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Taylor Hawkins: “I used to do a lot of fcking drugs… I believed the bullsht myth of live fast and die young”

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins reflects on his introduction to rock, working with his heroes and a former life of excess…

20 things you probably didn’t know about Billie Joe Armstrong

Get the, er, knowledge on Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong!

SKYND: Why we wrote a song about Elisa Lam

SKYND were writing about Elisa Lam long before Netflix came along, but why?

11 bands and artists who wouldn’t be here without Green Day

Green Day’s impact on music cannot be underestimated, as this genre-spanning selection of artists prove.

Ice-T: “I play one on TV, but cops can still kiss my ass”

Body Count frontman Ice-T has had a crazy life. We chat to the man himself about childhood, hip-hop, Cop Killer and more.

10 things we learned about Powerslave during Iron Maiden's Twitter listening party

Iron Maiden tweeted along with Powerslave's listening party this weekend, and here are just 10 things we learned from the very metal experience…

17 songs about U.S. presidents

We look back over the greatest songs written in, er, honour of the United States’ past commanders in chief…

Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite: "Creating art is a political act, because you’re choosing to spend your time making the world a better place"

Vocalist/guitarist Stuart Braithwaite talks the endurance of Mogwai, the definition of success, working on music for movies and more…

Meet the people who find true love at rock shows

From getting engaged backstage with Bruce Dickinson to sharing a first dance at a festival, rock music is an intrinsic part of so many relationships – as these people prove…

An oral history of Black Sabbath: The album that started heavy metal

On February 13, 1970, Black Sabbath shook the Earth to its core. Here, in the band’s own words, is the story of its origins, creation and legacy.

Nirvana’s 10 best videos ranked in order of greatness

Is Smells Like Teen Spirit the best Nirvana video? Or maybe it’s In Bloom? Time to find out…

"Sexuality doesn’t have to be a big deal": Trash Boat on identity, family and new single He’s So Good

Trash Boat vocalist Tobi Duncan on the story behind new single He’s So Good, and why he’s intent on telling the stories of those who’ve been marginalised.

Remembering the lamest beef in rock history

We take a look back at Sugar Ray and Pearl Jam's “beef”… if you can call it that.

Now Hear This: Josh Franceschi on the best new pop-punk, indie and rap-rock

You Me At Six frontman Josh Franceschi brings you his new music recommendations, including Kid Kapichi, NOISY and Cassyette…

8 times rock stars massively failed at dating

As it's Valentine's Day, here are some romantic mishaps courtesy of Limp Bizkit, All Time Low, Behemoth and more!

The 10 most metal commercials of all time

Check out a ranking of the most brutal times they tried to sell you something…

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Taylor Hawkins: “I used to do a lot of f*cking drugs… I believed the bullsh*t myth of live fast and die young”