

Metal Hammer · Sep 3

“Equal amounts extreme anxiety and unbelievable pleasure”: Mastodon look back on the pressure and delight of playing Black Sabbath’s final show

The Atlanta metal band opened the last gig before Ozzy Osbourne’s death in July 2025

Metal Hammer · Sep 2

"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?

Something appears to be going on behind the scenes

Metal Hammer · Sep 2

“When life is difficult to process, you feel like you’re the crazy one”: Jay Weinberg opens up on therapy following Slipknot firing

The drummer was surprisingly let go in November 2023, shortly before undergoing hip and femur surgery

Metal Hammer · Sep 2

"When I came back, my desk was covered in flowers. That's who Bon Scott was." The story of a friendship with a golden-hearted charmer

Fifa Riccobono was the CEO at AC/DC's Australian record label Albert Music – and a friend to Bon Scott from his first shows

Metal Hammer · Sep 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

President Trump's pal Kid Rock is at the centre of Pete Hegseth's controversial military decision

Metal Hammer · Sep 1

Mastodon fans! Get a t-shirt unavailable in the shops and an exclusive Metal Hammer cover, only through Louder

Celebrate the release of the metal masters’ album Marrow Deep in style

Metal Hammer · Sep 1

The 10 heaviest metal breakdowns of all time

When the beat drops, these songs by Metallica, Slayer and more hit like a freight train

Metal Hammer · Sep 1