Hammer at 400

THE HAMMER INTERVIEW

So says Kirk Hammett, guitarist with, er, Metallica. What does he do instead? Well, there’s a new book about guitars on the shelves and a solo album on the horizon

From unexpected triumph to unimaginable tragedy and an unlikely resurrection, this is the rollercoaster story of the band that defined the sound of the 21st century

What is this that stands before me? Only the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH , gathered together for the final time! To celebrate the event, Uncut hears their story from the secret ingredient of the band’s heavy swing: drummer BILL WARD . “I jump into a song and explode,” he tells John Robinson

From Poppy to Spiritbox, new album Metal Forth features seven collab songs with modern metal royalty. Welcome to Babymetal’s next chapter of world domination

On July 5, 2025, the original four members of Black Sabbath reunite to play the very last Sabbath show, in their home city. After that there will be no more comebacks, no more tours, no more ‘final’ shows. Ozzy, Tony, Geezer and Bill look back at their incredible time together.