Slayer have told Classic Rock that they doubt there will be any more ‘Big 4 Of Thrash Metal’ shows. (more…)

Slayer have announced they’ll be playing the whole of the classic Reign In Blood album next year in London. (more…)

This time out, there’s a new compilation from the metal gods put together by other metal gods, a Sudanese lot who aren’t Sudanese,  a Transylvanian live album not recorded in Transylvania and a female singer who delivers a stormer. (more…)

WHO: Sonisphere Festival

WHERE: Knebworth Park

WHEN: Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 20 (more…)

This week, we cross into Canada to hear the tale of the band who were thrash before anyone else, yet never got any credit for that pioneering spirit. This is Exciter, the band whom history (and so many fans of the genre) forgot. Read all other Cult Heroes here. (more…)

Four more bands have been confirmed for the Sonisphere Festival. (more…)

The Big Four are to be the main attraction at the Sonisphere Festival on Friday, July 8. (more…)

As Judas Priest announce their farewell world tour, so we in the UK – where metal truly began – are looking around for young bands who can hold high the metallic flag in the coming years. And among all the pretenders, could South of England band Primitai be the real deal? (more…)

Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, Robert Plant and Ozzy have all picked up Grammy nominations. (more…)

A new survey conducted by the PRS For Music has declared Ozzy, Sex Pistols and Slayer recorded some of the most controversial songs of all time. (more…)