In a story we have followed closely at Ghost Cult, Metal Hammer has triumphantly published their first new issue since almost going out of business late last year. Metal Hammer #293 features a world exclusive interview with Ozzy Osbourne on the retirement of Black Sabbath, who recently completed their “The End” tour in Birmingham on February 1st. The interview was conducted by Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows.
Earlier this week we learned the shocking news that Metal Hammer’s parent company, Team Rock, has entered administration, which leaves the future of one of heavy metal’s most important magazines ever uncertain. Continue reading
Yesterday Ghost Cult broke the news that Team Rock, publisher of mainstays of European music periodicals such as Metal Hammer and Prog Magazine, was going out of business and have laid off their entire staff, just ahead of the holidays. A crowdfunding campaign was launched at JustGiving, and it hit over its £20,000 goal in less than one full day, and then some! It’s now over £51,865 thanks to the support of the metal world! Continue reading
Metal Hammer magazine has been around since 1983, but their time may sadly be coming to an end. Continue reading