It happened. The first ever Thrash Hits presents… went off with a massive, sweaty bang in east London’s Old Blue Last. If you weren’t there, you not only missed out on one of the best gigs of 2011 but you didn’t get hit in the... more info

We thought Pennsylvanian Christian prog-metalcorers, August Burns Red would be bang up for chatting about Christmas so we asked lead guitarist, JB Brubaker some questions. Pretty sure he uses malarkey wrong but he has *made his own baseball bat*. Rea... more info

We had a chat with the shouty We Are The Ocean vocalist, Dan Brown about Christmas and because we’re really helpful, we actually found a handy dual kitchen/studio implement for him but not before we ruined his Christmas. Oops. When did you find... more info

You know that gig we’re hosting on Friday? That one at Old Blue Last. That one with The Ghost of a Thousand headlining. That one with Turbowolf as main support. That one with Bastions opening up? The one with a secret fourth band. The one that ... more info

We are slightly amazed that Ciaran McGreevy, bassist from up-and-coming Northern Irish rockers Mojo Fury, has never tasted the seasonal treat that is eggnog. What’s wrong with you, man? What is your favourite Christmas drink? Eggnog, even thoug... more info

Christmas is supposed to be a time for peace on Earth, and goodwill to all men. Leo Dennett, guitarist and vocalist for Reading prog/tech trio No Made Sense, seems to have a lot of pent-up aggression. Particularly in regards to Iron Maiden. What is y... more info

When he’s not playing guitars in some little ol’ band called Deicide, Kevin Quirion is the frontman and rhythm player for Order of Ennead. What this intro has to do with him stuffing antlers up his own asshole, we’re not so sure. Ju... more info

Some of our younger readers weren’t even born when Orange Goblin started. We hope that doesn’t make Ben Ward, the band’s giant-sized frontman, feel too old this Christmas. What is your favourite Christmas drink? Always red wine, alt... more info

Ex-Sixth guitarist, Graham ‘Pin’ Pinney, formed a new band earlier this year – tech-metal outfit Aliases. We caught up with him and Aliases’ other guitarist, Leah Woodward, to talk about Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Frankenstein... more info

When your mother tells you to take a coat with you because it’s cold, pay attention. Ben Bruce, guitarist with Asking Alexandria, has certainly learnt that particular lesson after a nasty New Year’s Eve experience… What’s the ... more info