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How Tribulation are bringing magic and folklore back to heavy metal

From the elemental magic of 'space' to Scandinavian mythology, Tribulation are reconnecting with the spiritual world for their new album Where The Gloom Becomes Sound

How TikTok is breathing new life into Papa Roach

Teaming up with rising star Jeris Johnson for Last Resort (Reloaded), Papa Roach are on the crest of a digital revolution once again…

Brian Fallon: The songs that changed my life

From the first music he remembers hearing to the song he wishes he’d written, Brian Fallon reflects on the music that made him.

12 of the most out-there concept albums ever

From My Chemical Romance to Mastodon, here are a dozen of the most bonkers and outrageous concept albums in rock…

How extreme metal helps me fight seasonal depression

When the world is a cold, dark place, warm yourself on the fires of Hell.

The story of emo in 14 songs

From the basements of Washington, D.C. to festival headline slots around the world, this is the story of emo’s rise to prominence through the music that shaped a generation.

“You’re not cooler than anyone because you’re in a band”: Avenged Sevenfold write letters to their younger selves

Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ share some advice with their younger selves…

Life After Death: How Taylor Momsen survived her downward spiral

After losing Chris Cornell and her producer Kato Khandwala in the same year, Taylor Momsen was done. But though she tried to run from it, The Pretty Reckless' new album is the story of how music ultimately saved her...

11 bands and artists who wouldn’t be here without Nirvana

Grunge icons Nirvana have inspired countless artists over the years, but here are 11 musicians and bands who fully embraced the gospel of Seattle and flannel…

The musical heart of Camden: Why The Black Heart must be saved

Awesome metal bar and venue The Black Heart is more than a place to get wasted, it's pivotal to London's heavy music scene

11 of the best albums inspired by drugs

Like it or not, here are 11 albums that wouldn’t exist without mind- and mood-altering substances…

Steve Albini: “I realised that other people’s opinions had no power over me… I still don’t give a sh*t if I get judged”

Punk veteran and legendary producer Steve Albini on growing up, Big Black, Kurt Cobain and much more…

9 bands who wouldn’t be here without Cradle Of Filth

Extreme metal as we know it wouldn’t be the same without the influence of Cradle Of Filth. Here are just nine bands who supped from their fetid cup…

10 of the most distinctive band aesthetics in rock and metal

Here are 10 bands whose visual styles are as iconic as their music.

What was it like to come out as the first openly gay rock star?

“I think everyone has both sexualities in them… It's just that the special people let the homosexual elements surface”

50 of the worst album covers ever

Avert your eyes, because these visual atrocities are some of the worst album covers you'll ever see…

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