Per “Dead” Ohlin was black metal's most tragic lossMayhem vocalist Per “Dead” Ohlin was black metal’s crucial contributor, not just its victim.
The Offspring: Why SoCal’s punk legends remain rock’s ultimate gateway bandFrom underage drinking to Smash’s monumental success to being a stepping stone for teenage punks, The Offspring might’ve become elder statesmen after nearly 40 years in the game, but they’re still a voice for a new generation.
As Everything Unfolds: Post-hardcore's breakout stars on overcoming demons, new perspectives, and music as therapy As Everything Unfolds vocalist Charlie Rolfe has spent a long time learning to overcome anxiety and seize the day. Here, she explains how coming out of herself has opened the door for international breakout success…
Frank Black: “When I get asked about Nirvana, I think, ‘Am I being validated because some other dude mentioned my name?’ F*ck that!”Pixies mainman Black Francis discusses his influence on grunge, the band's split and reformation, and the joy of having an alter ego.
I started an American Sign Language metal band so deaf people can enjoy Black SabbathWe sit down with Sound Of Metal star and ASL bandleader Paul Raci to chat about his Sabbath tribute band, the power of music and why we should protect our hearing.
20 things you probably didn’t know about Fall Out Boy’s Pete WentzThink you know everything about Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz? Let’s see about that…
The 20 greatest Green Day songs – rankedFrom punk clubs to the world’s biggest stadiums, we present the music that made Green Day superstars.
Now Hear This: Alex Baker on the best new metal, hardcore and rockKerrang! Radio host Alex Baker brings you the new bands you need to check out now, including Sŵnami, Black Coast and James And The Cold Gun...
Rammstein: How Mutter took the world’s most perverse band to the extremeRammstein were still an unknown entity in early 2001, but their landmark third album Mutter would change the band – and metal – forever.
What are NFTs and what do they mean for rock fans?NFTs have become big business for artists in a short space of time, but are they worth it? And what could their success mean for rock and metal fans?
10 lesser known Metallica songs that everyone needs to hearEveryone knows Metallica’s big hitters, but these predominantly later-period tracks also deserve your love and attention…
As Above, So Below: How Beartooth raged through hell to deliver their heaviest album everThere was hope amongst the heaviness as Caleb Shomo started work on Beartooth’s ripping fourth album, Below. Unfortunately, a tortuous 2020 stoked old feelings of fear and doubt. Here, however, the Ohioans explain how tapping into metal’s dark side laid a path back into the light...
9 non-metal artists channeling the power of SatanWhether you’re into Satanic doo-wop, murder folk, or haunted gospel, here are nine artists breathing new, evil life into vintage musical styles.
The 20 greatest Alice In Chains songs – rankedFrom We Die Young to Rainier Fog, we rank Alice In Chains’ deepest, darkest and (most importantly) greatest cuts.
Architects’ Sam Carter: Why you need to watch Seaspiracy on NetflixArchitects frontman / Sea Shepherd Ambassador Sam Carter discusses the importance of Ali Tabrizi's alarming new documentary on Netflix, Seaspiracy.
HIM’s Ville Valo: “Love and sex is at the core of everything”HIM’s breakthrough fourth album Love Metal not only changed the lives of a generation of fans, it also turned their enigmatic frontman Ville Valo into a star…
