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Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have collaborated on Valorant Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight

Massive things are coming in the Valorant world, as Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes and Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante both feature on the forthcoming Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight.

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Hayley Williams’ new band Power Snatch surprise drop new EP, EP2

They're at it again! Hayley Williams and Daniel James have quietly released a new EP under the Power Snatch banner, EP2, on Bandcamp.

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Island Breached! How twenty one pilots conquered Sziget 2026

Seven years after they last headlined the Budapest bonanza, twenty one pilots return to Sziget as heroes and masters of their craft…

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“I’m f*cking ready to go again”: Inside Royal Blood's momentous comeback

After two years away from the spotlight, rock power duo Royal Blood are back with the awesome single Ten Over Ten and brand-new album Dead Company. In a world-exclusive interview, Ben Thatcher and Mike Kerr take us inside their "primal" new record and reveal why they're reconnecting with their harder, heavier beginnings...

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Mouth Culture are headlining the first Kerrang! Presents… gig at London’s Barfly

Mouth Culture are coming down to the capital to play what's set to be an awesome gig for us as part of the new Kerrang! Presents... series at the legendary Camden Barfly.

The 25 defining moments of Bloodstock's 25th anniversary

A Metal God, a banana mosh-pit, onstage sword fights, more pyro than ever, and one incredible weekend: here's the highlights from last weekend, as Bloodstock turns 25!

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Mastodon share Hurricane Helene-inspired new single, In The Ruins

Mastodon's new single, In The Ruins, and its video take inspiration from both a devastating hurricane and an eye infection...

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Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan, Spiritbox and more announced for Good Things 2026

The line-up for Australia's travelling riff extravaganza, Good Things, is looking absolutely massive, with Limp Bizkit, Spiritbox and Simple Plan among the bands set to play.

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Neurosis announced for two special sets at Roadburn 2027

Neurosis are making their live return to Europe next year: "“There are few places in the world that feel like home to our music the way Roadburn does."

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Ice Nine Kills to score Halloween Horror Nights attraction, Terror Tram Starring Art The Clown

Ice Nine Kills are providing the music for the Terrifier-themed edition of Hollywood Horror Nights' Terror Tram attraction: "We are forever honoured that Terrifier writer/director Damien Leone and his team invited us to play in their sandbox of bloodshed," they say.

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Travis Barker confirms a new blink-182 album is coming - and he’s been working with Alkaline Trio again

Ahead of his new documentary, Louder Than Fear, arriving on streaming, Travis Barker has confirmed he's working on a new blink-182 album and will also appear on a future release from Alkaline Trio.

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Ithaca’s Sam Chetan-Welsh introduces new project, moksha, with debut single, Three Rivers

Former Ithaca guitarist Sam Chetan-Welsh has a new band, moksha, whose debut single Three Rivers asks: "What would you do if you knew everything was temporary? What would change?"

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Here are the stage times for All Points East presents Outbreak 2026

All Points East Presents Outbreak is just two weeks away featuring Deftones, Amyl and the Sniffers, IDLES and more, and they've now confirmed what time they'll all be hitting the stage.

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“It’s always been Metal Overdrive”: Wacken founder Thomas Jensen celebrates 35 years of heavy music’s biggest festival

With the PA still echoing on a 35th anniversary edition for the ages, we sit down with Wacken Open Air founder Thomas Jensen to find out how the event grew from humble beginnings into an all-conquering behemoth, what his favourite memories were from a jam-packed 2026 edition, and why the future of metal’s ‘Holy Land’ is faster, harder, louder – and brighter – than ever before...

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Linkin Park unveil trailer for Joe Hahn-directed documentary UNSHATTER

The film of "relationships, resilience, and what it really takes to move forward when you don't have all the answers" will hit cinemas on September 30. Listen to the live version of Somewhere I Belong now!

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“I’m f*cking ready to go again”: Inside Royal Blood's momentous comeback

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Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have collaborated on Valorant Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight

Massive things are coming in the Valorant world, as Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes and Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante both feature on the forthcoming Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight.

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Rock jewellers Flibustier Paris announce first sunglasses collection

French rock and metal-inspired jewellers Flibustier Paris have released their debut sunglasses range.

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Green Day's new coming-of-age movie is getting an international cinema release

Green Day's upcoming movie Nimrods is coming to cinemas around the world next month, and the band have dropped a new single to celebrate...

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Film review: Jackass Best And Last

Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew deliver laffs and schmaltz in unexpectedly touching and hilariously painful parting shot.

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Film review: Disclosure Day

Close encounter of the turd kind: Steven Spielberg’s return to fertile creative terrain results in a dismal sci-fi thriller folly

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Film review: Scary Movie

The Wayans Brothers are back for a disappointing Scary Movie 'rebootiqule' that doesn't cross any lines whatsoever.

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Film review: Masters Of The Universe

Powerless! There's all the right gags but nothing else in this He-Man nostalgia-fest...

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People = Chic: Gucci have used a Slipknot song in their new short film

Hear Slipknot’s (sic) used in the new Generation Gucci promotional short film, as the Iowa nu-metal heroes collide with the luxury fashion brand…

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See the Jackass gang reunite in the trailer for this summer’s final movie, Best And Last

Hitting cinemas in June, Jackass: Best And Last will include all-new stunts – robot prostate exam, anyone?! – as well as some old classics…

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“We’re here to feed the pipeline and give visibility to artists”: How LOUD WOMEN are changing grassroots music

From a one-off gig in London to a continent-stretching movement, LOUD WOMEN are creating a seismic shift in how marginalised artists are supported in their early careers. We catch up with founder Cassie Fox to get the lowdown on how 2026 will be their biggest and most global year yet…

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New Travis Barker documentary Louder Than Fear to hit Hulu this summer

Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear will tell the “unfiltered” story of the life of the blink-182 drummer after surviving a deadly 2008 plane crash.

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WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer: The 10 songs that changed my life

From AC/DC to Megadeth, WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer looks back on a life of heavy metal and hard rock action…

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A fundraiser has been launched for British metal journalist Dom Lawson after heart attack

Help out a metal legend while he recovers and won't be able to work.

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YONAKA drop out of US shows with Charlotte Sands

YONAKA are no longer making it to the US to open for Charlotte Sands, which they say is for both financial and logistical reasons.

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Green Lung release “our love letter to occult rock”, Black Magick Radio

Green Lung celebrate occult rock and the spookiest haunts in London on their new single, Black Magick Radio, which they first played live during the eclipse yesterday (of course).

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The 25 defining moments of Bloodstock's 25th anniversary

A Metal God, a banana mosh-pit, onstage sword fights, more pyro than ever, and one incredible weekend: here's the highlights from last weekend, as Bloodstock turns 25!

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Hayley Williams’ new band Power Snatch surprise drop new EP, EP2

They're at it again! Hayley Williams and Daniel James have quietly released a new EP under the Power Snatch banner, EP2, on Bandcamp.

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Island Breached! How twenty one pilots conquered Sziget 2026

Seven years after they last headlined the Budapest bonanza, twenty one pilots return to Sziget as heroes and masters of their craft…

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Mastodon share Hurricane Helene-inspired new single, In The Ruins

Mastodon's new single, In The Ruins, and its video take inspiration from both a devastating hurricane and an eye infection...

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Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have collaborated on Valorant Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight

Massive things are coming in the Valorant world, as Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes and Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante both feature on the forthcoming Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight.

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Check out Chat Pile’s new single, Same Rules

Watch the wild new video for Chat Pile's new single, Same Rules, which presses home the message that "engagement with the world might lead to death, but shutting off and staring at your phone all day is suicide."

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Listen of Pain Of Truth’s swaggering new single, Stranded

Pain Of Truth are upping the ante even further with their new single, Stranded, ahead of their self-titled second album dropping next month.

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Waterparks announce intimate U.S. tour with revolving setlists

Tiny venues, constantly changing setlists and at some venues, no barrier - Waterparks are doing something different for their U.S. tour later this year.

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“I’m f*cking ready to go again”: Inside Royal Blood's momentous comeback

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Mouth Culture are headlining the first Kerrang! Presents… gig at London’s Barfly

Mouth Culture are coming down to the capital to play what's set to be an awesome gig for us as part of the new Kerrang! Presents... series at the legendary Camden Barfly.

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Neurosis announced for two special sets at Roadburn 2027

Neurosis are making their live return to Europe next year: "“There are few places in the world that feel like home to our music the way Roadburn does."

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“My rehab was my plane crash”: Travis Barker reveals how recovering from his 2008 plane crash helped him quit drugs

Ahead of his new documentary Louder Than Fear, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has opened up about how he rebuilt his life following a 2008 plane crash, and how it prompted him to quit drugs.

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Check out Noctule’s new single Goddess Of Rot, about tricky Elden Ring boss Malenia

“This is the solo song that Svalbard fans will appreciate the most,” says Serena Cherry

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“We got so sick of bands playing it safe the whole time”: The story of Linkin Park’s The Hunting Party

Just when you think you’ve got them figured out, another curveball: Linkin Park returned to riff-focused heaviness inspired by reflections on their past – and the help of a few famous friends, too – on The Hunting Party…

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Nirvana: Kurt Cobain’s 20 best moments

A look at the life and legacy of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain…

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The best Green Day album? Duh, it’s Nimrod

Which is the best Green Day album: American Idiot or Dookie? Well, one member of the Kerrang! staff says neither…

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‘And furthermore, Susan’: The origin of Sublime’s Smoke Two Joints sample

Here’s where the famous sample from Sublime’s Smoke Two Joints comes from…

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Turnstile’s Brendan Yates: The 10 songs that changed my life

Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates uncovers some gems in his record collection – from Bowie to Beach House…

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Remembering 2006: When emo conquered the world and changed music forever

With Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and Paramore commanding stadium-sized crowds across the world, we look back on the year that changed their careers and lives forever…

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My friend Paul, by Corey Taylor

Corey Taylor pays tribute to his late friend and Slipknot bandmate, Paul Gray.

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The 15 loudest bands in the world

Discover the science and stories behind 15 of the loudest bands in the world…

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The 10 greatest live albums of all time

From Nirvana to My Chemical Romance to Green Day, these 10 brilliant live releases will make you feel as though you’re in the pit while you listen to them.

Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have collaborated on Valorant Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight

Hayley Williams’ new band Power Snatch surprise drop new EP, EP2

Island Breached! How twenty one pilots conquered Sziget 2026

“I’m f*cking ready to go again”: Inside Royal Blood's momentous comeback

Mouth Culture are headlining the first Kerrang! Presents… gig at London’s Barfly

The 25 defining moments of Bloodstock's 25th anniversary

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Mastodon share Hurricane Helene-inspired new single, In The Ruins

Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan, Spiritbox and more announced for Good Things 2026

Neurosis announced for two special sets at Roadburn 2027

Ice Nine Kills to score Halloween Horror Nights attraction, Terror Tram Starring Art The Clown

Travis Barker confirms a new blink-182 album is coming - and he’s been working with Alkaline Trio again

Ithaca’s Sam Chetan-Welsh introduces new project, moksha, with debut single, Three Rivers

Here are the stage times for All Points East presents Outbreak 2026

“It’s always been Metal Overdrive”: Wacken founder Thomas Jensen celebrates 35 years of heavy music’s biggest festival

Linkin Park unveil trailer for Joe Hahn-directed documentary UNSHATTER

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“I’m f*cking ready to go again”: Inside Royal Blood's momentous comeback

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Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have collaborated on Valorant Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight

Rock jewellers Flibustier Paris announce first sunglasses collection

Green Day's new coming-of-age movie is getting an international cinema release

Film review: Jackass Best And Last

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Film review: Masters Of The Universe

People = Chic: Gucci have used a Slipknot song in their new short film

See the Jackass gang reunite in the trailer for this summer’s final movie, Best And Last

“We’re here to feed the pipeline and give visibility to artists”: How LOUD WOMEN are changing grassroots music

New Travis Barker documentary Louder Than Fear to hit Hulu this summer

WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer: The 10 songs that changed my life

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A fundraiser has been launched for British metal journalist Dom Lawson after heart attack

YONAKA drop out of US shows with Charlotte Sands

Green Lung release “our love letter to occult rock”, Black Magick Radio

The 25 defining moments of Bloodstock's 25th anniversary

Hayley Williams’ new band Power Snatch surprise drop new EP, EP2

Island Breached! How twenty one pilots conquered Sziget 2026

Mastodon share Hurricane Helene-inspired new single, In The Ruins

Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have collaborated on Valorant Champions Anthem, If The Sun Burns Out Tonight

Check out Chat Pile’s new single, Same Rules

Listen of Pain Of Truth’s swaggering new single, Stranded

Waterparks announce intimate U.S. tour with revolving setlists

“I’m f*cking ready to go again”: Inside Royal Blood's momentous comeback

Mouth Culture are headlining the first Kerrang! Presents… gig at London’s Barfly

Neurosis announced for two special sets at Roadburn 2027

“My rehab was my plane crash”: Travis Barker reveals how recovering from his 2008 plane crash helped him quit drugs

Check out Noctule’s new single Goddess Of Rot, about tricky Elden Ring boss Malenia

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“We got so sick of bands playing it safe the whole time”: The story of Linkin Park’s The Hunting Party

Nirvana: Kurt Cobain’s 20 best moments

The best Green Day album? Duh, it’s Nimrod

‘And furthermore, Susan’: The origin of Sublime’s Smoke Two Joints sample

Turnstile’s Brendan Yates: The 10 songs that changed my life

Remembering 2006: When emo conquered the world and changed music forever

My friend Paul, by Corey Taylor

The 15 loudest bands in the world

The 10 greatest live albums of all time

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