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THE HAMMER INTERVIEW

The Brazilian legend has been kicked out of three schools, split his head open onstage, and believes in the afterlife. Here’s what he’s learned

Iron Maiden tours. Black Sabbath shows. Judas Priest documentaries. Times Square billboards. Lzzy Hale is everyone’s favourite go-to rock star. But it’s taken a rock-bottom moment and some existential soul-searching to get here

Combining pure aggression with mental health awareness, Swiss bruisers Paleface Swiss are Gen Z’s answer to Slipknot

IN 2023, JEREMY RENNER ALMOST DIED. HE TELLS EMPIRE ABOUT THE MOST DIFFICULT COMEBACK OF HIS LIFE

Bloodywood mastermind Karan Katiyar takes your questions on Indian food, getting engaged at a gig, and rubber ducks