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Metallica: The untold story of the album that changed everything

After four albums of world-beating thrash, Metallica looked to push things to the limit and become the biggest metal band on the planet with 1991’s colossal ‘Black’ album. As the record turns 30 and the band celebrate with the triumphant Metallica Blacklist, Jason Newsted and Kirk Hammett look back at how it all happened…

"If we were worried about being famous, we should have quit a long time ago!": Why The Bronx will never die

Now six albums deep, The Bronx are still, somehow, at the top of their game. We sit down with frontman Matt Caughthran to find out the secrets of their survival and why they’ll never give up the fight…

Slipknot: Every song on Iowa, ranked from worst to best

Every song on Slipknot’s second album is pretty damn great, but which of Iowa’s 14 tracks is the greatest of all?

“This is one beautifully crafted labour of hate”: Our original 2001 review of Slipknot’s Iowa

On August 28, 2001, Slipknot more than lived up to the hype with their second studio album on Roadrunner Records, Iowa…

Now Hear This: Bobby Vylan on the best new punk, dance-rock and ugly pop

Ahead of the band's appearance at ALT+LDN on Monday, Bob Vylan singer Bobby Vylan brings you the best new music you need to hear now…

“We knew a tidal wave could hit, we just didn't think it’d happen to us”: Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament on 30 years of Ten

On the classic album's 30th anniversary, bassist Jeff Ament reflects on the whirlwind impact of Pearl Jam's Ten.

The 11 most underrated pop-punk bangers of the ’00s

Move over mainstream hits, let’s dig out the most underrated pop-punk deep cuts from the start of the century…

“It promises many great things”: Our original review of Pearl Jam’s legendary debut Ten

Seattle icons Pearl Jam released their debut album on August 27, 1991. Here’s what Kerrang! thought of Ten at the time…

Why GLOO are the bright sparks Britrock needs right now

Having perfected their unkempt blend of power pop, post-grunge and punk rock on How Not To Be Happy, GLOO’s bonds of brotherhood and mischievous high spirits make them the perfect soundtrack for cutting loose from the shackles of lockdown…

What the girl from the cover of Godsmack’s debut looks like now

We got a chance to catch up with one of nu-metal’s most iconic faces.

Poppy: State Of Flux

New album Flux shows a side of Poppy the world has never seen before. In an exclusive in-depth dive into the record, she spills the tea on reconnecting with the music of her youth, kicking back against boredom, and the private journey behind her best songs yet…

18 rock and metal songs that never fail to cheer people up

In need of a pick-me-up? These 18 rock and metal bangers always do the job…

The 6 new artists you absolutely must see at ALT+LDN

Don't know where to start with ALT+LDN's thrilling blend of hip-hop and rock acts on the line-up? These awesome six artists will do the job on Monday…

A tribute to Trouble's Eric Wagner, one of doom metal's finest voices

From Trouble to The Skull, doom titan Eric Wagner left a remarkable impact on heavy music.

18 album covers that were banned or censored

Avert your eyes! These rock and metal album covers have been banned or censored so they can no longer offend those with a weak disposition…

10 bands who have the most wholesome friendships with each other

Plenty of bands fall out at some point, but this lot have always felt like the best of friends…

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