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Escuela Grind: “We want to pull the ripcord out from underneath you”

As grindcore upstarts Escuela Grind unleash their explosive new album Dreams On Algorithm, vocalist Katerina Economou speaks to us about broadening their sound, inclusivity and embracing a different perspective.

10 reasons why you need Cauldron in your life

Cauldron are one of the most energising hardcore bands in the UK right now. The Birmingham quintet have also made its smartest record of recent times, last year’s Suicide In The City concept album. They’ve even put Brum’s phone number into a chonky riff. Meet the band cooking up a potent spell in the underground…

Blood Incantation: “I’ve always been motivated by space since I was a little kid”

Shall we take a trip? Nobody is expanding death metal’s horizons like Colorado’s cosmic voyagers Blood Incantation. Vocalist and guitarist Paul Riedl talks us through esoteric interests, synth obsessions and receiving lyrics from somewhere beyond…

Who are Sum 41’s fans?

We head to Wembley to meet some of Sum 41’s biggest fans after their final-ever London headline show.

“You can hear the nervousness and excitement”: The story of My Chem’s debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love

Every great tale needs a solid start. But My Chemical Romance’s got off on uneasy footing. A reshuffled pack, some toothache, one slap and a lot of anger later, though…

Inside the colourful, creative world of BEX

Meet BEX: the rising, WARGASM-approved punk star inspired by riot grrrl, Olivia Rodrigo, and growing up with Kerrang!’s very own TV channel…

In pictures: The Kerrang! x Black Veil Brides VIP pop-up experience

We teamed up with Black Veil Brides for a unique pop-up in London to mark the band’s Devil’s Night show at Wembley – complete with Andy’s old-school stage outfits, exclusive glow-in-the-dark merch, and plenty of blood…

Bambie Thug: “I’m trying to help people accept themselves, and be less afraid to be authentic”

Spooky season is upon us! And there’s no-one better to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve than Europe’s favourite witch, Bambie Thug. We meet the occult-loving enigma ahead of their mammoth homeland shows in Ireland to discover the history of their shapeshifting sound, the importance of being authentic, and why magic might actually be all around us…

“This band exists in a state of chaos”: The story of Green Day’s ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré! album trilogy

Green Day’s bold experiment was overshadowed and derailed by an infamous public meltdown, as Billie Joe Armstrong’s issues and addictions came to a head…

Black Veil Brides: “We’re really enjoying the fact that we’ve shared our adult lives together. And we continue to do it”

On Devil’s Night, Black Veil Brides will play their biggest-ever UK show at Wembley. The culmination of nearly two decades of blood, sweat and tears, Andy Biersack and his army have been fighting for this since day one. As he prepares to headline the world’s most famous arena, the frontman looks back on what it took to get this far, his own journey of discovery, and what’s coming next…

From overheating in leather to hiding in Slayer’s loo: Life on the road with Dani Filth

Extreme metal icon Dani Filth looks back over three decades-plus of memorable shows – and whether it’s performing at a random Swiss cottage or a four-day-long trip to Malaysia for a one-off gig, Cradle Of Filth always end up feeling “euphoric” after they play…

Check out Karen Dió’s new EP, My World

The Brazilian-born, Britain-based punk says “music is what I’m meant to be doing with my life”. And she’s heading out with Limp Bizkit next year. Best get acquainted with her…

Better Lovers: “This is one of the coolest, least expected trips I’ve been on”

After bursting into life with last year's God Made Me An Animal EP, metallic hardcore supergroup Better Lovers are taking things even further with superb debut album Highly Irresponsible. In the wake of a particularly fiery performance at Furnace Fest, we meet Greg Puciato, Jordan Buckley and Will Putney to dig into their creative process, the positivity that lies at its heart, and how they managed to stumble upon something genuinely special…

Paul Di’Anno: The raggedly talented wildman who helped Iron Maiden change the course of metal

Legendary former Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has died, aged 66. Kerrang! looks back at his life, and how a tearaway from East London helped give the band’s first two albums their bite…

In pictures: My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and more spin it back at When We Were Young festival

Relive this year’s When We Were Young festival with My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Pierce The Veil, Simple Plan and more taking us back to where it all began…

“An album is like a bookmarker of how you felt when you made it”: Nova Twins on the importance of albums and what makes a good one

This Saturday is National Album Day. Nova Twins will be taking part as Album Champions, alongside Travis, War Of The Worlds creator Jeff Wayne and more. We caught up with them to find out why the album is so important…

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