Metal Hammer Annual 2023

In this annual, you’ll find the very best features from the past twelve months of Metal Hammer as we’ve continued to work to give you the very best from the world of heavy music. Need proof of what amazing health the metal scene is in right now? Behold the 146 pages in your hands right now! From hungry young artists like Spiritbox, Loathe, Zeal & Ardor, Sleep Token and Nova Twins taking rock and metal forwards to returning heavyweights like Meshuggah, Korn, Megadeth and Kreator proving they’re as on-form as ever, we’ve left no stone unturned in our coverage of the world’s greatest music genre. We’ve brought you cutting edge music from metal’s outer limits. We’ve brought you the emotional stories at the heart of new music from the bands you know and love. We’ve united iconic figures from across heavy music for world exclusive interviews (even throwing in a comedy legend for good measure), and we’ve been front row at some of the most exciting live shows around right now. We’ve also continued to celebrate heavy metal’s amazing and storied past as well as get excited about its future. In this special edition magazine you’ll find us digging into the fabled past of the all-conquering symphonic metal scene, as well as dig into the turbulent story of the Iron Maiden album that signalled the end of an era.