7 things we want from the new Avenged Sevenfold albumAs Avenged Sevenfold continue to chip away on the follow-up to 2016’s The Stage, here we have a think about everything we want from album number eight…
The 10 greatest live albums of all timeFrom Nirvana to My Chemical Romance to Green Day, these 10 brilliant live releases will make you feel as though you’re in the pit while you listen to them.
9 reasons blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is one of the most decent men in rockBasically: a big list about why blink-182 bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus is just great.
One year on: How grassroots venues have been keeping the scene aliveThough live music as we know it has been postponed, these 10 ace independent venues have found new ways to keep the scene alive over the past year.
Manager Kristen Mulderig: "I always wanted to show that I can do exactly what you can do – and I bet I can do it better"Kristen Mulderig has spent two decades managing some of the biggest names in metal. Here she discusses her intro to the industry, the challenges of music being 'free' and shares advice for young women looking to get started…
Now Hear This: Alex Baker on the best new hardcore, emo and industrialKerrang! Radio host Alex Baker brings you the new bands you need to check out now, including Havelocke, North Atlas and Cruelty…
The 13 essential progressive metal albums you need to knowFrom Opeth to Mastodon to Tool, these are the progressive metal albums that everyone needs in their record collection…
Iron Maiden: 10 songs by Steve Harris that were inspired by moviesIron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris has taken much inspiration from the silver screen over the years…
Producer Catherine Marks: "No matter what barriers are in the way, you should just climb over them"Producer Catherine Marks – who has worked with everyone from Frank Carter to PJ Harvey – shares her story of getting into the industry, mentoring artists, and the change she can see happening for women.
How two Australian sisters built London’s best dive barBlondies has become a focal point of the capital’s rock scene since it opened, hosting everything from a super-intimate Mastodon gig to Frank Carter's birthday bash. We talk to owners Verity and Sharmaine Cox about how and why they built K!’s favourite dive bar with their bare hands…
“I needed to face the abyss head on”: Evanescence’s Bitter Truth laid bareThink you know everything about Evanescence's first album of new material in a decade? Think again. Amy Lee opens up like never before on the healing journey of The Bitter Truth...
12 of the most uplifting songs about SatanBummed out by love songs? Need a pick-me-up from the ultimate evil? Here are 12 tracks about the Devil that are guaranteed to make you smile…
How Timelost's "rock'n'roll soulmates" realised their vision on new album Gushing Interest Meet Timelost's Shane Handal and Grzesiek Czapla, the mastermind duo fusing existential gloom with their own brand of 'grungegaze'.
Employed To Serve's Justine Jones: "Putting spotlights on women in the industry is important"Church Road Records co-founder (and Employed To Serve vocalist) Justine Jones on setting up a label during a pandemic, her role as a reluctant tastemaker, and the importance of talking to and inspiring young women…
The story of post-hardcore in 14 songsFrom the Washington DIY scene of the ’80s to Sweden’s new noise to the basements of Bridgend, this is the (still ongoing) evolution of post-hardcore…
In conversation with Joan Jett and Taylor Momsen: “Until women control the money, that glass ceiling is still gonna be there”Joan Jett and Taylor Momsen sit down for an inspirational conversation about the music industry, perception, mentoring women and how to instigate real change.
