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One of metal’s buzziest bands is fronted by a sword-waving, chainmail-bikini-clad barbarian who dies and is reborn onstage each night. Step into the world of Castle Rat

Forget the USA – Germany produced one of the most venomous thrash bands of them all. Frontman Mille Petrozza looks back on 40 years of extreme aggression

The weird and wonderful alt.rock Brits fizz back with a new album after a seven-year absence.

Despite falling record sales and changes in the musical landscape, Tyketto stayed true to their style. Now, they’re finding a new audience, and release their first album in a decade.

More than 20 years in, and Avatar have stepped up with their most commercial album yet. Their next move? A support slot with Metallica – if Las Vegas doesn’t kill them first