Oh look! It's Mellisa Clarke with the free Mastodon and Clutch posters in our brand new issue, on sale Tuesday and also featuring Black Sabbath, King Diamond, Bullet For My Valentine, Rush, Deftones, Newsted and a free CD! Not bad. Not bad at all.

Watch heavy metal star play arrogant musician in need of new equipment

Mastodon bassist and owner of excellent beard Troy Sanders is featured in a new advert for Orange Amplification. He plays a cocky rockstar whose equipment goes bust, thus leading Orange to heroically save the day.

Get ready: it's our massive 2013 preview! What will the new year hold? Well, Black Sabbath, Avenged Sevenfold, Slayer, While She Sleeps, Upon A Burning Body, Crossfaith and more are coming your way, and we've got all the details! Come inside to find out who else is included - and what cool free stuff you'll be getting!

Mastodon have been confirmed for Download 2013! Get your Download tickets inside...