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Faith No More: The inside story of The Real Thing

Faith No More had already created two slabs of splendidly twisted noise, but it was the addition of vocalist Mike Patton for third album The Real Thing that sent them tumbling into rock’s stratosphere...

How Poison Idea’s Steve Hanford Found His Ultimate Inspiration In Prison

For Steve Hanford of hardcore legends Poison Idea, getting sent to jail changed his creative path entirely.

6 Of The Best Self-Released Extreme Metal Albums Of 2019

Here are six fearsome albums from 2019 that prove label support isn't always a requirement.

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl: The live shows that made me

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl looks back at a life lived and loved in venues – from the weird to the ginormous…

FEVER 333's Jason Aalon Butler On Family, Fatherhood And Fighting The Good Fight

Since the release of STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS, FEVER 333's Jason Aalon Butler has been on a mission to capture hearts, minds and so much more…

7 Things We Learned On The Sunday Of Download Festival 2019

Here's what went down on the final day of Download festival 2019 – from soul covers to sad goodbyes

What Happened When Tool Headlined Download 2019

Tool closed a sensational weekend of music at this year's Download festival in mindblowing fashion

In Pictures: The Slayer Fans Of Download Festival

Slayer play their last-ever UK show tonight at Download festival

12 Of The Best Dads In Heavy Metal

This Father's Day, we honour 12 of metal's greatest patriarchs.

What Happened When Slipknot Headlined Download 2019

Slipknot brought the Saturday of Download festival to close in inimitable fashion

12 Things We Learned On The Saturday Of Download Festival 2019

Here’s what went down on the second day of Download Festival 2019 – from black masses to black metal

Read This Interview With Fiddlehead's Pat Flynn And Then Call Your Dad

The Fiddlehead and Have Heart frontman reflects on his father, generation divides and growing up in hardcore

Coven's Jinx Dawson on 50 Years of Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls

Jinx Dawson, Coven frontwoman and arguably heavy metal's founder, talks about the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut.

In Pictures: The Slipknot Fans Of Download Festival

Slipknot are headlining Download Festival tonight and their biggest fans have turned up for the occasion

9 Things We Learned On The Friday Of Download Festival 2019

Here's what went down on the first day of Download Festival 2019 – from Whitesnake's hair to Def Leppard's bare torso

A deep dive into Metallica’s Whiskey In The Jar video

Every scene of Metallica’s Whiskey In The Jar video, in forensic detail…

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