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Trophy Eyes: “We were doing something that made us really happy – that’s the epitome of success”

Fourth album Suicide And Sunshine was very nearly Trophy Eyes’ glorious swansong. Instead, it put things into perspective for the Aussie crew – while instantly becoming their best record to date…

In pictures: Fall Out Boy kick off So Much For (Tour) Dust at Wrigley Field

Fall Out Boy began the U.S. leg of their So Much For (Tour) Dust with a sold-out show at their hometown’s iconic Wrigley Field – here’s what it looked like.

6 things to expect from Iron Maiden’s Future Past UK tour

Ahead of Iron Maiden’s UK headline tour, we dive into the show itself and spotlight six (six, six!) things to look out for…

How Flatspot broke the rules to become the most exciting hardcore label right now

In the words of co-owner Che Figueroa: “This is as big as I’ve seen hardcore in my whole life.” That’s thanks in no small part to Flatspot Records, and their incredible roster featuring everyone from Speed to Scowl. Forget the genre – here’s how they’re taking over the world…

Bob Vylan, Witch Fever and High Vis are propelling punk into a vital new era

Next month, 2000trees will bring together everyone from rock veterans to breakout stars for the ultimate celebration of the scene. Ahead of the festival, and to applaud just how incredible UK punk is right now, Bob Vylan, Witch Fever and High Vis come together to put the world to rights…

MAN WITH A MISSION: The 10 songs that changed my life

MAN WITH A MISSION pack-leader Jean-Ken Johnny talks us through the music that makes him howl, from John Denver to Nirvana…

Scowl: “People assume that if you’re getting onstage, you’re a really confident, cocky person. That’s not always the case”

For Santa Cruz hardcore quintet Scowl, the only way is up. But for vocalist Kat Moss, it’s meant adjusting to the vulnerability of expressing herself to their ever-growing audience. Fresh from Coachella, she tells K! how this has fed into killer new EP Psychic Dance Routine, and how she’s getting used to becoming a star…

From Earl Sweatshirt to Erykah Badu: The icons who inspired Loathe’s Kadeem France

Which artists helped shape the artists you love? For Loathe vocalist Kadeem France, it’s a modern poet, a hip-hop king, and an “original hippy”…

10 reasons why you need Soul Glo in your life

Hardcore is having a lovely time at the moment. With last year’s Diaspora Problems album, Soul Glo are only adding fuel to the engine. If you’re not on board yet, vocalist Pierce Jordan explains why you need to get in on their Glo-up…

GEL: “This year is shaping up to be chaotic, but really cool. We really believe in this”

On blistering debut album Only Constant, New Jersey hardcore quintet GEL have announced themselves as one of the scene’s most exciting and progressive new voices. Guitarist Anthony Webster brings us up to speed, and explains how the whole world suddenly seems to be getting stuck on his band…

PVRIS: “You constantly kill off different versions of yourself”

Next month, PVRIS return with EVERGREEN, a brilliant new album. And a hyper-candid one at that. Kerrang! joins Lyndsey Gunnulfsen as she gets to grips with, well, Lyndsey Gunnulfsen…

“There were 35,000 people going, ‘What the hell is happening?!’”: 13 Questions with Jean-Ken Johnny

He hates eating coriander but he loves Smashing Pumpkins: MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny faces our 13 Questions...

Fit It Out: Meet Download Festival 2023’s most stylish fans

From snazzy suits to goth cowboys, here’s some of our favourite fits at Download…

In pictures: Slipknot’s triumphant Download Festival 2023 headline set

The return of Clown! A look at the new guy! And a record-equalling fifth headline appearance! Get an in-depth look at Slipknot doing their thing at Donington…

Pupil Slicer: “We’re welcoming to everyone. If you don’t agree with that, leave”

Their breathtakingly heavy music might catch you off guard, but if there’s one thing Pupil Slicer want, it’s to make people feel comfortable in themselves. And in future metal icon Kate Davies, there’s no-one more perfect for the job…

Slipknot’s Clown: “The future is bright and confusing, and uncertain and scary and beautiful”

Kerrang! sits down with The Nine’s founding mastermind Clown in search of where he and Slipknot are at, where they’re going, and why everyone – not least himself – should be scared…

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