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The ABC's are in and both Metal Hammer & Classic Rock have achieved record sales, the below is taken from Music Week.

"The Future Publishing duo of Classic Rock and Metal Hammer were the only paid-for music magazines to make notable gains in the ABC figures.

For the six months to the end of 2008 Classic Rock posted a 5.3% increase in sales to 70,188 (up 4.1% year-on-year), while rock monthly Metal Hammer was up 3.6% to 50,269. The result takes Metal Hammer’s sales above those of NME, whose sales were down 13.9% in the half year to 48,459.

Classic Rock and Metal Hammer publisher Chris Ingham says, “Classic Rock and Metal Hammer have been championing real rock music to hardcore enthusiasts for more than a decade, so I’m delighted to see print sales increase. In a competitive sector, we have seen the reach and influence of music titles grow across print, online and live events.

“From our internationally televised rock award shows, to the forthcoming Hammerfest festival, Future offers real music enthusiasts a deeper level of engagement to fuel their passion above and beyond the usual music media.”