The Metal Hammer Podcast

In a special edition of the Podcast, Merl talks to Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall about the Aussie heavyweights' new film Viva The Underdogs. Plus he answers your questions, which means we cover everything from the climate emergency to, um, sandwich fillings. All the big stuff, basically.

In a special edition of the Podcast, Merl talks to Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall about the Aussie heavyweights' new film Viva The Underdogs. Plus he answers your questions, which means we cover everything from the climate emergency to, um, sandwich fillings. All the big stuff, basically.

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have been announced! But why do some of our biggest bands keep getting overlooked?We also pay tribute to legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart, discuss the latest additions to Bloodstock, and delve into the new album from Kaoteon.Plus! Chats about supergroups, the legacy of Emperor, My Chemical Romance's comeback, and whether dogs or cats are best. Basically, all the important issues.

It's new issue week at Metal Hammer! We celebrate 2020 with covers from Parkway Drive, Myrkur, King Diamond and Devin Townsend.We also chat about Kvelertak's new direction, get into the latest album from power metallers Brothers Of Metal, and answer your questions. Includes a 'discussion' on the best decade in metal and our favourite heavy horticultural anthems.PS Our memory card crapped out right at the end. Sorry for the abrupt finish. We've slapped our wrists.

Happy New Year! Merl and El are joined by All Elite Wrestling star Jimmy Havoc to preview the year ahead. Will we get a new Rage album? Can My Chemical Romance really be relevant in 2020? Will Code Orange live up to the hype? And who's bigger: Slipknot or Nine Inch Nails? All this and…… Continue reading 096: 2020 visions with Jimmy Havoc

The gang gets together one last time this year to go through the Metal Hammer top 10 albums of the last 12 months. Merl, Jonathan, El and Alice pick their own album of the year, select an album that deserved more attention, choose their favourite new band, non-metal album, favourite gig and the moment that…… Continue reading 095: End of year special!

El reviews The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in London (with Mr Danny Elfman himself). Spoiler: It was incredible. Plus she and Merl chat AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bloodstock, Steel Panther, hater counts, rubbish fans and intimate shows...

We go inside the latest issue of Metal Hammer, celebrating A7X legend The Rev.Plus! What are we gonna do now Slayer have gone? What's going on with FFDP? And what Iron Maiden thing is Merlin fanboying about this week?We also answer YOUR questions, and re-cast our favourite Christmas movies with metal actors. Write us a cheque please, Hollywood...

It's that time of year again. Merl and El ask why The Grammys never quite seem to get metal right. Plus we review Ghost's almighty show at Wembley Arena, pick bands to make movie albums and pick out the defining metal band from each decade of the last 50 years.

Merl, El and Al discuss the latest news in the world of metal, as per usual, including the surprising news of Motley Crue reuniting after a long, hard four year break... Plus, we discuss which albums would make incredible movies, come up with some award-winning ideas for heavy metal xmas ads that would give John…… Continue reading 091: Rockstars vs Aliens

On this week's show Merl goes on a rant about Five Finger Death Punch, plus the gang rate the new Ozzy single, discuss whether it's OK to wear band merch if you don't know the band and form a wrestling stable (well, kinda).

What a week it's been! Merl, El and Jonathan talk through the My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine reunions, review Threatin, Machine Head and Damnation Festival in the UK, plus debate if Barbies are metal, the least metal bands ever and whether the world really needs ballads.

It's Halloween! Merl, El and Al talk through some of their favourite ever horror movies (after we're done explaining what a horror movie is to Eleanor...erm....), plus we review Rotting Christ in London, pick our dream full-album setlists, try to decode a riddle and much more.

The unholy trinity are back in the studio! Merl reviews Killswitch, interestingly supported by Revocation, Alice reports back on Cradle of Filth's Cruelty and the Beast show and El gives the low down on her trip to the Navajo Nation in the US. Plus, yet another beef in the world of metal – this week…… Continue reading 087: Steel Panther vs Motley Crue

It's the heavy metal feud we'd never thought we see as Machine Head's Robb Flynn and Dope's Edsel cause the internet to have a meltdown. Beyond that, Merl and Briony talk about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's latest gaff, Metallica's mega 2020 plans and much much more.