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Scott Ian on going from a lifelong Black Sabbath fan to playing their final show thanks to Tom Morello
By Janelle Borg published
The Anthrax co-founder teases what we can expect from this July's heavy metal extravaganza

Statue of Motörhead legend Lemmy to be unveiled in his hometown this May
By Janelle Borg published
Lemmy's bronze tribute was sculpted by Andy Edwards – the artist behind the world-famous Beatles statue in Liverpool

Ozzy Osbourne shares details on his last live performance
By Phil Weller published
Osbourne will take to the stage one last time for a star-studded send off that will also feature performances from Black Sabbath, Metallica, Pantera and more

Metalheads are among the happiest fans in any music genre, according to new study
By Richard Bienstock published
Research points to “high volume of positivity” within metal’s online community

Boss shares first look at its highly anticipated HM-2 reissue, the Waza Craft HM-2W
By Matt Owen published
Pedal fanatics will get a hands-on look at the prototype during a Boss livestream event on March 10

Heavy metal lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety, according to new study
By Sam Roche published
“Angry music can help listeners process their feelings and as a result lead to greater well-being”
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