Pagan doom, Marmite metalcore, genre-smashing hardcore, razzle-dazzle arena metal… this has been the soundtrack to the decade to date

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

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

With members of Children Of Bodom celebrating late singer Alexi Laiho with two gigs this month, is this a reformation?

Avenged Sevenfold. Dream Theater. Robbie Williams?! Meet the Brits making metal for misfits

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