The awesome new issue of Metal Hammer is packing not just one, but TWO FREE CDS – featuring a track by SOULFLY! The magazine also takes a look at what exactly is on the horizon for SLIPKNOT as they caught up with the Iowa icons when they tore Australia’s SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL a new one, witnessing them bring the heavy alongside the likes of MACHINE HEAD, MASTODON and many more.

And speaking of big, prog is arguably bigger than ever right now, which is why they sat down DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci with rising six-stringer Jake Bowen from PERIPHERY to compare techniques, ideologies and their own thoughts on why prog is here to stay.

DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara has never been one to shy away from a debate, which is why Metal Hammer decided to ask him to give them his thoughts on The Devil’s role in modern heavy metal, while on a slightly less Satanic slant, they also spoke to SLASH about crabs. Yes, that kind.

Plus, they caught up with the returning SHINEDOWN, as well as finding out more about new bands in the shape of OPETH / PORCUPINE TREE supergroup STORM CORROSION.

As always, it’s JAM PACKED full of awesome stuff and you can find out more on their website by clicking here.