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“My mother was a witch’ was a great opening line. His mum probably took offence, but she’s probably forgiven him now”: The lost NWOBHM classic that Metallica turned into one of metal’s most famous songs

How Lars Ulrich and co gave a leg up to a cult early 80s British metal band

Metal Hammer reader’s poll – the best metal albums of 2025

From Ghost to Sleep Token, Babymetal to Spiritbox, these are the albums you said defined metal in 2025

“What’s the last thing a drummer says before getting kicked out of the band? ‘Hey guys, I have a song that I think we should play!'” The story behind the forgotten Nirvana song that Dave Grohl was too nervous to include on their final album

Dave Grohl has proven himself as a hell of a songwriter, but it took some support from his dear friend Kurt to get some self-belief

“I started listening to what the gym guys were listening to. When I first heard Metallica, I was like, ‘Right, this is speaking to me.'” WWE Champion Drew McIntyre reveals what’s on his workout mix – and the huge role music plays in his life

Listening to heavy music and lifting heavy stuff apparently go hand in hand. Who knew?!

Soen – Reliance Review

At their very best, the Sweden-by-way-of-globetrotting Soen has produced music ranging from forlorn and mystical to organ-blaring and heart-wrenching. While we often talk about progressive...

“I wouldn’t do Glastonbury because of the politics of the people who run it.” Brian May rules out Queen performing at Glastonbury festival for the foreseeable future

Queen at Glasto? Don't hold your breath

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