The app, which is available for free from iTunes, offers news and video content from leading metal acts, bringing together content from the MetalHammer.co.uk website and its associated Facebook, Twitter and YouTube feeds.

It also features playlist recommendations, gig listings and the opportunity to buy tickets.

Metal Hammer publisher Chris Ingham says, "The strategy of developing Metal Hammer's reach and influence beyond the traditional print space is delivering fantastic results. Our print sales have continued to grow as we have ...