The 10 Most Popular Stories On Hammer Last Week

We’ve been looking back in time this week at Hammer with the history of Slipknot masks and Monsters Of Rock. But we’ve also been educating ourselves in the way of the Viking and the hurdy gurdy! Don’t say we’re not eclectic…

The Definitive History Of Every Slipknot Mask

Why Metallica haven't made a new album

The day METALLICA trolled the world

Anselmo loves Superjoint's drug-free approach

Johan Hegg's Guide To Vikings

Bees, biting and pig's heads – the history of Monsters Of Rock

Slipknot announce 4 UK arena shows for February 2016

Lamb Of God's Grace gets hurdy gurdy treatment

Kerry King: No regrets over Hanneman tribute

Iron Maiden add dates to 2016 world tour

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