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Finn Wolfhard: “The most rewarding thing is making music that you want to listen to, or that your friends want to listen to”

While he’s no stranger to the world of music, Finn Wolfhard is finally ready to release his debut solo album Happy Birthday. A heady mix of ’90s alt. and sun-soaked power-pop, this is the multihyphenate artist at his most real – uncovering previously hidden sides of his past in a celebration of fully embracing his authentic self. Which, as he explains, is the only reason to make art in the first place…

Brixton, staying true to yourself and making their most difficult record yet: Listen to Skin on Kerrang! In Conversation

Britrock icon Skin from Skunk Anansie joins us in the studio for a trip down memory lane (from reggae to Rage Against The Machine) and a look ahead to their sensational new record, The Painful Truth…

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Watch Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua perform Bohemian Rhapsody in front of Queen

At yesterday’s Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua was joined by Opeth’s Fredrik Åkesson and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir for a special performance of Bohemian Rhapsody.

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The big review: Slam Dunk Festival 2025

Once again, it’s a weekend to remember as ADTR, Neck Deep, Hot Milk, Alkaline Trio, Scowl and many more bring the noise to Hatfield and Leeds at Slam Dunk 2025…

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“It’s our f*ck around and find out moment”: Honey Revenge drop new single, Risk

Honey Revenge are back with a new banger, Risk, and it finds the duo “trying to take chances in this next phase” of their career…

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Metallica announce massive 2026 Euro and UK tour, including two nights in London

Metallica are coming next summer, and they’re bringing Gojira, Knocked Loose, Avatar and Pantera with them.

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Biffy Clyro played two new songs at a secret show last night

Appearing in Glasgow under the band name Screwfish, Biffy Clyro treated 500 lucky fans to a pair of brand-new tracks…

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“Hello Clancy, hello Blurryface, let’s finish this”: twenty one pilots announce new album, Breach

twenty one pilots will release their eighth studio album Breach this September, with new music coming next month!

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Neck Deep have released a new single, You Should See Me Now

Surprise! Following last year’s self-titled album, Neck Deep are back with newbie You Should See Me Now in time for this weekend’s Slam Dunk.

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Iron Maiden ask fans “not to excessively film” upcoming tour

Manager Rod Smallwood says Iron Maiden are encouraging gig-goers to “severely limit the use of their phone cameras out of respect for the band and their fellow fans” on the Run For Your Lives World Tour.

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Here’s the setlist from Good Charlotte’s first show since 2023

Good Charlotte returned to the stage at Florida’s Welcome To Rockville on Friday night, and unleashed a set of absolute pop-punk classics…

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Download team up with Lush for “festival-revival” kit

“Dive into the wash-pit”: Download Festival have revealed a collab with Lush, featuring a trio of products to use at Donington and when you get home after…

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“This isn’t a first look, it is a warning”: Netflix unveil Wednesday season 2 family portrait

Ahead of (the first part of) Wednesday’s return on August 6, Netflix have revealed a new portrait of the Addams Family…

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Film review: Final Destination Bloodlines

Final Destination returns. Spoiler alert: once again, absolutely everything can kill you. Weyyy.

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There’s a new London play coming that’s inspired by Brixton Academy

Brixton Calling will open at Southwark Playhouse in July – and it promises to “hit hard, play loud and grab you by the collar”.

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Watch the trailer for Tron: Ares, soundtracked by Nine Inch Nails

The first trailer for Tron: Ares has dropped, giving us a glimpse at Jared Leto as Ares as well as a taste of some new, original Nine Inch Nails music in the soundtrack.

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Spencer Charnas unveils Pretty Evil cosmetics brand

“Would I be caught dead in Pretty Evil? Absolutely. And so should you.” Ice Nine Kills vocalist Spencer Charnas is branching out, launching new beauty brand Pretty Evil…

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Hear St. Vincent’s new Death Of A Unicorn single, DOA

Nearly a year on from seventh album All Born Screaming, St. Vincent has unleashed new single DOA for A24’s Death Of A Unicorn movie.

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From Tony Hawk to OG mod brands: The best in alternative style this month

In this month’s K! style column we’re taking a look at some unique collabs, fast-rising new brands and the return of a skate classic…

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Album review: Svarta Havet – Månen ska lysa din väg

Finnish firebrands Svarta Havet refuse to let their music, or the ills of the world, be ignored on superb second album

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Garbage: “I can either be completely destroyed by what’s going on, or I can engage with action, love and kindness”

As Garbage prepare to unveil their superb new album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, alt.rock icon Shirley Manson reveals her “love harder” approach in a crumbling world, how she’s found strength again after surgery last year, and her unapologetic pride in still not being a part of “any scene or any algorithm…”

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BABYMETAL drop new single, push back METAL FORTH release date to August

Watch the video for BABYMETAL’s latest collab Song 3, which is taken from this summer’s METAL FORTH album (originally due out in June, and now coming in August).

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Svalbard announce that “2026 will be the final year” of the band

“Your support has meant the world to us”: Svalbard have announced their impending split, with a final UK tour at the end of 2025, and some farewell dates to be announced for next year…

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Download Festival issue statement about trans toilets policy

After a previous email regarding their toilets policy received backlash from NOAHFINNCE, Pinkshift, Witch Fever and festival fans, Download have confirmed that “the majority of toilets will be gender neutral and available to all”.

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“The start of something new…” Conjurer announce UK tour

Conjurer will be returning to the road later this year following their appearance at Manchester’s Damnation.

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HANABIE. unleash new single and video, Spicy Queen

Watch the video for HANABIE.’s new single Spicy Queen, which is a counterpart to 2021’s fan-favourite WE LOVE SWEETS.

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Watch Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua perform Bohemian Rhapsody in front of Queen

At yesterday’s Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua was joined by Opeth’s Fredrik Åkesson and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir for a special performance of Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Rise Against announce new album, Ricochet

Following 2021’s Nowhere Generation, Rise Against will be releasing their 10th album Ricochet in August, with new single I Want It All out now.

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Album review: Rivers Of Nihil – Rivers Of Nihil

U.S. progressive deathsters Rivers Of Nihil deliver another fine blend of melody and crush-everything heaviness.

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Here’s the setlist from Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives tour

Iron Maiden took things back to the beginning with their sensational Run For Your Lives tour – here’s what went down…

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Poppy: “I want to get closer to understanding myself. I think that’s my only responsibility”

Who is the real Poppy? As she brings last year’s excellent Negative Spaces album to the UK, we try to get to know the shadowy musical shape-shifter. She tells us all about getting bigger, playing on American telly with Knocked Loose and going to the GRAMMYs. But can we figure out the person behind the enigma?

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Pendulum announce first album in 15 years, featuring BFMV, WARGASM and more

Pendulum have just confirmed details of their first record since 2010’s Immersion, as well as dropping new single Save The Cat and announcing a mega summer show at Milton Keynes Bowl.

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“It was a record that we could have only made at that time”: Neck Deep celebrate 10 years of Life’s Not Out To Get You

As Neck Deep announce a 10-year anniversary tour for Life’s Not Out To Get You, Ben Barlow talks partying on home soil, the record’s “sickening positivity”, and returning to some special UK venues…

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A.A. Williams reveals 2026 UK and European tour

A.A. Williams has announced an extensive UK/European tour for next year, as well as unveiling a special Audiotree session…

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Kerrang! has joined forces with Sleep Theory for this exclusive collab T-shirt – only available from the Kerrang! Store...

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Get your signed Nova Twins new album bundle

Get your hands on one of the Kerrang! x Nova Twins signed album bundles – available now on CD and vinyl!

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Get your copy of Ghost’s Skeletá with exclusive numbered art print

Grab one of the Ghost vinyl bundles with an exclusive numbered art print – only from Kerrang!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x A Day To Remember capsule collection

Get your hands on the exclusive K! x ADTR capsule now – featuring tees, hoodies and even a skate deck!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Papa Roach capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Papa Roach for this limited-edition capsule collection to celebrate 25 years of Infest!

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Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Hanabie. T-shirt and hoodie

We’ve teamed up with Japanese metal superstars Hanabie. for this exclusive T-shirt and hoodie collection…

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Black Veil Brides capsule collection

We’ve linked up with Black Veil Brides for this exclusive capsule collection of glow-in-the-dark tees and hoodies, Bleeders varsity jackets and so much more…

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Get your signed limited-edition The Darkness splatter vinyl

Pick up The Darkness’ eighth album Dreams On Toast on limited-edition transparent splatter vinyl – hand-signed by the band!

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Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Trash Boat T-shirt and hoodie

We’ve joined forces with Trash Boat for this exclusive T-shirt and hoodie combo – available now from the Kerrang! Store…

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Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Mothica T-shirt

We’ve teamed up with Mothica for this exclusive Grim Reaper T-shirt – available now from the Kerrang! Store.

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Kerrang! and George Cox release collab creeper shoe

Check out the brand new and limited-edition collab footwear from Kerrang! and George Cox.

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Check out the new Kerrang! x NOAHFINNCE capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with the amazing and super-inspirational NOAHFINNCE for this exclusive capsule featuring a tee, hoodie and vest – pre-order yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Sum 41 capsule collection

We’ve joined forces with Sum 41 for an exclusive capsule collection of tees, hoodies, jackets and even a skate deck – pre-order yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Dying Wish capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Dying Wish for an exclusive capsule collection featuring tees, hoodies and longsleeves – pre-order yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Many Eyes capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Many Eyes for a limited-edition capsule collection, including an exclusive art print – pre-order yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Taking Back Sunday capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Taking Back Sunday on an exclusive capsule collection of tees, hoodies, caps, totes and even mugs – pre-order yours now!

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Get your world-exclusive Thirty Seconds To Mars cassette

We’ve got Thirty Second To Mars’ new album on limited-edition orange cassette – get yours quick!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Static Dress capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Static Dress for an exclusive death metal-inspired capsule collection, brought to you via the minds of frontman Olli Appleyard and graphic designer Ezra Syahdian. Get yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Pierce The Veil capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Pierce The Veil on an exclusive capsule collection of tees, hoodies, jackets and caps – pre-order yours now!

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Get your limited-edition Holding Absence cassette

We’ve got Holding Absence’s new album The Noble Art Of Self Destruction on limited-edition white cassette – get yours now!

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Get your limited-edition bronze BABYMETAL – THE OTHER ONE vinyl

Pick up BABYMETAL’s long-awaited fourth album THE OTHER ONE on limited-edition bronze vinyl.

Finn Wolfhard: “The most rewarding thing is making music that you want to listen to, or that your friends want to listen to”

Brixton, staying true to yourself and making their most difficult record yet: Listen to Skin on Kerrang! In Conversation

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Watch Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua perform Bohemian Rhapsody in front of Queen

The big review: Slam Dunk Festival 2025

“It’s our f*ck around and find out moment”: Honey Revenge drop new single, Risk

Metallica announce massive 2026 Euro and UK tour, including two nights in London

Biffy Clyro played two new songs at a secret show last night

“Hello Clancy, hello Blurryface, let’s finish this”: twenty one pilots announce new album, Breach

Neck Deep have released a new single, You Should See Me Now

Iron Maiden ask fans “not to excessively film” upcoming tour

Here’s the setlist from Good Charlotte’s first show since 2023

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Finn Wolfhard: “The most rewarding thing is making music that you want to listen to, or that your friends want to listen to”

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Download team up with Lush for “festival-revival” kit

“This isn’t a first look, it is a warning”: Netflix unveil Wednesday season 2 family portrait

Film review: Final Destination Bloodlines

There’s a new London play coming that’s inspired by Brixton Academy

Watch the trailer for Tron: Ares, soundtracked by Nine Inch Nails

Spencer Charnas unveils Pretty Evil cosmetics brand

Hear St. Vincent’s new Death Of A Unicorn single, DOA

From Tony Hawk to OG mod brands: The best in alternative style this month

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Album review: Svarta Havet – Månen ska lysa din väg

Garbage: “I can either be completely destroyed by what’s going on, or I can engage with action, love and kindness”

BABYMETAL drop new single, push back METAL FORTH release date to August

Finn Wolfhard: “The most rewarding thing is making music that you want to listen to, or that your friends want to listen to”

Svalbard announce that “2026 will be the final year” of the band

Download Festival issue statement about trans toilets policy

“The start of something new…” Conjurer announce UK tour

HANABIE. unleash new single and video, Spicy Queen

Watch Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua perform Bohemian Rhapsody in front of Queen

Rise Against announce new album, Ricochet

Album review: Rivers Of Nihil – Rivers Of Nihil

Here’s the setlist from Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives tour

Poppy: “I want to get closer to understanding myself. I think that’s my only responsibility”

Pendulum announce first album in 15 years, featuring BFMV, WARGASM and more

“It was a record that we could have only made at that time”: Neck Deep celebrate 10 years of Life’s Not Out To Get You

A.A. Williams reveals 2026 UK and European tour

Buy stuff

Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Sleep Theory T-shirt

Get your signed Nova Twins new album bundle

Get your copy of Ghost’s Skeletá with exclusive numbered art print

Check out the new Kerrang! x A Day To Remember capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Papa Roach capsule collection

Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Hanabie. T-shirt and hoodie

Check out the new Kerrang! x Black Veil Brides capsule collection

Get your signed limited-edition The Darkness splatter vinyl

Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Trash Boat T-shirt and hoodie

Get your exclusive Kerrang! x Mothica T-shirt

Kerrang! and George Cox release collab creeper shoe

Check out the new Kerrang! x NOAHFINNCE capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Sum 41 capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Dying Wish capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Many Eyes capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Taking Back Sunday capsule collection

Get your world-exclusive Thirty Seconds To Mars cassette

Check out the new Kerrang! x Static Dress capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Pierce The Veil capsule collection

Get your limited-edition Holding Absence cassette

Get your limited-edition bronze BABYMETAL – THE OTHER ONE vinyl

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