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Robb Flynn set out to make Machine Head’s shortest record – but he hopes its four-minute songs will have a lasting impact
Some record exec told Flynn that he'd only last five years, but 30 years on he's still at it, reinventing Machine Head with a new lead guitarist, writing songs to those dark nights of the soul
Cradle of Filth members quit over alleged poor pay and “psychopathic” contract – and push back on release of Ed Sheeran collab
Cradle of Filth have issued a statement in response, saying that guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda has been fired
When Joe Bonamassa guested on an Ozzy Osbourne album – and couldn't quite believe it
The blues hero has reflected on their unlikely union in 2005, and why he sees Ozzy as heavy metal’s John Mayall
Bob Rock says Metallica's divisive Load album redefined the Hetfield-Hammett guitar partnership
New influences, a change in production methods, and moving away from thrash led to the pair switching up their tandem
Brent Hinds fuels speculation of tension with Mastodon after calling them out on social media
The band announced Hinds’ departure earlier this year and recently recruited Nick Johnston as his replacement
Charvel adds an Evertune to its shred-friendly hardtail Superstrat
The Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal Style 1 HH EVTN E has choice trimmings for mean tones and fast playing – with increased tuning stability a bonus
Iron Maiden remain one of most domineering forces in heavy metal – and bassist Steve Harris has led the charge
Steve Harris has always pushed beyond the conventions of rock bass guitar, but in his mind, he’s no bass hero
Tetrarch's Diamond Rowe reveals the metal legend who asked her for guitar pointers
She’s made history with her Jackson signature... Now, she’s trading tips with metal pioneers and gifting guitars to her biggest influence
