The Metal Hammer Podcast

Merl and El celebrate the news that Gojira are returning with a new album, plus answer a ton of your questions, including our ultimate metal compilation (with a gruelling twist...), how much we miss gigs, our favourite Iron Maiden songs post-2000, best and worst guest spots on metal records and much, much more.

Merl and El discuss the news that Iron Maiden are finally getting a nomination for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Will the band change their stance on it now? And why exactly did it take so long? Plus, they review two big new albums out this week - the resurrected Love And Death project from Korn guitarist Head (featuring an inexplicable Justin Bieber cover - yes, really), and the newie from Taylor Momsen's The Pretty Reckless. Who is definitely not Dr Karl Kennedy.

Merl, El and Jonathan talk through the allegations directed at Marilyn Manson, plus reveal the latest issue - a tribute to Children Of Bodom's Alexi Laiho.

Merl, El and Jonathan shed a light on the problems facing metal bars in the UK (and how we can help), plus review the astounding new albums from Tribulation and Divide And Dissolve. They also battle for the soul of bin-bound Limp Bizkit. Poor Fred.

Merl and El fight off deadline fatigue to review the new Wardruna album, discuss the postponement of Glastonbury 2020 and much more!

Merl and Steve discuss the shocking situation surrounding Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer, plus the debate around politics and metal that has erupted in its wake. We also talk Marko's departure from Nightwish, review the new release from Emma Ruth Rundle and Thou, and more!

Merl and El pay tribute to beloved Children Of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho, who recently passed away at the age of 41, as well as preview the year ahead in metal.

It's the biggest podcast of the year! Merl, El, Steve and Jonathan count down the 20 best albums of 2020, featuring Deftones, Code Orange, Trivium, Enslaved, Napalm Death and many more, plus pick some extra albums from across the year that made a big impact. See you in 2021, yeah?

Merl, El and Steve rate the recent new videos from The Hu and Architects, unveil the big end of year issue of Metal Hammer and a whole heap more!

Merl, El and Jonathan discuss recent updates on new Slipknot and Limp Bizkit albums (hint: one's more likely than the other), pick their favourite Christmas bangers and review the debut album from Pothamus.

Merl, El and Steve review the recent livestreams by Metallica and Architects, plus rate this year's Grammy nominations and review new and recent albums from Palm Reader, Killer Be Killed, Hatebreed and more.

Merl, El and Steve review the new King 810 album, decide who from the metal world would make it into their government, and induct a System Of A Down album into the Hall Of Fame - but which one?

Merl, El and Steve jump on a special bonus podcast to talk through the surprise news that System Of A Down have released two new songs, what this means for their future and, most importantly, whether the songs are any good!

El, Jonathan and Steve review the new Solstafir album, rate a bumper crop of livestreams, and discuss what what we'd change if we were appointed the God of metal.

Merl, El and Steve review the new Bring Me The Horizon EP, celebrate/commiserate 20 years of Hybrid Theory, rate the recent Fever 333 stream and a whole lot more.