The haunting, traumatic story behind Soundgarden’s SuperunknownHow Superunknown elevated Soundgarden to heady new heights and left a legacy that’s lasted 30 years…
Larissa Stupar: “The industry needs to clue-up on the concept of pregnancy and motherhood”Writing on International Women’s Day, Venom Prison’s Larissa Stupar calls on the music industry to do better in supporting mothers and pregnant women.
The Downward Spiral: The darkness and despair behind Nine Inch Nails’ masterpieceIn 1994, Nine Inch Nails released their masterpiece, The Downward Spiral. Here, we examine the enduring ripple of the album’s enormous cultural impact…
Megan Targett: “What I can do with my voice and band is just as good as what men can do – so why separate us?”In an essay for International Women’s Day, Vexed vocalist Megan Targett rages against the separation of genders in music and why the term “female-fronted” has to stop.
Cristina Scabbia: “We need to stop looking at each other and start looking towards the same direction, together”For International Women’s Day 2022, Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia considers her position in the scene and why her gender doesn’t impact who she is.
A poem from Scowl’s Kat Moss for International Women’s DayTo address this year’s International Women’s Day theme of Breaking The Bias, Scowl vocalist Kat Moss has penned a poem titled The Same.
Skin: “The only way to protect women’s bodies and women’s rights is to have more women in positions of power”Skunk Anansie vocalist Skin urges real, tangible change this International Women’s Day, and explains why it won’t happen until more women are in positions of power.
Alissa White-Gluz: “We’re shattering the idea that gender has any correlation with intelligence, talent or abilities”For International Women’s Day 2022, Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz celebrates all women in rock and metal and looks to a brighter, more equal future.
Blood, bruises and barbed wire: The beauty of deathmatch wrestlingIn the backyards and bingo halls of the United States, a uniquely violent art form is playing to capacity crowds braying for blood. Photographer Nick Karp has made it his mission to capture the carnage on film, so fans and the curious can witness the beauty in the brutality…
“What’s not fun about getting to dress up?!”: Inside London Comic Con SpringWe head to Comic Con Spring at London Olympia for an afternoon of comics, cosplay and community.
5 reasons why you need to check out UnderdarkUnderdark are amongst the most ferocious faces of the new wave of British black metal. Here’s a roadmap into their shadowy realm…
Bambara: “We’re stronger and hungrier, and keen to make up for lost time”Like so many other bands, Bambara’s journey over the past two years has been plagued by instability, loneliness and existential worry. But with excellent new EP Love On My Mind, the Brooklyn post-punks are ready to move on and bring their art to the world…
Dark Horses: Why Unto Others have the strength to be heavy music’s next big thingFaced with cancelled touring and a copyright lawsuit, Portland metallers Unto Others found themselves staring into the abyss for much of the last two years. With outstanding second album Strength, however, they’re turning deepest black into gothic gold…
“Immigrants are the foundation of this country, we’re here for them”: Inside the Nationality and Borders Bill protestHundreds of people descended on London to protest the controversial Nationality and Borders Bill. We spoke to a number of demonstrators to find out why they’re there and what impact the bill could have on society.
Chris Carrabba: My life in 10 songsDashboard Confessional visionary Chris Carrabba reflects on the 10 songs that symbolise the ever-changing landscape of his creativity…
In pictures: The solidarity with Ukraine protest in LondonFollowing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, hundreds took to Downing Street to show solidarity with Ukraine and demand more action from the British government.
