10 THINGS WE LEARNED THIS MONTH

1. GOLDEN GODS 2018 IS GO

The biggest party of the summer is back, and Hatebreed legend Jamey Jasta will be hosting. Head to www. metalhammer.com now and vote!

2. IT’S THE HAMMER TOUR NEXT MONTH!

Trivium! Code Orange! Venom Prison! Power Trip! Arghh! See you in the pit.

3. THE PODCAST IS BACK

Subscribe via iTunes to hear merl, El and Luke shoot the shit each week on all things metal. We’re packing some special-edition episodes, too.

4. SYNTHWAVE STILL RULES

We’re fully in. Grab your glo-sticks and let’s go heavy metal raving.

5. METAL’S HITTING HOLLYWOOD

From Papa Het starring with Zac Efron to Fred Durst teaming up with John Travolta, it’s all kicking off. Nergal for a Fast And Furious cameo, please.

6. TOOL ARE IN THE STUDIO!

its finally happening its finally happening its finally happening its finally happening oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit

7. MANSON AND ZOMBIE ARE BUDS AGAIN

Well, they’re heading out for another US tour together. UK dates imminent?

8. THE HAMMER READERS GROUP IS GROWING

If you haven’t joined us yet, come hang out. Search for us on Facebook.

9. THE US FESTIVAL SCENE IS LOOKING RAD

Anyone fancy a road trip to Rockville? Actually, that gives us an idea…

10. WE NEED MORE METAL STEAMED HAMS MEMES

Can someone do some, please? Thanks.