This special edition presents an explosive encounter between Slipknot and System Of A Down, bringing together two of metal's most influential and genre-defining bands in one unmissable issue.

Slipknot vs System Of A Down: The metal and nu-metal showdown

Judas Priest: Live aftermath and band secrets

At The Gates: Tombs reborn coverage

Motörhead: Worship and remember tribute

Powerwolf feature

Avatar interview

Heaven Shall Burn coverage

Emigrate exclusive

Smothered band feature

Children Of Bodom special

Metal Injection coverage

Festivalvorfreude preview

Social Distortion, Blackstone, Metal Church, Six Feet Under, Puscifer, Venom, Sevendust, Immolation, Skindred, Abscessive, The Amity Affliction, Poison Sun