Iron Maiden thank fans who attended Eddfest – and reveal that the festival dive bar was a victim of crime Go behind the scenes at Knebworth Park with Steve Harris and some very enthusiastic fans Metal Hammer · Jul 22
"This performance honours Lemmy's legacy." Hollywood Vampires launch cover of Motörhead's Ace Of Spades Supergroup Hollywood Vampires tour Europe next month to mark the release of the live album At Montreux Jazz Festival Metal Hammer · Jul 22
"I still can’t believe that he’s not with us. There will never be another Ozzy." Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward share reflections on Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of their friend's passing "Gone in body, but his legend lives on" Metal Hammer · Jul 22
"I wanted to dance with it, meld his incendiary words with my soul." Listen to Halestorm's Lzzy Hale take on a Soundgarden rarity with Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega tackle a deep cut from grunge superstars Soundgarden Metal Hammer · Jul 22
Viking death metal berserkers Amon Amarth still Vikings, still death metal, still berserk on new single Gjallarhorn; upcoming album The Allfather Awakens announced Will you accept their 10-song offering on October 2? Metal Hammer · Jul 22
“We have a giant container that we fill with joints, and usually we’ve all eaten 100 to 200 milligrams of edibles”: Hashtronaut, the stoner rockers who make Sleep look straight-edge The Denver trio care about four things: weed, riffs, amps and weed Metal Hammer · Jul 22
Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante kicks violent fan out of US gig: “This show is not gonna continue until we make sure everybody’s safe” The band are touring North America with Evanescence and Nova Twins Metal Hammer · Jul 22
“One of the most consistent forces in heavy music”: Every Mastodon album ranked from worst to best Re-acquaint yourself with the Atlanta behemoth’s back-catalogue before Marrow Deep comes out in August Metal Hammer · Jul 22
“Even if it might lead to a poisonous leg amputation, I’d literally die for the music”: The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen on her journey from child actor to AC/DC-approved rock star She could have peaked with The Grinch aged five. Instead, Taylor Momsen repackaged herself as the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless and lived her rock’n’roll dream. This is her story, in her words. Metal Hammer · Jul 22
“We could have the worst arguments in the world but we would end up laughing”: Sharon Osbourne pays tribute to husband Ozzy one year on from his death The Princess Of Darkness urges fans to “yank up the music really loud” in celebration of the Black Sabbath singer Metal Hammer · Jul 22
A year without Ozzy Osbourne: all the biggest tributes, covers and controversies since the Prince Of Darkness’ death Award wins, all-star celebrations, a divisive AI avatar – these are the ways that Ozzy’s passing rocked the heavy metal world Metal Hammer · Jul 22
"Volunteer, protest, speak up, speak out." Tom Morello announces creation of the Mary Morello Memorial Project to continue his late mother's activism and advocacy for social justice "We invite you to engage first hand in CARING, SERVICE & ACTION" Metal Hammer · Jul 21
“The most impressive Motionless In White album so far”: Pennsylvania’s metalcore stars finally find their identity on Decades More than 20 years since starting, Chris Cerulli and co. escape the shadow of their influences and revel in dark humour Metal Hammer · Jul 21
The DVD that came with Metallica’s St Anger makes metal’s most maligned album make sense Footage of the metal giants’ 2003 rehearsals offers a clearer glimpse at their vision after facing oblivion Metal Hammer · Jul 21
Metal Hammer · Jul 20 "He stands without question as being one of the greatest influences of our time." On the anniversary of Chris Cornell's birth and Chester Bennington's death, this is what the Linkin Park frontman had to say about the Soundgarden legend and his dear friend In summer 2017 following Chris Cornell's death, we spoke to his friend Chester Bennington about the Soundgarden man's legacy. Sadly, it'd prove to be Chester's final interview
Metal Hammer · Jul 20 "His death happened the night before our first rehearsal, which is quite eerie." The surprising story of Ghost mainman Tobias Forge's long lost death metal band, Repugnant Before Ghost, there was Repugnant - but even Tobias later admitted they were never destined for greatness
Metal Hammer · Jul 19 Previously unheard 40-year-old Guns N' Roses rehearsal tape surfaces online The recording, which features early versions of several Appetite For Destruction songs, was made before Guns N' Roses signed to Geffen Records
Metal Hammer · Jul 19 "The thing that scared me the most was when I saw the mask go on." Evan Rachel Wood gives in-depth interview alleging Marilyn Manson is a narcissist "well-versed" in cult-like control Evan Rachel Wood expands on her experience with Marilyn Manson, claiming he studied manipulation tactics
Metal Hammer · Jul 18 Watch Jonathan Davis and X Japan's Yoshiki perform orchestra-backed version of Korn classic Freak On A Leash Korn frontman joins X Japan star Yoshiki in Los Angeles for soaring take on nu metal hit Freak On A Leash
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 "I was there when U2 played the opening night and was awestruck, inspired, energized." Lars Ulrich is excited at the idea of Metallica "conquering" the "intimidating" Las Vegas Sphere "We gotta start thinking about scaling the Sphere mountain and conquering that"
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 "I would go, I'll take Nirvana and Soundgarden and you can have Limp Bizkit and Korn." Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne loves annoying Mike Patton by blaming Faith No More's vocalist for inspiring the birth of nu metal Want to wind up Mike Patton? Here's one way guaranteed to get his goat
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now Mastodon team up with Josh Homme, Bury Tomorrow go industrial and In This Moment make the world's most oppressive club anthem on this week's best new metal song roundup
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 “They let me put a grand piano on the snake pit”: What’s it like supporting Metallica in stadiums? Evanescence’s Amy Lee calls it “so fun” The band behind Bring Me To Life supported the metal giants in Australia and New Zealand last year
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 “Those who dominate and cause pain will ultimately reap what they sow”: In This Moment announce new album Witch, release anti-abuser single Crawl The full, 11-song platter, which features multiple guest stars and a Pink Floyd cover, comes out on August 28
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 Birmingham to honour The Prince Of Darkness with Ozzy Osbourne Day later this month, featuring musical performances, film screenings and exclusive merch The celebrations will take place on July 22, exactly a year after the Black Sabbath singer’s death