Metal Hammer editor Merlin Alderslade has hailed the metal community folliwng the magazine’s return in a conversation with Music Week.

“The fact we can stand here and present a new issue of Metal Hammer magazine is testament to the power of our scene,” Alderslade said. “To call our journey over the past two months an emotional rollercoaster would be a big understatement.”

Part of the Team Rock group, Metal Hammer returned to shelves last week after almost going out of ...