Metal

Scott Ian playing a grey Strat guitar. His arm is extended in a large strum and his face is screwed up with passion. He has a long grey beard which runs down from his chin.

Anthrax’s Scott Ian celebrates 60th birthday by jamming with Jerry Cantrell, Robb Flynn and Gary Holt

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne is open to reviving Ozzfest so long as bands are “realistic” with their fees

James Hetfield on stage playing guitar. He is standing by bassist Robert and is looking up above him. His face and body is illuminated by green lights.

“I love seeing people’s vulnerability to emotion during that song”: James Hetfield on why Nothing Else Matters remains one of his favourite tracks to play live

Bumblefoot playing a double neck guitar

Bumblefoot, Derek Sherinian and Dino Jelusick form new prog metal band

Mark Morton on stage. He is playing a Les Paul and is gritting his teeth. He has long hair and a long beard.

Lamb of God’s Mark Morton once Googled the riff of Redneck during a live show because he forgot how to play it

Weekly Guitar Essentials: Heriot, Laura Jane Grace and more

[L-R] David Elleson and James Hetfield

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson celebrates 59th birthday by attending Metallica show

HAWXX, photo credit to the press

“We can scream and wail to show rage, and also create these beautiful harmonies that show solidarity and love”: HAWXX on the pure catharsis of metal

Kirk Hammett of Metallica

“We always had an eye toward getting the best riffs together, and making sure it was, ultimately, the best of the best”: Kirk Hammett on Metallica’s early days

Kerry King

Kerry King hints at post-Slayer project “coming in 2024”

George Fisher or Cannibal Corpse

The Official Cannibal Corpse Colouring Book has already been banned in Germany

Jay Weinberg of Slipknot

Slipknot split with drummer Jay Weinberg: “The band has decided to make a creative decision”

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