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Bill Kelliher opens up on Brent Hinds’ surprise Mastodon departure
News of Hinds’ shock exit was shared just days before the band’s set at the Tool in the Sand festival
The gallop is the most important metal rhythm of them all – learn the breakneck guitar technique behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden classics
This rhythm found fame in heavy metal, but it's been used in all genres for decades – making it a must-learn for every guitarist
Statue of Motörhead legend Lemmy to be unveiled in his hometown this May
Lemmy's bronze tribute was sculpted by Andy Edwards – the artist behind the world-famous Beatles statue in Liverpool
The jury's out on new Pantera material, but Dimebag Darrell-channeling shredder Kayla Kent is making the next-best thing – all she needs is a singer
The YouTuber has earned a considerable following for her Dimebag-infused covers, now she wants to find an “aggressive” vocalist to ice her original music
Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer to raffle off his gear in support of L.A. wildfires relief
Stringer reveals that the wildfires have affected the band on a personal level, as bassist Josh Gilbert lost his home to the fires
Why Matt Heafy had to delete and re-record all the guitar parts on a Trivium classic
Turns out a guitar that's even slightly out-of-tune can ruin a whole record...
Slayer's Kerry King reveals who he thinks is the most “overlooked” guitarist in metal
The metal icon also names his top five guitarists of all time
How Kerry King rose from the ashes of Slayer – ready to slay all over again
2024 Year in Review: Slay bells ring, are you listening? From Hell I Rise is the sound of a thrash icon doing what thrash icons do best
Gene Simmons says Kiss was one of the first bands to take downtuning into the mainstream
Dropped and downtunings became a defining characteristic of many ’90s guitar bands, but Simmons explains how and why downtuning became an integral part of Kiss' live act
Marty Friedman reveals the real reason he rejected Megadeth's proposed Rust in Peace lineup reunion
Friedman sets the record straight on the much-rumored reunion and claims that the amount the Megadeth team offered him was “right around the first salary I got when I joined Megadeth in 1990”
