Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows has dropped a hint on how new album Hail To The King is shaping up in a new video showing the OC metal heavyweights bigging up some freakin' sweet guitar gear.

US metal titans Five Finger Death Punch smashed it at Download (#SPOMB) and will return to the UK this winter as main support to Avenged Sevenfold. We chatted to the lads in our new issue about how things are going in the FFDP camp, their Marmite reputation and that fucking awesome LL Cool J cover. Seriously, it's amazing.

Warner Bros. Records have set an August 27, 2013 release date for the Avenged Sevenfold's new studio album, 'Hail To The King,' and the band have announced a free album release show

Avenged Sevenfold have unveiled the title, artwork and release date of their new album!

Merl chats to Zoltan from Five Finger Death Punch at Download about swearing kids, having the plug pulled live on stage and touring with Avenged Sevenfold. Big.