Size: A4
Number of pages: 160

＜EXCLUSIVE COVER STORY: Featured Article＞
◆HELLOWEEN
The seven-member band's first studio album, "HELLOWEEN," has been released!
Individual interviews with all members delving into the full story and what went on behind the scenes of the production!!

◆Exclusive Coverage: The Professionals Who Supported the Pumpkins
Producer, photographer, and album cover artist talk about the behind-the-scenes production!

＜EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW＞
◆TONY IOMMI
Tony Iommi talks about BLACK SABBATH's 6th album "SABOTAGE" box set!

◆OPETH
The 20th anniversary edition of their fifth album, "BLACKWATER PARK," has been released!

◆CROWNE
A super band has been born that makes the most of ART NATION's Alexander Strandell's superb vocals!

◆FATE GEAR
The highly popular girl steam metal band in Europe has released a new single!

◆ANCIENT MYTH
This Tokyo symphonic metal band featuring female singer Michal has released their first full studio album in nine years!

<SPECIAL EDITION: Special project>
◆Special Feature: 40th Anniversary of MOTORHEAD's Famous Live Album
The deluxe edition of "NO SLEEP 'TIL HAMMERSMITH" has finally been released in multiple versions!

◆Special series "TALES FROM THE FRONTLINE"
Memoirs of British journalist Howard Johnson: John Waite

◆Special series: "Remembering Ronnie James Dio: Brother, Father, Teacher, Friend."
This is the 11th installment of Ronnie's memoirs, written by reporter Shari Foglio based on interviews with people close to him!

◆Breaking news: "Masanobu's Ten Matches" to be held!
What kind of guests will "Japanese Metal God" Masanori Ito be welcoming?

<SPECIAL LIVE REPORT IN JAPAN: Live Report>
◆ANTHEM
A "revenge" concert to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut, featuring all past members!

◆DIR EN GREY
A report on the live show "Alienation," held in Japan for the first time in about a year and a half!

◆LOUDNESS
A report on the latest live performance by a band celebrating their 40th anniversary since their debut!

＜POSTER＞
◆JUDAS PRIEST 1981

*The reading section is packed with articles such as Masuda Yuichi's column "MUSIC LIFE," Kikuni Masahiko's "ROCKOMANGA!", Beppu "Veppy" Nobuaki's "Gyakushuu no Kakota" introducing Japanese bands, interpreter Someya Kazumi's "LOST AND FOUND IN TRANSLATION," rakugo master Tatekawa Danshirō's "There, young master!", audio specialty store "The Stereo Shop" manager Kuroe Masayuki's "THE STEREO XXCKING," artist Kajiwara Takashi's room, book reviews (Furuya Midori), film reviews (Iwasawa Fusae), and columns by artists!!
Packed with news, album reviews, and more!