“For a kid like me, achieving this, it’s a dream.” The Who’s Roger Daltrey receives knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle
“It is an incredible honour"
“We had a call saying, ‘We just got a call from Jim Carrey. He’s making a movie and wants you to be in it.'” How one of the most violent songs in the history of metal ended up being championed by a Hollywood legend
How death metal provocateurs Cannibal Corpse wrote the song that made them infamous
“This is definitely the best we’ve ever been.” Ghost’s Skeletá has been named the album of the year by Metal Hammer – read Tobias Forge’s reaction and see our top 50 albums of 2025
Ghost's fabulous latest album is officially our album of the year - but who else made the list?
The Whole Peace and Thank Goodness For The Translators: A Sonic Voyage Into the Architecture of Understanding
In a time where music often strives to soothe, distract, or entertain, The Whole Peace arrives with a different intention. It is not here to...
Sacred Leather – Keep the Fire Burning Review
I’ve never been to Indiana, so I’m not acquainted with how they do things. After listening to Sacred Leather’s sophomore outing, Keep the Fire Burning,...
Iron Maiden, Ghost, Babymetal and more star in Metal Hammer’s blockbuster End Of Year issue, which comes with an exclusive Iron Maiden pin badge, Halestorm sticker and a 2026 heavy metal calendar
The new issue of Metal Hammer is the biggest of the year, and it’s on sale now!