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Nova Twins: “People in the industry are noticing that the youth want to listen to heavy music”

As Nova Twins line up another blockbuster year with an imminent headline tour, potential MOBO win, and the small matter of supporting Evanescence across North America, we head to their Hastings rehearsal studio and find the best friends in excitable spirits, itching to hit the road, and ready to remind everyone of the power of rock’n’roll…

Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

The complete story of Metallica’s untouchable Master Of Puppets album – available now as a limited-edition printed zine from the Kerrang! Store.

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Come to The Scratch’s K! Pit next week

The Scratch are the next band to take on The K! Pit – and you’re invited!

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Knocked Loose reveal new European and UK side shows

As well as joining Metallica in stadiums and playing Slam Dunk Festival, Knocked Loose have added a bunch more summer dates of their own…

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Alissa White-Gluz returns with new band, Blue Medusa

Former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz says Blue Medusa is “the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward for years…”

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“I learned a lot from Norwegian black metal, but it was a very sinister way to view things”: Nocturno Culto looks back at 40 years of Darkthrone

As black metal legends Darkthrone celebrate their big 4-0 with an enormous boxset, Nocturno Culto reflects on being corrupted by Slayer, making some of the most important albums in history, and sticking to their own shadowy path. “We’ve always felt like outsiders…”

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2000trees announce final bands including headliners Neck Deep

Neck Deep will close out this year’s 2000trees, while elsewhere the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate, Higher Power, ALT BLK ERA and Mouth Culture have all joined the line-up.

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Courtney Love teases Hole tour with Melissa Auf der Maur

Courtney Love has taken to Instagram to share a video of her former bandmate Melissa Auf der Maur, suggesting that they’ll be announcing a Hole reunion tour.

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Basement announce first album in eight years, drop two new singles

“This is what I’ve always wanted Basement to sound like…” The Ipswich alt.rockers are back with new album WIRED, and they’ve released the title-track and Broken By Design.

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Album review: Surfbort – Reality Star

Brooklyn slacker punks Surfbort party to the end of the world on fantastic third record.

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There’s a Bilmuri x A Day To Remember collab coming this month

Ahead of April’s KINDA HARD LP, Bilmuri is set to drop a brand-new single, ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN, featuring his pals in A Day To Remember very soon…

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When We Were Young Fest is on hiatus for 2026

Las Vegas emo and pop-punk nostalgia fest When We Were Young won’t be happening this year – but don’t worry, “This isn’t goodbye – it’s just a pause.”

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The HU announce UK and European headline tour

Hitting the likes of London’s O2 Academy Brixton, The HU are set to embark on a mega UK and European run in the autumn.

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Hear Gerard Way on the new single from death metallers Frozen Soul

Frozen Soul have announced their third album No Place Of Warmth, and they’ve teamed up with a certain My Chemical Romance vocalist for its newest single…

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Nine Inch Nails drop 20-song TRON: Ares companion album

Listen to Nine Inch Nails’ new TRON Ares: Divergence release, which is comprised of TRON: Ares remixes from other artists and previously-unheard material.

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Film review: Scream 7

Ghostface is back, fellow kids… and he’s here to slash your expectations in sixth Scream sequel.

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Film review: Send Help

On an island in the sun, we’ll be slaying and having fun: Sam Raimi’s exotic survival horror is a sandy scream…

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Don’t Tread On Me: Metallica release new collab with Dr. Martens

‘A testament to the enduring impact their music has had on a global legion of fans…’ Metallica and Dr. Martens have teamed up for two pairs of boots and one pair of shoes – two of which feature Pushead designs.

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There’s a new Jackass movie coming this summer

“Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang,” says Johnny Knoxville.

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Here’s the trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5

With three more episodes dropping on Christmas Day, Netflix have unveiled the first look at Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5.

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Courtney Love documentary Antiheroine to premiere at Sundance

“Unfiltered and unapologetic”: Courtney Love will “reveal her story” in new film Antiheroine, and it’ll feature appearances by Michael Stipe, Melissa Auf der Maur, Billie Joe Armstrong and more.

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Deftones and Dickies tease imminent collab

After releasing a limited run at their Dia De Los Deftones event over the weekend, the official Deftones x Dickies collab is dropping online today.

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Ghost release Ghoulbangers Ball video from the final night of their Skeletour

Ghost’s Skeletour is no more and the band are stepping away for now – but there’s still one last episode of Ghoulbangers Ball to enjoy!

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Therapy? to headline Takedown 2026 after Phil Campbell withdraws due to ongoing medical condition

As Takedown fast approaches, it’s been announced that Therapy? will headline the Kerrang! Stage to fill Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons’ “very large boots…”

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Gouge Away sign to Run For Cover, drop new single Figurine

Before they join Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age for a couple of massive stadium gigs later this year, Gouge Away are kicking off their next chapter…

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A.A. Williams announces third album Solstice, releases new single Hold It Together

A.A. Williams will follow up 2022’s As The Moon Rests this summer, with gripping new single Hold It Together out now.

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Watch the video for Koyo’s anthemic new single, What I’m Worth

With album number two on the way in May, Koyo have just unleashed their next single and video from the record: What I’m Worth.

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Nova Twins: “People in the industry are noticing that the youth want to listen to heavy music”

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Lacuna Coil, Deafheaven, Alcest and over 50 others have been added to Wacken 2026

Because the German metal extravaganza’s 35th-birthday bill wasn’t quite heaving enough already…

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Knocked Loose reveal new European and UK side shows

As well as joining Metallica in stadiums and playing Slam Dunk Festival, Knocked Loose have added a bunch more summer dates of their own…

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Album review: Sweet Pill – Still There’s A Glow

Sweet Pill document their way out of burnout and re-light their fire with a second record that epitomises hard truths and tough love.

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Listen to The XCERTS’ heart-breaking new single, in your eyes

“Without question the most raw and personal song we’ve ever written…” Hear The XCERTS reflect on loss and the “cruelty of cancer” with their stunning new single, in your eyes.

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Magnolia Park drop new single, DANGEROUS

Taken from this Friday’s NIGHTS AFTER VAMP deluxe album, Magnolia Park have unleashed a new single with “sexy lyrics, heavy groovy riffs, forward-thinking production and R&B vocals…”

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HEADSEND announce debut EP and first-ever UK show

Catch Byron Bay trio HEADSEND making their UK debut at The Great Escape in May, following the release of this month’s Angel Glands EP.

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Muse are teasing an epic new single, Be With You

Hear a minute-and-a-half of new Muse material, which consists of Matt Bellamy performing organ in a church and singing about how, ‘I need to leap into the fire, found a higher power and reach for something new…’

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Come to The Scratch’s K! Pit next week

The Scratch are the next band to take on The K! Pit – and you’re invited!

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Hayley Williams’ new band Power Snatch cover This Is Lorelei’s Perfect Hand

Hear Hayley Williams and Daniel James – aka Power Snatch – tackle This Is Lorelei’s Perfect Hand as part of the forthcoming Box For Buddy, Box For Star Super Deluxe edition.

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Dayseeker announce UK and European headline tour

Fresh from supporting Motionless In White on these shores, Dayseeker will be bringing their Creature In The Black Night Tour to the UK and Europe at the end of 2026.

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Get your limited-edition Carpenter Brut x Kerrang! printed zine

Dive into the magic and mystery of Carpenter Brut’s closing chapter in the Leather Trilogy with this exclusive printed zine!

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Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

The complete story of Metallica’s untouchable Master Of Puppets album – available now as a limited-edition printed zine from the Kerrang! Store.

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Get your limited-edition YUNGBLUD x Kerrang! zine

In our exclusive 20-page YUNGBLUD zine, we dive into all things Idols II with the 28-year-old rock superstar, talking heroes, heart and being human…

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Get The Molotovs’ new album with an exclusive signed art print

The Molotovs’ debut album Wasted On Youth is nearly here – and you can get it on limited-edition clear blue vinyl (or CD) with a signed A5 art print.

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Get your exclusive signed As It Is album bundle

We have As It Is’ upcoming self-titled album on exclusive yellow and purple vinyl, a unique band-designed T-shirt, and a limited-edition hand-signed art print!

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Get your copy of Megadeth’s final album with signed A5 print

Pick up your copy of Megadeth’s last-ever studio album on UK exclusive limited-edition coloured vinyl, along with an A5 print signed by the whole band.

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Get your limited-edition PRESIDENT vinyl, art print and zine

We’ve formed an alliance with PRESIDENT to bring you these awesome bundle deals featuring exclusive vinyl, limited-edition art print and special-edition zine…

Nova Twins: “People in the industry are noticing that the youth want to listen to heavy music”

Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

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Come to The Scratch’s K! Pit next week

Knocked Loose reveal new European and UK side shows

Alissa White-Gluz returns with new band, Blue Medusa

“I learned a lot from Norwegian black metal, but it was a very sinister way to view things”: Nocturno Culto looks back at 40 years of Darkthrone

2000trees announce final bands including headliners Neck Deep

Courtney Love teases Hole tour with Melissa Auf der Maur

Basement announce first album in eight years, drop two new singles

Album review: Surfbort – Reality Star

There’s a Bilmuri x A Day To Remember collab coming this month

When We Were Young Fest is on hiatus for 2026

The HU announce UK and European headline tour

Hear Gerard Way on the new single from death metallers Frozen Soul

Cover Story

Nova Twins: “People in the industry are noticing that the youth want to listen to heavy music”

Culture

Nine Inch Nails drop 20-song TRON: Ares companion album

Film review: Scream 7

Film review: Send Help

Don’t Tread On Me: Metallica release new collab with Dr. Martens

There’s a new Jackass movie coming this summer

Here’s the trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5

Courtney Love documentary Antiheroine to premiere at Sundance

Deftones and Dickies tease imminent collab

What’s happening

Ghost release Ghoulbangers Ball video from the final night of their Skeletour

Therapy? to headline Takedown 2026 after Phil Campbell withdraws due to ongoing medical condition

Gouge Away sign to Run For Cover, drop new single Figurine

A.A. Williams announces third album Solstice, releases new single Hold It Together

Watch the video for Koyo’s anthemic new single, What I’m Worth

Nova Twins: “People in the industry are noticing that the youth want to listen to heavy music”

Lacuna Coil, Deafheaven, Alcest and over 50 others have been added to Wacken 2026

Knocked Loose reveal new European and UK side shows

Album review: Sweet Pill – Still There’s A Glow

Listen to The XCERTS’ heart-breaking new single, in your eyes

Magnolia Park drop new single, DANGEROUS

HEADSEND announce debut EP and first-ever UK show

Muse are teasing an epic new single, Be With You

Come to The Scratch’s K! Pit next week

Hayley Williams’ new band Power Snatch cover This Is Lorelei’s Perfect Hand

Dayseeker announce UK and European headline tour

Buy stuff

Get your limited-edition Carpenter Brut x Kerrang! printed zine

Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

Get your limited-edition YUNGBLUD x Kerrang! zine

Get The Molotovs’ new album with an exclusive signed art print

Get your exclusive signed As It Is album bundle

Get your copy of Megadeth’s final album with signed A5 print

Get your limited-edition PRESIDENT vinyl, art print and zine

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