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How two Australian sisters built London’s best dive bar

Blondies 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 bare

Think 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 Satan

Bummed 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 songs

From 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.

Bloodstock's Vicky Hungerford: "It's important not to view yourself as lesser than somebody else"

On International Women's Day, Bloodstock head honcho Vicky Hungerford shares her experiences of the music industry, why you should always back yourself and the importance of Sophie Lancaster's legacy.

Entombed A.D.’s LG Petrov: 1972 – 2021

Entombed A.D. frontman LG Petrov has passed away after a battle with cancer. Here, we pay tribute to the fun-loving death metal master.

Dana Dentata: "I challenge men to learn from all the bad experiences you’re reading about in the news right now"

On International Women's Day, Dana Dentata challenges men to do better, to treat women with respect, and to break free from the shackles of toxic masculinity.

Sharon den Adel: "It is the right of every woman to be able to decide independently in all matters related to reproduction, including abortion"

Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel dissects Europe's differing abortion laws and why it is a woman's right to choose.

New Pagans' Lyndsey McDougall: "This pandemic has only dilapidated a system that was already failing mothers and carers"

New Pagans' Lyndsey McDougall shares her respect and adoration for mothers and carers on this International Women's Day.

Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante: “I want to hold every human being accountable to actively fight for equality”

Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante muses on International Women’s Day’s ‘Choose to challenge’ campaign, and what it means for a white woman in heavy music.

Meet Me @ The Altar's Edith Johnson: "Don’t set aside your comfort for boys’ egos"

On International Women's Day, Meet Me @ The Altar vocalist Edith Johnson remembers her first experience of the male-dominated alt. scene and shares some powerful words for young women everywhere.

Saint Agnes' Kitty: "Choose to challenge the people you love, choose the difficult conversation, and we can create something beautiful"

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is Choose To Challenge. Here, Saint Agnes' Kitty discusses why it's important to challenge those you love, even if it feels difficult or easier to ignore it. (Trigger warning: Sexual assault.)

Sharptooth's Lauren Kashan: "Real change comes when we look in the mirror and have the courage to acknowledge the biases within us"

Sharptooth vocalist Lauren Kashan on why we should all use International Women's Day's theme of Choose To Challenge to question ourselves and confront our own internal biases.

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