Jürgen Bartsch, the founding and one constant member of pioneering German extreme metal band Bethlehem, has passed away after an undisclosed illness. The news was shared by current Bethlehem singer ...

Classic Metal Band Announces Final Album and Farewell Tour originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to American metal, there are the "big four" bands, the pillars of headbanging, that laid the ...

Sir Elton John has joined fictional rock band Spinal Tap for a new version of their classic song Stonehenge. Released on Thursday (31.07.25), as the first single from the band’s forthcoming album The ...

Paul Mario Day, best known as the original singer for the legendary metal band Iron Maiden, died at his home in Australia on Tuesday. He was 69. The Sweet guitarist Andy Scott broke the news of Day’s ...

Saxon have canceled ten summer gigs as lead singer, Biff Byford, “undergoes an emergency procedure.” The legendary British metal band announced “the immediate ...

Bands & Artists The brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in September 2025 Bands & Artists Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: September 5 2025 Tracks & Singles Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: ...

Christopher Lee was known for his distinctive voice and penchant for playing villains, but there was much more to him than Dracula or Saruman. For example, he was also really into heavy metal. On May ...

SUMMARY Known for his wide range of performances, Christopher Lee was more than just a prolific actor; he was a towering figure in cinema. With a career spanning nearly seven decades, Lee portrayed ...