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The 10 scariest heavy metal album covers of all time

These albums by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Slayer will terrify you before you even press play

Metal Hammer · Oct 31, 2023

“I don’t want to equal people’s expectations – I want to exceed them.” How Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to Iron Maiden and saved the band's career

In the late ’90s, Iron Maiden were creatively flagging and unable to fill venues. Then two of their most adored members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith, returned to make them megastars again.

Metal Hammer · Aug 30, 2023

From 'The Pale Ones' to, erm, 'Gwaaarrrgghhlllgh': 10 legendary metal bands that used to have incredibly goofy names

Before Slipknot, Black Sabbath and Linkin Park became stars, they had names that no one would have ever taken seriously

Metal Hammer · Aug 26, 2023

A beginner’s guide to Iron Maiden in five essential albums

Get a whistle-stop tour of Iron Maiden history with these five essential numbers from The Beast

Metal Hammer · Aug 11, 2023

"I could certainly see death in the rear view mirror." From being a "class clown" to beating cancer, the incredible life and career of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson

Singer, pilot, fencer, beer brewer, businessman...there seemingly isn't anything Bruce Dickinson won't turn his hand to. This is his life story, in his own words

Metal Hammer · Aug 7, 2023

“We came as ambassadors for heavy music, so we did our job”: How butt-plugs, sold out shows and Iron Maiden helped Lord Of The Lost laugh off their Eurovision loss

Lord Of The Lost have met King Charles, played Eurovision and supported Iron Maiden - and that's just in 2023. Behind the scenes with one of Germany's fastest rising metal bands

Metal Hammer · Aug 5, 2023

"It left me paralyzed on my right side...I was worried my career was over": Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain suffered a stroke in January, is still recovering.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain reveals the shocking news on social media, Maiden's manager Rod Smallwood also releases statement

Metal Hammer · Aug 3, 2023

“They pelted the s**t out of them!”: The night Iron Maiden were egged by Sharon Osbourne and friends live on stage

In 2005, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath co-headlined Ozzfest for what should have been a dream festival tour. It became infamous for one of the most public spats in metal history

Metal Hammer · Aug 1, 2023

“It would have been a rip-off”: How Iron Maiden recorded their first great live album – then scrapped it

Beast Over Hammersmith shows Iron Maiden in thunderous form at the height of their relevance. So why has it never been seen in full?

Metal Hammer · Jul 26, 2023

10 times metal bands re-recorded their classic songs – and it actually went well

Re-recording your greatest hits is rarely a good idea. Such superstars as Iron Maiden, Anthrax and Tool absolutely nailed it though.

Metal Hammer · Jul 25, 2023