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From growing up in Communist Mongolia to revolutionising folk metal, The Hu's Enkush Batjargal shares his wisdom (and why swordfighting with a horsehead fiddle is a bad idea)

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"It was a middle finger to everyone who’d told us we wouldn’t do anything." A track-by-track guide to Bullet For My Valentine's The Poison

Frontman Matt Tuck shares the stories behind the songs on Bullet's groundbreaking debut

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The 50 best metal songs of 2024

Ghost, Judas Priest, Babymetal, Gojira, Knocked Loose... 2024 was a massive year for metal songs. But which song did you vote as the very best?

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"Lars felt so sorry that he got us a slot on the main stage.” Apocalyptica's Eicca Toppinen on stoned soundguys, collaborating with Metallica and how they helped revolutionise both metal and classical music

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What happens when members of extreme metal royalty like Meshuggah, Watain and Opeth form an orchestra? Meet the uniquely excellent Bright & Black

Bright & Black have made one of this year's most compelling albums. We found out how it all came together

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"They've gone beyond novelty value to become their own unique entity." Apocalyptica have made another stirring album of orchestral Metallica covers - and they've even made St Anger sound epic

Almost thirty years on from their first Metallica covers record, Apocalyptica have come full circle

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The 14 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Body Count, Powerwolf and Charlotte Wessels are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear this week

Within Temptation, Wadruna and Orange Goblin are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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The 11 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Judas Priest, Anette Olzon and Alcest are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch and Ihsahn are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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Aftershock Festival calls on Muse to fill Foo Fighters spot

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Muse, one of the best live acts on the planet, has been announced as a replacement headliner for the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento.

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