He joins the Bauer title from Future Publishing's Gamesmaster, where he is currently deputy editor.

McMahon said editing Kerrang! was his dream job. "When I was a kid I wanted to be the singer in Slayer. Then I found out that they already had a singer so I decided I wanted to be the editor of Kerrang! instead. I am delighted to be given the opportunity to fulfil my dream," he said.

Kerrang! and Mojo associate publisher Phil Alexander, himself ...