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Why GLOO are the bright sparks Britrock needs right now

Having perfected their unkempt blend of power pop, post-grunge and punk rock on How Not To Be Happy, GLOO’s bonds of brotherhood and mischievous high spirits make them the perfect soundtrack for cutting loose from the shackles of lockdown…

What the girl from the cover of Godsmack’s debut looks like now

We got a chance to catch up with one of nu-metal’s most iconic faces.

Poppy: State Of Flux

New album Flux shows a side of Poppy the world has never seen before. In an exclusive in-depth dive into the record, she spills the tea on reconnecting with the music of her youth, kicking back against boredom, and the private journey behind her best songs yet…

18 rock and metal songs that never fail to cheer people up

In need of a pick-me-up? These 18 rock and metal bangers always do the job…

The 6 new artists you absolutely must see at ALT+LDN

Don't know where to start with ALT+LDN's thrilling blend of hip-hop and rock acts on the line-up? These awesome six artists will do the job on Monday…

A tribute to Trouble's Eric Wagner, one of doom metal's finest voices

From Trouble to The Skull, doom titan Eric Wagner left a remarkable impact on heavy music.

18 album covers that were banned or censored

Avert your eyes! These rock and metal album covers have been banned or censored so they can no longer offend those with a weak disposition…

10 bands who have the most wholesome friendships with each other

Plenty of bands fall out at some point, but this lot have always felt like the best of friends…

Now Hear This: Alex Baker on the best new doom-punk, hardcore and classic rock

Kerrang! Radio host Alex Baker brings you the best new bands to check out now, including Witch Fever, Last Hounds and Florence Black…

“The sound of master craftsmen flexing their creative muscles”: Our original 2006 review of Lamb Of God’s Sacrament

In August 2006, Lamb Of God were on the cusp of becoming metal's great mainstream conquerors. This is our original review from that time…

Tom Searle Forever: The infinite impact of his Architects lyrics

On the fifth anniversary of his death, Architects fans tell Kerrang! how guitarist Tom Searle’s profound words have kept them going through their darkest periods, and taught them to embrace life.

10 lesser known My Chemical Romance songs that everyone needs to hear

Every My Chemical Romance fan needs to stick these 10 hidden gems in their ears. Immediately.

“The hate is definitely back”: The turbulent story of Slipknot’s All Hope Is Gone

Slipknot’s first U.S. Number One album, All Hope Is Gone, was born from turbulence and marked the end of an era…

No Retreat, No Regrets: The legacy of The Gaslight Anthem’s seminal album The ’59 Sound

In August 2008, The Gaslight Anthem released The ’59 Sound – a record that would change many lives, especially theirs. Here they look back with pride and joy at the jewel in the crown of their catalogue…

10 rock and hip-hop crossover events we'd love to see

With ALT+LDN – London's first hip-hop and alternative rock festival – happening next week, here's 10 rock and hip-hop crossover events we'd like to see…

Outlanders: How Jinjer survived a revolution and built their own world

Jinjer’s resilient spirit was forged in the war that erupted their native Ukraine in 2014. As the groove metal quartet prepare to unleash their fourth and most complex album to date, singer Tatiana Shmayluk relives the turmoil that shaped them. Cue: one of modern music’s most remarkable tales of survival, resistance and sheer determination…

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