Metallica have announced their own festival, and it’s a bit…erm….ah…ah fuck. (more…)

Check out this exclusive clip of Soulfly talking about their epic new album, ‘Enslaved’! Gnarly. (more…)

Three classic Dio albums are getting reissued, deluxe style. Come and find out what new features can be found on ‘Holy Diver’, ‘Last In Line’ and ‘Sacred Heart’! (more…)

They’re one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time, and finally, have a new album with David Lee Roth for the very first time since 1984! Find out what our Man In The Shed Dom Lawson makes of it all… (more…)

Killswitch Engage have posted a photo that all but confirms that Jesse Leach is back in the band! Holy shit! (more…)

Asstodon. Ass. To. Don. Sometimes, you just have to stand up and applaud a fine bit of punwork, and these new Mastodon shorts are one of those times. Epic work. (more…)

Unexpected headline of the day? Probably. Here’s Part 1 of UK rockers Turbowolf interviewing famous writer and journalist Graham Hancock about some of his unusual theories… (more…)

Modern prog metal heroes Periphery hit the UK with Dream Theater this week, and the innovators of the djent explosion have answers some choice questions about their brilliant debut in a new video interview. (more…)

SLAAAAAAAYARRRRRRRGGHHHHHHHH! Slayer have said that they’ll be entering the studio in March to record the follow-up to 2009’s ‘World Painted Blood’. Oh yes. (more…)

Riffs! Riiiiifffffsssss! London stoner metal kings Orange Goblin have unveiled their awesome video for new single ‘Red Tide Rising’. Which, in case you missed the memo, is a fucking beast. Check it out inside! (more…)

Metallica guitarist and second-coolest-curly-haired-axeman-in-rock-after-Slash Kirk Hammett turned up on stage with former band Exodus last weekend, and we’ve found a video to prove it. Nicely done. (more…)

Ozzy, Geezer and Tony have announced that they plan to continue with the Black Sabbath reunion without Bill Ward. Ah….. (more…)

Yeah ya do. The new Metal Hammer doesn’t officially go on sale until next week, but we’re so excited about it that we’re gonna give you a heads-up on some of the cool shit we’re giving away. WARNING: CONTAINS SLAYER. (more…)

Dear Bloodstock, stop being so awesome. Actually, don’t. Come and find out which two ace metal heavyweights have been added to this year’s bill! Get your Bloodstock tickets inside. (more…)

Gill is leaving Metal Hammer after seven years of service, so Merl, Hill and a returning Terry Bezer are all in the Podcast studio to bid him farewell in style! Plus, we chat about the new Download announcements, review the new Iron Maiden DVD, debate ‘Lulu’ once again, plus dream festival lineups, jam tarts, oh fuck it, just get involved. THANK YOU GILL! (more…)

It’s on its way, baby! Everyone’s favourite top-hatted guitar god Slash will finish up his new album next week, and from the way everything is shaping up, it looks like it’s gonna be a blinder. (more…)

Brighton mob Johnny Wore Black are releasing a special single in aid of the Help For Heroes charity, and have roped in Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson to help out! (more…)

Hellfest has reaffirmed its position as one of the absolute Dons of European festivals by finalising its lineup and making us all consider moving to France. Jesus tits it’s looking good. (more…)

Nooooooooooooo! Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has posted a new blog stating that his status in the reunion is uncertain due to “unsignable” contract negotiations. Hmmm. (more…)

You heard. Just when we thought we couldn’t love Bruce Dickinson any more (and believe us, we saw the new ‘En Vivo!’ DVD this week, so we thought that, we really did), we find out he decided to go and hang out on a nuclear sub for three days. As you do. (more…)