description Metal Hammer Overview
Metal Hammer is a heavy metal magazine and website founded in the United Kingdom in 1983. Its editorial coverage focuses on heavy metal and related styles, combining reporting, interviews, reviews, and feature articles about bands, recordings, and the wider metal scene; localized editions have also appeared in other countries. It is aimed at readers who want music journalism centered on classic, contemporary, and extreme forms of metal.
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Where and when was Metal Hammer magazine first published?
Metal Hammer was originally founded in the United Kingdom in 1983 by Wilfried F. Rimensberger. It quickly grew to become one of the most prominent heavy metal music magazines globally, eventually expanding into several international editions.
Does Metal Hammer magazine still exist today?
Yes, Metal Hammer is still active today under Future Publishing after being saved from closure in 2016. While it moved heavily to digital formats, it continues producing print issues and remains a leading voice in rock and heavy metal journalism.
What is the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards?
The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards is an annual awards ceremony hosted by the magazine to celebrate the best in heavy metal music. The event features live performances and has honored legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Metallica.
How did Metal Hammer distinguish itself from other metal magazines in the 80s?
During the 1980s, Metal Hammer distinguished itself by offering incredibly extensive global coverage of extreme, classic, and alternative metal subgenres. It was known for giving mainstream exposure to thrash and death metal bands that were often ignored by traditional rock press.
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