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Can Vikings save the planet? Johan Hegg thinks so

Dismiss Johan Hegg as a Viking-obsessed metalhead caricature at your peril. There’s a lot more to the Amon Amarth vocalist than meets the eye. And the gentle giant has a message of urgency for us all – if we’re to retain any hopes for our survival as a species…

10 songs that should be included on the new Tony Hawk’s Soundtrack

Tony Hawk’s soundtracks provided a gateway to contemporary rock music – here’s some that fit the bill for the new games…

grandson: You Can Get Anywhere If You Put The Effort In

The key to a successful and fulfilling life? Find your passion, and work as hard as humanly possible at it, says grandson

Tom Morello's 11 Greatest Riffs

We've taken a look at Tom Morello's finest shredding moments – from Rage Against The Machine to Audioslave

Skunk Anansie’s Skin: The 10 songs that changed my life

Skunk Anansie’s fearless leader Skin dissects the records that made her who she is today, from Rage Against The Machine to ABBA.

YUNGBLUD Is The Weirdo This Generation Needs

Donny boy done good YUNGBLUD discusses the heartache, grief and self-discovery that inspired new single Weird!

After years in the spotlight, Brian Fallon is finally comfortable

It has taken Brian Fallon a long time to feel at ease in his own skin, and figure out who he is away from the protective noise of rock’n’roll. But with new record Local Honey, he has finally found his way to a place where he feels truly ready to bare his soul, flaws and all…

Why Ronnie James Dio was the bravest musician in metal

On the anniversary of his death, we reflect on the legacy of heavy metal hero Ronnie James Dio

Quiz: How well do you know Evanescence’s lyrics?

Are you an Evanescence fan? Test your knowledge of their lyrics in our fiendish quiz…

The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen: “I Want To Be Famous For The Music That I Make"

Taylor Momsen almost gave up following the deaths of her heroes, but now The Pretty Reckless are back with a new purpose

The Outward Spiral: How Lateralus galvanised Tool’s cutting edge

After a half-decade away, Tool returned to a rock scene consumed by nu-metal and pop-punk. Lateralus found them surging in the opposite direction…

Krist Novoselic: “We weren’t just this spooky, heavy gang. We could be light. Maybe that’s what made us different”

Legendary bassist Krist Novoselic talks Nirvana’s rise, their traumatic end, and his future with Giants In The Trees…

Green Day’s 15 best music videos, ranked in order of greatness

Counting down Green Day’s best-ever music videos… which is not an easy task!

An Exhaustive Look At The Phenomenon Of Celebrity Cameos In Music Videos

An extensive journey through the history of celebrity appearances in rock music videos

Why All Time Low had to reset everything for Wake Up, Sunshine

The Last Young Renegade experience left All Time Low feeling unsure of their future. A break from the band offered its members renewed perspectives, but before they could move forward, they needed to reconnect with who they truly are.

How In This Moment Transform Suffering Into Salvation

Maria Brink has known pain in her life. Exploring themes of loss, familial bonds and the journey towards healing on new In This Moment album Mother, she’s ready to let go and share her experiences for the better...

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