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In pictures: Turnstile kick off GLOW ON UK tour in glorious fashion

Kerrang! hit Nottingham’s Rock City on January 29 for the first night of the GLOW ON UK tour – and we found Turnstile and Chubby And The Gang in typically exhilarating form…

A hope in hell: How As It Is pulled themselves back from the brink

In creating their excellent, emotionally-charged fourth album I WENT TO HELL AND BACK, As It Is were pushed to their limits. But as Patty Walters and Ronnie Ish explain, even when things get dark, hope always shines through…

“It’s where the next generation of your favourite bands will come from”: Why it’s more important than ever to support independent venues

The effect COVID has had on grassroots music venues has been devastating. It’s only through fundraising and support from fans that many have managed to stay open in the face of bankruptcy. As doors reopen, we look at why it’s absolutely vital for the scene to continue to step up…

“We have to make sure that service doesn’t die”: Inside the BBC licence fee freeze and its impact on rock

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries recently announced plans to replace the BBC licence fee. But what would that mean for the artists that rely on radio and TV for much-needed exposure? K! investigates what the potential changes would mean for your favourite band…

Poppy: “It’ll be an emotional explosion by the time I get to tour”

Poppy is one of the most reliably unpredictable artists on Earth. With a GRAMMY nomination to her name, she’s itching to get back onstage. Here, she tells us why she loves live…

“People grow up together here, it’s a home”: Why Huddersfield’s rock community saved The Parish

The pandemic wrought havoc on grassroots venues up and down the UK, with some forced into shutting their doors for good. In Huddersfield, the rock scene rallied round to save their beloved Parish venue from closure by raising close to £50,000. We paid a visit to find out what makes the venue so special...

PENGSHUi’s track-by-track guide to new album Destroy Yourself

From taking down the rich to stories of wild nights out, PENGSHUi take us through every song on Destroy Yourself…

A Celebration Of Endings: The rise and death of Gulch

As Gulch continue their farewell run this month, we look at the Bay Area hardcore heroes’ incredible ascent, and why their decision to call it a day so soon is a beautiful thing…

“Some people find it hard to believe that a woman can growl that low”: 13 Questions with Lauren Hart

From ridiculous rumours to being a “crazy cat lady”, Once Human’s Lauren Hart faces K!’s 13 Questions.

Turnstile: “There’s no higher priority than having this feel special and unique”

As Turnstile bring thrilling third album GLOW ON to stages across the UK, Kerrang! catches up with frontman Brendan Yates to find out how they’re keeping feet on the ground while stagediving their way to the top of the world…

Deaf Havana return: “We made this record for us – it’s already fulfilled its purpose”

Having endured the most miserable year of their life, Deaf Havana almost called it quits. But after fighting through and making necessary changes, they’re back as a duo with sixth album The Present Is A Foreign Land. Now, brothers James and Matty Veck-Gilodi are ready to embrace a whole new chapter…

Billy Talent: Ben Kowalewicz’ track-by-track guide to Crisis Of Faith

Almost three decades into their career, Canadian punk legends Billy Talent are still on fire – and new album Crisis Of Faith is emphatic proof. Here, frontman Ben Kowalewicz dives deep into all 10 songs on the record…

Truth, TikTok and taking over: RØRY is keeping it real

RØRY’s journey hasn’t been an easy one – in fact, there was a time when she gave up on music entirely. Now armed with viral single Uncomplicated and an upcoming debut EP, the path ahead has never been more clear…

Remembering the bands making a comeback at When We Were Young Fest

The When We Were Young festival is bringing back Paramore. But they’re not the only ones getting back on the scene kid horse in Vegas this October…

All Structures Are Unstable: An ode to Every Time I Die

As the acrimonious split between frontman Keith Buckley and his bandmates plays out online, we look back at how Buffalo bruisers Every Time I Die shaped the cutting edge of modern metalcore…

Modern Error are here to get inside your brain

On debut album Victim Of A Modern Age, Modern Error have nailed a perfectly and meticulously-crafted vision. Now, twin brothers Zak and Kel Pinchin are ready to welcome everyone else into their world…

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