We pit Slipknot's self-titled debut against follow-up album Iowa. But which one will earn its place in our prestigious Hall Of Fame?

Plus! Merl, El and Steve chat about the latest news from the metal scene, dissect new Havok album V, and argue about tea.

We dissect Trivium's new album, What The Dead Men Say. Could it be the best thing they've ever done?

Plus! Will Tool make a record during lockdown? Has it really been nine years since Evanescence's last proper album? And what characters would be in our fantasy Simpsons band?

We dissect Trivium's new album, What The Dead Men Say. Could it be the best thing they've ever done?

Plus! Will Tool make a record during lockdown? Has it really been nine years since Evanescence's last proper album? And what characters would be in our fantasy Simpsons band?

This week Merl, El and Jonathan review the mind-bending new album from Oranssi Pazuzu, celebrate Iron Maiden and British Steel turning 40, and remember one curious afternoon that Jonathan spent with Type O Negative legend, Peter Steele.

This week Merl, El and Jonathan review the mind-bending new album from Oranssi Pazuzu, celebrate Iron Maiden and British Steel turning 40, and remember one curious afternoon that Jonathan spent with Type O Negative legend, Peter Steele.

Merl is joined by Jonathan and former Metal Hammer Editor-In-Chief, Alexander Milas, for the agonising task of picking which Iron Maiden album makes it into our Hall Of Fame. Plus, we review the new Nightwish album and talk documentaries, biographies and, probably, other things ending with 'ies'.

Merl is joined by Jonathan and former Metal Hammer Editor-In-Chief, Alexander Milas, for the agonising task of picking which Iron Maiden album makes it into our Hall Of Fame. Plus, we review the new Nightwish album and talk documentaries, biographies and, probably, other things ending with 'ies'.

In a special bonus podcast, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talks to Merl about the band's stunning new album, What The Dead Men Say, plus gives us an insight into some of the surprising influences behind classic album Ascendancy, which turned 15 this year. Oh, and Tiger King.

In a special bonus podcast, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talks to Merl about the band's stunning new album, What The Dead Men Say, plus gives us an insight into some of the surprising influences behind classic album Ascendancy, which turned 15 this year. Oh, and Tiger King.

Merl is joined by Jonathan and former Metal Hammer Editor-In-Chief, Alexander Milas, for the agonising task of picking which Iron Maiden album makes it into our Hall Of Fame. Plus, we review the new Nightwish album and talk documentaries, biographies and, probably, other things ending with 'ies'.