Metal Hammer

News, interviews and reviews for heavy music fans, covering metal releases, live shows and the wider scene.

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Metal Hammer / 16 Jul 2026 / Sarah Collins

Metal Hammer: What You Need to Know

One of the UK's longest-running specialist music titles has survived more than one near-death experience. Here's what it actually is, and where it came from.

Metal Hammer

Metal Hammer is the home of news, interviews, reviews and features for fans of heavy music. This category brings together coverage of metal culture, major releases, live shows and the artists shaping the scene in the UK and beyond.

Heavy Music Coverage

Metal Hammer content follows the bands, albums and stories that matter to metal readers, from breakthrough acts to established names. It is a useful destination for staying informed about the genre’s latest developments and talking points.

Reviews and Features

Metal Hammer also covers recordings, performances and wider scene activity, offering readers context as well as criticism. The category supports fans who want more than headlines, with editorial that explores the depth and diversity of metal.

For UK Metal Fans

Built for a British audience, Metal Hammer reflects the local live circuit, scene history and current conversation around heavy music. It remains a strong reference point for anyone following metal as a fan, musician or industry reader.