10 THINGS WE LEARNED THIS MONTH
What’s been blowing our tiny brains
R.I.P. TIMI HANSEN
The Mercyful Fate and King Diamond legend passed away aged 61. Crank Abigail loudly today.
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE ARE BACK
Secret emos across the Metal Hammer office have spent all month rejoicing. Good for them.
…AND SO ARE RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
We’re gonna be honest: this is the reunion that truly matters to us at Hammer HQ this month. Now, who’s up for sending us to the USA? Anyone?
…THOUGH THAT DOES MEAN PROPHETS OF RAGE ARE RIP
While we’re happy to have Rage back, we definitely want to shout out B-real and Chuck D for holding it down with the Rage guys in the meantime.
AXL ROSE IS NAILS
Take a tumble mid-gig? No problem. Axl continues to show he’s the most reformed man in rock by shrugging it off and getting on with it. Nice.
BRITISH LION HAVE A NEW ALBUM
Steve Harris’s ‘other band’ are back in the game while the Iron Maiden machine takes a rare rest.
STATIC-X HAVE A BEER NOW
Is there any band left that doesn’t have one? We’re not complaining, obviously, as long as we get free samples. For research.
WE’RE DONE WITH MASH-UPS
No one needed to hear Slipknot mashed up with N-sync, guys. This has officially gone too far.
BLACKPOOL IS OFFICIALLY THE UK CAPITAL OF METAL
According to research conducted by UK ticketing search engine, Tickx. Who’s up for some sun, sea and riffs (sun probably not included)?
NEW OZZY IN 2020!
Not only is the Prince Of Darkness on the mend, but he’ll have new music out very soon! Wahoo!