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The 30 best metal albums of the decade (so far)

From legends like Iron Maiden and Metallica to rising stars such as Bloodywood and Spiritbox, these are the metal albums that have defined the 2020s so far

Louder · Mar 25

"Gods of metal!" Watch Dune star Javier Bardem, Metallica's Lars Ulrich, Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello and more in the first trailer for new Iron Maiden documentary Burning Ambition

We've finally got a proper glimpse of the biggest heavy metal documentary coming in 2026!

Metal Hammer · Mar 18

‘We built a castle on stage complete with battlements’: how 80s German thrash bands pushed metal to new extremes

As Metallica et al broke through, Kreator, Sodom and Destruction were forging an even harder sound. They recall gigs in coalmines, sessions in steelworks – and boozing with Slayer

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

“We should all be proud that British musicians are responsible for this force in music called heavy metal. Black Sabbath and Judas Priest invented true heavy metal music”: How Priest singer Rob Halford remembers the band’s breakthrough moment

And how they triumphed amid the ‘mudbath’ of the first Monsters Of Rock festival

MusicRadar · Mar 8

"Our new setlist is full of hope and energy." Mongolian metal sensations The Hu announce their biggest UK and European tour ever

The Mongolian metal heroes will return to the UK after supporting Iron Maiden in July

Metal Hammer · Mar 2

“That’s why I don’t like old Les Pauls”: The reason Adrian Smith isn’t keen on some vintage Gibsons

The Iron Maiden guitarist swapped LPs for Jacksons in the ‘80s, because he’d grown tired of one key feature

Guitar World · Mar 2

“They created the blueprint for how heavy metal bands should look, sound, and tour”: Iron Maiden, Oasis, Jeff Buckley and Melissa Etheridge lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominations

Billy Idol, INXS, Joy Division and Shakira are also up for induction

Guitar World · Feb 26

Pink dedicates Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination to 'outsiders and underdogs'

Pink has reacted to her first nomination for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

BANG Premier · Feb 26

“An intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans”: A career spanning Iron Maiden doc is coming to cinemas this May

Band also recommence Run For Your Lives tour that month

MusicRadar · Feb 26

Iron Maiden have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, 22 years after they first became eligible to enter, with Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and more also on the ballot

The British metal heavyweights have been nominated twice before and denied entry both times

Metal Hammer · Feb 25