Bonus Podcast: Matt Heafy (full version)
In a special bonus podcast, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talks to Merl about the band's stunning new album, What The Dead Men Say, plus gives us an insight into some of the surprising influences behind classic album Ascendancy, which turned 15 this year. Oh, and Tiger King.
41m Apr 14, 2020
41m
110: Hall Of Fame – Iron Maiden
Merl is joined by Jonathan and former Metal Hammer Editor-In-Chief, Alexander Milas, for the agonising task of picking which Iron Maiden album makes it into our Hall Of Fame. Plus, we review the new Nightwish album and talk documentaries, biographies and, probably, other things ending with 'ies'.
1hr 12m Apr 09, 2020
1hr 12m
Bonus Podcast: Matt Heafy
In a special bonus podcast, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talks to Merl about the band's stunning new album, What The Dead Men Say, plus gives us an insight into some of the surprising influences behind classic album Ascendancy, which turned 15 this year. Oh, and Tiger King. Listen to Matt Heafy’s Ascendancy influences playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KELS4P832G1ZgFxCssF8d?si=CPF...
5m Apr 08, 2020
5m
109: Thrash And Burn!
Merl and El review the crushing new Testament album, plus talk dating at gigs, what it takes to get reviewed in Metal Hammer, underrated classic albums and why El hates the Beatles (kinda).
1hr 1m Apr 02, 2020
1hr 1m
108: The End Of The World
We're back...well, kinda. For the first time the Metal Hammer Podcast is recorded remotely as Merl and Steve Hill talk through the ongoing effects of the Coronavirus, Download being cancelled, new music from Trivium, Nine Inch Nails, In This Moment, Irist and much more.
1hr 19m Mar 27, 2020
1hr 19m
107: Metal to the Floor
The regular podcast is taking a brief break while we work out a few things with the ongoing coronavirus situation, so in the meantime here's a bonus interview with our current cover star, Nightwish's Floor Jansen! __ATA.cmd.push(function() { __ATA.initDynamicSlot({ id: 'atatags-26942-5e74c666d0a75', location: 120, formFactor: '001', label: { text: 'Advertisements', }, creative: { reportAd: { te...
17m Mar 20, 2020
17m
107: Metal to the Floor
The regular podcast is taking a brief break while we work out a few things with the ongoing coronavirus situation, so in the meantime here's a bonus interview with our current cover star, Nightwish's Floor Jansen! [audio http://dl.pcgamer.com/podcasts/TRpodcast/metalhammer/HammerPodcast107.mp3]
17m Mar 20, 2020
17m
107: Metal to the Floor
The regular podcast is taking a brief break while we work out a few things with the ongoing Coronavirus situation, so in the meantime here's a bonus interview with our current cover star, Nightwish's Floor Jansen!
17m Mar 19, 2020
17m
Code Orange vs The World
Merl, El and Metal Hammer writer Steve Hill review the explosive new Code Orange album, and Steve explains why he awarded it a rare 10/10 in Metal Hammer magazine. Plus, we pitch your questions to the band themselves and talk female supergroups, coronavirus screwing the music industry and much more. Plus! Get three issues of…… Continue reading Code Orange vs The World
1hr 21m Mar 12, 2020
1hr 21m
105: Where do babies come from?
Please welcome special guest Ollie Winiberg from BBC Music Introducing In Essex! We chat about the newly anointed Papa Emeritus IV and Trivium's new song, and make Body Count's Carnivore our Album Of The Week. And we answer your questions, including: where do babies come from? Plus! Get three issues of Metal Hammer for £1 with our exclusive podcast subscriptions offer. Visit www.myfavouritemaga...
57m Mar 05, 2020
57m
104: Fish and Cake
El takes 50 hours reviewing Lindemann's London show (to be fair, it was something else), Alice tells us about her latest Viking weekender at Descended From Odin's Jorvik Takeover, and Merl gets on his soapbox. Plus, we talk James Hetfield, Five Finger Death Punch, Bigfoot, UFOs and more.
1hr 4m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 4m
103: Happy Birthday Black Sabbath
The album that spawned heavy metal has turned 50! Someone get it a cake. We celebrate Sabbath, and send our love to Ozzy as he battles health issues. Meanwhile, Machine Head and Asking Alexandria release new songs, and reviews ed Jonathan Selzer has Opinions. Plus! Our album of the week comes from H.E.A.T, and we chat classic albums, power couples and Poppy.
1hr 4m Feb 20, 2020
1hr 4m
102: Rage Against The Machine are not goths
Rage Against The Machine are headlining Reading and Leeds! But not everyone's happy about it. We discuss the reaction and our discovery of Dark Fruits Twitter. We also review the mighty Sabaton and rising Mongolian folk metal sensations The Hu, while Suicide Silence's Become The Hunter is our Album Of The Week. Plus! We chat new Lamb Of God, Nightwish, Code Orange and more. 2020 is great.
43m Feb 13, 2020
43m
101: All Hail Twin Temple
Merl reviews Twin Temple in London (stay tuned 'til the end for his chat with the band about how the hell you mix Satanism with doo-wop), plus El and Merl rate FFDP and Megadeth at Wembley. Alice is back with tales from 70,000 tons of metal, and there's chatter on Loathe, Metallica, Judas Priest, Katatonia…… Continue reading 101: All Hail Twin Temple
1hr 17m Feb 06, 2020
1hr 17m
100: The Podcast Hall Of Fame
Hammer writer and old school Hammer Podcast host Stephen Hill joins El and Merl as we introduce a brand new feature - The Metal Hammer Podcast Hall Of Fame! The first inductee? Mr Marilyn Manson. We also pay tribute to Sean Reinert and Reed Mullin, discuss the latest Download additions and review today's album of…… Continue reading 100: The Podcast Hall Of Fame
1hr 44m Jan 30, 2020
1hr 44m
099: Winston McCall
In a special edition of the Podcast, Merl talks to Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall about the Aussie heavyweights' new film Viva The Underdogs. Plus he answers your questions, which means we cover everything from the climate emergency to, um, sandwich fillings. All the big stuff, basically.
40m Jan 27, 2020
40m
099: Winston McCall
In a special edition of the Podcast, Merl talks to Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall about the Aussie heavyweights' new film Viva The Underdogs. Plus he answers your questions, which means we cover everything from the climate emergency to, um, sandwich fillings. All the big stuff, basically.
1hr 8m Jan 21, 2020
1hr 8m
098: The Hall Of Shame
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have been announced! But why do some of our biggest bands keep getting overlooked? We also pay tribute to legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart, discuss the latest additions to Bloodstock, and delve into the new album from Kaoteon. Plus! Chats about supergroups, the legacy of Emperor, My Chemical Romance's comeback, and whether dogs or cats are best. Basic...
1hr 8m Jan 16, 2020
1hr 8m
097: The One Without An Ending
It's new issue week at Metal Hammer! We celebrate 2020 with covers from Parkway Drive, Myrkur, King Diamond and Devin Townsend. We also chat about Kvelertak's new direction, get into the latest album from power metallers Brothers Of Metal, and answer your questions. Includes a 'discussion' on the best decade in metal and our favourite heavy horticultural anthems. PS Our memory card crapped ou...
51m Jan 09, 2020
51m
096: 2020 visions with Jimmy Havoc
Happy New Year! Merl and El are joined by All Elite Wrestling star Jimmy Havoc to preview the year ahead. Will we get a new Rage album? Can My Chemical Romance really be relevant in 2020? Will Code Orange live up to the hype? And who's bigger: Slipknot or Nine Inch Nails? All this and…… Continue reading 096: 2020 visions with Jimmy Havoc
1hr 32m Jan 03, 2020
1hr 32m
095: End of year special!
The gang gets together one last time this year to go through the Metal Hammer top 10 albums of the last 12 months. Merl, Jonathan, El and Alice pick their own album of the year, select an album that deserved more attention, choose their favourite new band, non-metal album, favourite gig and the moment that…… Continue reading 095: End of year special!
1hr 40m Dec 18, 2019
1hr 40m
094: Spoopy Christmas
El reviews The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in London (with Mr Danny Elfman himself). Spoiler: It was incredible. Plus she and Merl chat AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bloodstock, Steel Panther, hater counts, rubbish fans and intimate shows...
44m Dec 12, 2019
44m
093: Remembering The Rev
We go inside the latest issue of Metal Hammer, celebrating A7X legend The Rev. Plus! What are we gonna do now Slayer have gone? What's going on with FFDP? And what Iron Maiden thing is Merlin fanboying about this week? We also answer YOUR questions, and re-cast our favourite Christmas movies with metal actors. Write us a cheque please, Hollywood...
39m Dec 09, 2019
39m
092: Grammy Schmammys
It's that time of year again. Merl and El ask why The Grammys never quite seem to get metal right. Plus we review Ghost's almighty show at Wembley Arena, pick bands to make movie albums and pick out the defining metal band from each decade of the last 50 years.
1hr 3m Nov 28, 2019
1hr 3m
091: Rockstars vs Aliens
Merl, El and Al discuss the latest news in the world of metal, as per usual, including the surprising news of Motley Crue reuniting after a long, hard four year break... Plus, we discuss which albums would make incredible movies, come up with some award-winning ideas for heavy metal xmas ads that would give John…… Continue reading 091: Rockstars vs Aliens
51m Nov 21, 2019
51m
090: Help! Fashion Police!
On this week's show Merl goes on a rant about Five Finger Death Punch, plus the gang rate the new Ozzy single, discuss whether it's OK to wear band merch if you don't know the band and form a wrestling stable (well, kinda).
1hr 16m Nov 14, 2019
1hr 16m
089: My Chem, Rage and Barbies
What a week it's been! Merl, El and Jonathan talk through the My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine reunions, review Threatin, Machine Head and Damnation Festival in the UK, plus debate if Barbies are metal, the least metal bands ever and whether the world really needs ballads.
1hr 16m Nov 07, 2019
1hr 16m
088: The Horror! The Horror!
It's Halloween! Merl, El and Al talk through some of their favourite ever horror movies (after we're done explaining what a horror movie is to Eleanor...erm....), plus we review Rotting Christ in London, pick our dream full-album setlists, try to decode a riddle and much more.
1hr 3m Oct 30, 2019
1hr 3m
087: Steel Panther v Motley Crue
The unholy trinity are back in the studio! Merl reviews Killswitch, interestingly supported by Revocation, Alice reports back on Cradle of Filth's Cruelty and the Beast show and El gives the low down on her trip to the Navajo Nation in the US. Plus, yet another beef in the world of metal – this week…… Continue reading 087: Steel Panther v Motley Crue
56m Oct 28, 2019
56m
086: Machine Head vs Dope
It's the heavy metal feud we'd never thought we see as Machine Head's Robb Flynn and Dope's Edsel cause the internet to have a meltdown. Beyond that, Merl and Briony talk about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's latest gaff, Metallica's mega 2020 plans and much much more.  
49m Oct 17, 2019
49m
085: Christmas Albums Are Metal
Yeah yeah, we know it's October, but allow us. We delve into Rob Halford's latest Christmas album, Celestial, and start feeling a little festive. We also say goodbye to drumming legend Ginger Baker, discuss Sepultura's concept albums and get excited about Chelsea Wolfe's UK tour. Plus! We talk power ballads, 24-hour festivals, and what kind of ice cream is most appropriate for funerals.
1hr 12m Oct 10, 2019
1hr 12m
084: Magazine of the year!
We won magazine of the year at the Future awards - Thank you to all you loyal readers for your continued support! We review not one, not two but THREE gigs: Merl went to Volbeat + Baroness + Danko Jones, El went to Ice Nine Kills + Cvlt of the Svn and Al went to…… Continue reading 084: Magazine of the year!
1hr 2m Oct 03, 2019
1hr 2m
083: Download 2020’s line-up, our first reaction!
Download has announced the first bands for 2020! What do we think and what does this mean for where the festival is at? We take a good look at every one of the headliners... Should System of a Down still have such a high slot, since they haven't released any new music for over a…… Continue reading 083: Download 2020’s line-up, our first reaction!
50m Sep 26, 2019
50m
082: Merl on tour at S&M 2!
The boys are back in town: Merl and Jonathan take over this week's podcast and chat about all the latest news, including Evanescence and Within Temptation's co-headline tour, SOAD, Machine Head and 55DP. Merl journeyed all the way to the USA and reviews Metallica's S&M2 show, as well as Iron Maiden! Plus, the guys answer…… Continue reading 082: Merl on tour at S&M 2!
1hr 15m Sep 19, 2019
1hr 15m
081: Have you ever felt sexually attracted to a song?
El and Al have control of the studio again, and are excited to announce the new issue – out now! – and it's a Babymetal special. Alice checked out Wiegedood's triple album show last week, while both El and Al attended Lacuna Coil's very special album preview at The London Dungeon. Tool kicked Taylor Swift…… Continue reading 081: Have you ever felt sexually attracted to a song?
53m Sep 13, 2019
53m
080: Killer tours and underrated bands
It's only El and Al in the Hammer studio today, with Merl on a super cool adventure in the US (he'll be reporting back soon!) There have been some absolutely insane tour announcements this week: We are super excited to hear about Lamb of God's return to Europe with Kreator and Power Trip, as well…… Continue reading 080: Killer tours and underrated bands
54m Sep 05, 2019
54m
079: Tool, Tool and more Tool
We're excited to see the release of this month's Metal Hammer cover stars Tool's new album, 13 years in the making, Fear Inoculum – and El gives us an in-depth analysis of the whole record. We also discuss Orange Goblin's drummer/visa application debacle and lament the closure of one of our favourite London rock bars…… Continue reading 079: Tool, Tool and more Tool
1hr 5m Aug 30, 2019
1hr 5m
078: Midgardsblot, Metallica and more
We've had an incredible weekend... Merl reviews Metallica in Prague, while Al went to Norway to Midgardsblot, a unique festival where metal meets Vikings, and she reveals all! Plus, Slipknot are number one everywhere... how'd that happen? Roadburn looks bloody good and Ozzy is a mutant!
50m Aug 22, 2019
50m
077: The Big Bloodstock Review
Merl, El and Alice review all the action from Bloodstock 2019! Plus, we run through our new issue starring the one and only Tool! It's actually happening! We also rate Slipknot potentially getting to number 1, debate the most metal pub in the UK, give some reading recommendations (hey, we're multi-platform) and much more...
1hr 19m Aug 14, 2019
1hr 19m
076: The Ultimate Bloodstock 2019 Preview!
El reviews brand new UK tech metal fest, Radar. It's a week of "news" with new Slipknot, new Korn and new Tool (keep listening 'til the end to hear El and Merl discuss the brand new title track). Plus, last but by no means least, we give the ultimate preview of Bloodstock (and yes, we…… Continue reading 076: The Ultimate Bloodstock 2019 Preview!
1hr 28m Aug 07, 2019
1hr 28m
075: The Unholy Trinity
Merl, El and Alice are all back in the studio! El gives us the lowdown on Bloodywood – the Indian metallers you didn't know you needed in your life. We discuss the latest Tool news – the album will be entitled Fear Inoculum and their entire back catalogue is finally out on streaming services this…… Continue reading 075: The Unholy Trinity
50m Aug 01, 2019
50m
074: Alice’s black metal adventure
Merl and Alice hide from the heatwave to talk about Alice's adventure at a black metal festival in a castle, plus mull over the new Slipknot single and chat about whether Steel Panther have become #problematic in the modern era.
53m Jul 25, 2019
53m
073: Bieber vs Tool
This week Merl and Jonathan get hyped about our NINE-COVER new Slipknot issue, talk about heavy metal adventures in the Faroe Isles, dare each other to do ridiculous metal karaoke picks, weigh in on Tool vs Bieber and a hell of a lot more. Advertisements __ATA.cmd.push(function() { __ATA.initSlot('atatags-26942-5d2f5a585749e', { collapseEmpty: 'before', sectionId: '26942', location: 120, width:...
52m Jul 17, 2019
52m
072: Come inside my fjord
What the hell is Norwegian Reggaeton? Get your corpse paint on and let us explain, my friend... We also review Rammstein in Milton Keynes. Our faces are still burning from ALL THE FIRE. And! We talk Slayer's final tour, Ghost's arena tour, and alien metal.
46m Jul 11, 2019
46m
071: Glaso, Gojira and Babymetal
Merl went to Glastonbury and reports back on the state of metal at the UK's biggest festival. Meanwhile, El saw Gojira and Babymetal in a more civilised setting. We discuss the new Slayer trailer feat. Danny Trejo... and one of our favourite OITNB stars *might* be involved?! Plus, most importantly, we pick our favourite ice…… Continue reading 071: Glaso, Gojira and Babymetal
1hr 10m Jul 04, 2019
1hr 10m
070: El @ Metallica, Alice in Hell
El reviews Metallica's epic London Stadium show, while Alice talks about her wonderful experience in Denmark, at the ten year anniversary of Copenhell festival. Alice also discusses the Home of Metal: Birmingham, where a 50 year celebratory exhibition of Black Sabbath has just opened. Plus, we discuss the latest news and answer your questions! The…… Continue reading 070: El @ Metallica, Alice i...
43m Jun 27, 2019
43m
069: Download Festival, reviewed!
The new issue of Metal Hammer is out this week and Sabaton make their debut full worldwide cover run! We go behind the scenes at their biggest gig ever, plus the issue comes with a free Sabaton sticker pack, a free buildable TANK and Avenged Sevenfold poster pack. BOOM! Jonathan, Merl and Alice discuss the…… Continue reading 069: Download Festival, reviewed!
1hr 10m Jun 19, 2019
1hr 10m
068: The Ultimate Download Preview!
El went to hang out with Mongolian metallers, The Hu. Meanwhile, everyone is losing their shit about Miley Cyrus covering Head Like A Hole in Black Mirror. Plus we pay tribute to Andre Matos, discuss the new Rob Zombie flick and offer up the most thorough Download preview EVER. Plus, we reveal our guilty pleasure…… Continue reading 068: The Ultimate Download Preview!
1hr 17m Jun 13, 2019
1hr 17m
067: EXCLUSIVE report of Tool’s first European show
El witnessed Tool's first European show in Berlin and gives us an exclusive in-depth report. El and Merl went to All Points East festival in London, and offer up a thorough analysis of whether Bring Me The Horizon can hold their own as festival headliners. Plus, our thoughts on Rob Halford booting a phone out…… Continue reading 067: EXCLUSIVE report of Tool’s first European show
48m Jun 06, 2019
48m
066: Fantasy metal bake-off
El and Al went to Katatonia's Night Is The New Day 10th Anniversary tour, and it was an absolute delight! We've launched our Deezer partnership, so make sure you subscribe for some exclusive content – including El's interview with Devin Townsend. We discuss this week's news, including the the vague possibility of one last Black Sabbath…… Continue reading 066: Fantasy metal bake-off
47m May 31, 2019
47m