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How Emo Rap Has Redefined Rock Music

Welcome to a new generation of artists changing the game, daring to think differently, drawing influence from metal, hip-hop and wherever they so desire. Call it trap metal, emo rap or something else, this is happening. Whether you like it or not…

The Underground Sounds Of America: Bloody Hammers

This North Carolina husband-and-wife duo are masters of horror rock and Ouija boards.

The Stories Behind Every Helmet Album

A critical reappraisal of the back catalogue of riff monsters, Helmet…

Punk Island is a Celebration of Community, Diversity, and Rage

Punk Island shows NYC what's at punk's core: community.

Inside Slayer's Awesome New Collaboration With Jägermeister

Jäger staff member and former Slayer tour manager Jack Carson takes us behind the band's limited-edition bottle.

The Appleseed Cast: Album By Album With Chris Crisci

The founding frontman walks us through the band’s discography, and exclusively premieres a track from the new record, The Fleeting Light Of Impermanence.

How Cursed Earth Came Back From The Brink

Guitarist Kieran Molloy discusses The Deathbed Sessions and how Cursed Earth managed to survive with a little help from their friends

In Pictures: The Pre-Kerrang! Awards Cocktail Party

Before the Kerrang! Awards itself, we wet our whistle. And United Talent Agency were doing cocktails – get in!

A deep dive into Jane’s Addiction’s music video for Been Caught Stealing

We pick apart Jane’s Addiction’s Been Caught Stealing video, one scene at a time...

Bad Brains Frontman H.R. Has Created An Art Exhibit Based On The Band's Music

H.R. Hudson of Bad Brains and his wife Lori have put together a collection of art based on the band's work.

SWMRS Talk Positivity, Politics, and Being The Voice Of A Generation

Berkeley punks SWMRS are out to inspire young people...

Exclusive Stream: Seasons For Change Are Championing Hong Kong's Hard Rock Scene

Stream the new album by Hong Kong hard rockers Seasons For Change before its release tomorrow.

Mannequin Pussy's Patience Has Finally Paid Off

Mannequin Pussy's new album, Patience, arrives tomorrow after years in the making.

In Pictures: The Kerrang! Awards 2019

Take a look at this year's incredible Kerrang! Awards

Faith No More: The inside story of The Real Thing

Faith No More had already created two slabs of splendidly twisted noise, but it was the addition of vocalist Mike Patton for third album The Real Thing that sent them tumbling into rock’s stratosphere...

How Poison Idea’s Steve Hanford Found His Ultimate Inspiration In Prison

For Steve Hanford of hardcore legends Poison Idea, getting sent to jail changed his creative path entirely.

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