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What brightens up this gloomy (metal) world caused by the coronavirus pandemic is
After all, these guys are the only ones!
So, the cover and lead feature of "Headbang Vol. 27" is the 'absolute champion of metal' METALLICA!

This is the first time they've appeared on the cover, and it's also the long-awaited first appearance of the members!
Starting with the release of Kirk Hammett's (G) live album with an orchestra, "S&M2," on August 28th,
We'll talk in depth about 'METALLICA's current state'!

This band, DIR EN GREY, will also be making their first appearance on Headbang!
A super long interview with Kaoru (G), Die (G), and Toshiya (Ba)!
In this 45,000 character article, we will explore DIR EN GREY as they enter a new phase!

Also, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the first album "No Longer Human" by Ningen Isu, the "unorthodox hard rock band that Japan is proud of around the world," which now enjoys enthusiastic support overseas.
We conducted a long interview with Shinji Washima (G, Vo) and Kenichi Suzuki (Ba, Vo) looking back on "No Longer Human"!
Headbang will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the masterpiece "No Longer Human" in a big way!

Other features include a long interview with CRYSTAL LAKE's Ryo (Vocals) and an interview with Boris that delves into the true meaning of his new album "NO."
Poppy and Chelsea Wolf also appear as the 'dark women' representing modern America!

And...to vent their frustration at not being able to hold or attend live shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a survey of 100 people in the music industry about the 'best live show of their lives'!
Amazingly, even the two members of BABYMETAL answered!!!

Especially in the summer of 2020, when anxiety is swirling,
"Headbang" is determined to provide even more intense, fun and excitement than usual!!!

[CONTENTS]
"The best live show of my life" BABYMETAL
(SU-METAL, MOAMETAL)

Anyway, I really, really want to see the live show, I can't stop trembling!!! I want to go to the venue!!!!!!
METALLICA

I'm shaking with desire for "S&M2"!!!
I'm trembling with excitement to see METALLICA!!!

Kirk Hammett (G) Interview

"S&M2" long cross-review
1999's "S&M" and 1999's Metallica-headbanging BABYMETAL
"LEGEMD - METAL GALAXY (METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN EXTRA SHOW)" Highlights Guide

They will be making an emergency appearance at Headbang with their latest single "Ochita Koto Aru Sora" (The Sky Where They Fell), which marks the beginning of a new chapter!

CRYSTAL LAKE frontman Ryo makes his first appearance on "Headbang"!

Human Chair Celebration: 'No Longer Human' 30th Anniversary ~ Igyo's Birthday Festival

Headbanging "No Longer Human" Liner Notes "No Longer Human" Cross Review
30 years of "No Longer Human"

Column ~ Loneliness is my companion. Shinji Wajima (Ningen Isu)'s camping solo trip. Women of darkness representing modern America. PART 1 POPPY
Dark Women Representing Modern America. PART 2 CHELSEA WOLFE
Column ~ BOH's divine ramen, a once-in-a-lifetime taste of metal restaurant Yasunario Metal Meal! ~ Headbang Demae Iccho!! ~
Column ~ Awesome T-shirt guy
I'm eagerly waiting for 2021.

DIR EN GREY
New Chapter: Unwavering Solitary Realm

Special PART.1
Kaoru Personal Interview

Special PART.2
The Personal Interview

Special PART.3
Toshiya Personal Interview

DIR EN GRAY ORIGINAL ALBUM DISCOGRAPHY

PART 1: 104 people's "best live performance of their lives"

CRYSTAL LAKE
Ryo (Vo) Interview

POPPY Interview
Interview with Chelsea Wolf

PART 2: 104 people's "best live performance of their lives"

Boris Interview

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of "No Longer Human" ~ Igyo Birthday Festival Interview with Shinji Wajima of Ningen Isu Interview with Tatsuya Endo, former Meldac Interview with Kenichi Suzuki

Series: Reading Extreme Metal Masterpieces, Part 12: CELTIC FROST "Cold Lake"

Column ~ Mary's Blood SAKI's Devil Fanatic Diary Column ~ Metaliko's Lifestyle Column ~ Progress Sniper Column ~ Vice Principal's Stray Metal Hunter Column ~ Kanda Ogawamachi Fantastic Film Festival Column ~ Headbang University Liberal Arts College Required Reading Column ~ Ichikawa Satoshi's Drinking Diary Beyond Column ~ Menma and Chiaki's Banggal Jigokuhen Column ~ Showa Pro Wrestling Record Encyclopedia Column ~ Fujiki TDC's V☆H☆S LOVER
Column - Kirkus News

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