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Black Veil Brides: “I’ve always been obsessed with revenge, in a way that’s maybe not particularly healthy”

Having grown up as the figure of derision amongst certain rock fans, Andy Biersack could quite rightly have a chip on his shoulder. But rather than seek to get back at those who doubted him, he’s spent his life in Black Veil Brides proving them wrong as loudly as possible. It’s this vindication that has brought our anti-hero to album number seven, and why he’ll continue to win on his own terms…

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Finn Wolfhard announces new album, Fire From The Hip

“I’ll never forget recording this album…” Finn Wolfhard will follow last year’s debut solo LP Happy Birthday with Fire From The Hip in July.

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Bring Me The Horizon announce The Third Ascension Program North American tour

Once again joined by Motionless In White and The Plot In You, Bring Me The Horizon will return to North America in the autumn.

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Here’s System Of A Down’s setlist from their first show of 2026

Headlining Las Vegas nu-metal extravaganza Sick New World, System Of A Down kicked off their year of touring with a 25-song setlist, paying extra attention to Toxicity.

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“It’s the light at the end of all the hardships”: Inside Sleeping With Sirens’ hopeful new album

Four years on from 2022’s Complete Collapse, Sleeping With Sirens are back with new album An Ending In Itself. Promising that it’s very much been worth the wait, vocalist Kellin Quinn talks doing what SWS do best, why he’ll always push forward no matter what, and the surprising importance of journaling…

“It’s never too late to be the person you want to be”: How The Menzingers embraced the possible present

It’s been an undeniably eventful few years for The Menzingers. As they announce their upcoming eighth album Everything I Ever Saw, Greg Barnett unpacks how marriage, divorce and fatherhood fuelled their immediate songwriting and why, 20 years in, the best is still ahead of them…

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Loathe, Joyce Manor and more join Outbreak Fest Manchester line-up

The Manchester edition of Outbreak is expanding further still, with Loathe, Joyce Manor, Midrift, Lip Critic and more set to perform.

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Halsey announces deluxe edition of The Great Impersonator, featuring new songs

2024’s The Great Impersonator is getting the deluxe treatment this Friday, with Halsey confirming it’ll contain new music…

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Who are YUNGBLUD’s fans?

How does YUNGBLUD manage to bring people together and split opinion at the same time? We head to his sold-out arena show in Manchester to find out…

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Listen to Muse’s riff-tastic new single, Cryogen

Following last year’s Unravelling and recent single Be With You, Muse have shared the third preview from their forthcoming 10th album The Wow! Signal.

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mgk and Fred Durst join forces on nu-metal banger, FIX UR FACE

‘Rock’s not dead long as I’m alive…’ Watch the video for mgk and Fred Durst’s mosh-tastic new single FIX UR FACE.

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Slayer appear to be teasing a couple of U.S headline dates

Their touring calendar is looking quite quiet so far in 2026, but are Slayer about to announce new U.S. gigs in Los Angeles and Minnesota?!

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unpeople unleash new single and video, clouds

Before they hit the likes of Slam Dunk, Rock for People and Download this summer, unpeople are back with new music!

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Live review: YUNGBLUD, Leeds First Direct Arena

YUNGBLUD’s biggest-ever UK tour brings him home to a coronation-like event in Yorkshire.

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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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The name of Green Day’s coming-of-age comedy movie has changed

Formerly New Years Rev, the name of Green Day’s coming-of-age comedy has changed to Nimrods, and it’s been acquired by Inaugural Entertainment.

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Fighting the brainrot: The importance of listening to albums in full and why they’re good for our health

It’s no wonder so many of us feel anxious and fatigued by life; we live like everything is an emergency, and we are running out of time. So dust off that CD player and dig out your cassettes from the attic as we explore how the power of records can heal our overworked brains.

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The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has landed

Four years on from No Way Home, get the first look at this summer’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day…

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Watch the star-studded trailer for Dune: Part Three

Featuring new cast members Anya Taylor-Joy and Robert Pattinson, get ready for the massive conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune.

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Mr. Lordi to join Philharmonia Orchestra for one-night-only ‘orchestral heavy metal spectacular’ in London

The Lordi vocalist will appear alongside Suzi Quatro and Alison Mosshart at London’s Southbank Centre for Forged In Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated.

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Nine Inch Nails drop 20-song TRON: Ares companion album

Listen to Nine Inch Nails’ new TRON Ares: Divergence release, which is comprised of TRON: Ares remixes from other artists and previously-unheard material.

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Film review: Scream 7

Ghostface is back, fellow kids… and he’s here to slash your expectations in sixth Scream sequel.

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Against The Current announce UK and European tour, featuring “a lot” of new music

“We hope our fans are ready!” Against The Current will return to the UK and Europe in the autumn for their Till Death & Back Tour.

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Loathe, Joyce Manor and more join Outbreak Fest Manchester line-up

The Manchester edition of Outbreak is expanding further still, with Loathe, Joyce Manor, Midrift, Lip Critic and more set to perform.

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Foo Fighters have announced a couple of tiny, last-minute gigs

Get ready, East Coast: Foo Fighters will be playing $30 gigs in New York City tonight (April 30) and Sayreville, New Jersey on Saturday evening…

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Black Veil Brides: “I’ve always been obsessed with revenge, in a way that’s maybe not particularly healthy”

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Finn Wolfhard announces new album, Fire From The Hip

“I’ll never forget recording this album…” Finn Wolfhard will follow last year’s debut solo LP Happy Birthday with Fire From The Hip in July.

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“It’s never too late to be the person you want to be”: How The Menzingers embraced the possible present

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Here’s all the Download Festival 2026 set times

Download Festival have revealed this year’s full stage times via their app, so you can get planning your weekend now…

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Album review: Cage Fight – Exuvia

It’s a knockout! Metallic hardcore supergroup Cage Fight go harder, stronger and strikingly personal on second album Exuvia.

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Static Dress go full stadium emo with new single, …hospice

Watch the video for Static Dress’ new single …hospice, taken from their forthcoming second album injury episode.

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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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Loathe announce A Stranger To You North American headline tour

Loathe’s 19-city North American run comes hot off the heels of the announcement of their new album A Stranger To You, and will see the band joined by Fleshwater and Prostitute.

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Northlane drop exhilarating new single, Evian

Watch the video for Northlane’s new single Evian, which hears the Aussie metalcore gang dabbling in trance…

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Halsey announces deluxe edition of The Great Impersonator, featuring new songs

2024’s The Great Impersonator is getting the deluxe treatment this Friday, with Halsey confirming it’ll contain new music…

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Garbage’s Shirley Manson to curate next year’s Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall line-up

“One of the greatest honours that has ever been bestowed upon me…” Shirley Manson will curate Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2027 gigs, taking place between March 15-21.

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Album review: Sevendust – One

Never-say-die Atlanta metallers Sevendust keep the fire burning by doing what they do best. For the 15th time.

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Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats have made a freaky video for their new single, Don’t Let It Control You

Brit psych-rockers Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats have dropped the title-track from their new album, and they’re taking a trip around the UK in November.

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Get your limited-edition Carpenter Brut x Kerrang! printed zine

Dive into the magic and mystery of Carpenter Brut’s closing chapter in the Leather Trilogy with this exclusive printed zine!

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Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

The complete story of Metallica’s untouchable Master Of Puppets album – available now as a limited-edition printed zine from the Kerrang! Store.

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Get your limited-edition YUNGBLUD x Kerrang! zine

In our exclusive 20-page YUNGBLUD zine, we dive into all things Idols II with the 28-year-old rock superstar, talking heroes, heart and being human…

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Get The Molotovs’ new album with an exclusive signed art print

The Molotovs’ debut album Wasted On Youth is nearly here – and you can get it on limited-edition clear blue vinyl (or CD) with a signed A5 art print.

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Get your exclusive signed As It Is album bundle

We have As It Is’ upcoming self-titled album on exclusive yellow and purple vinyl, a unique band-designed T-shirt, and a limited-edition hand-signed art print!

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Get your copy of Megadeth’s final album with signed A5 print

Pick up your copy of Megadeth’s last-ever studio album on UK exclusive limited-edition coloured vinyl, along with an A5 print signed by the whole band.

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Get your limited-edition PRESIDENT vinyl, art print and zine

We’ve formed an alliance with PRESIDENT to bring you these awesome bundle deals featuring exclusive vinyl, limited-edition art print and special-edition zine…

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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl: The live shows that made me

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl looks back at a life lived and loved in venues – from the weird to the ginormous…

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A deep dive into System Of A Down’s Chop Suey! video

This is System Of A Down’s iconic video for Chop Suey!, pulled apart one scene at a time…

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11 of the best double-albums in rock and metal

Sometimes just one LP isn’t enough, as these 11 bands demonstrate in their career-defining double-album epics.

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Dashboard Confessional: “I knew I’d be laughed at in the hardcore scene... But I knew the acoustic guitar could be punk as f*ck”

Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba on his musical upbringing, punk, and what the future holds…

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The 13 least worst Type O Negative songs

From 1991 debut Slow, Deep And Hard to final album Dead Again, this is the best (or least worst) of Type O Negative…

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I love you, Mike Patton

Kerrang! writer Simon Young reflects on a lifelong love for enigmatic and iconic vocalist Mike Patton’s many and varied musical outlets.

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“We didn’t have stars in our eyes, we just wanted our records to get out there”: How Green Day’s Dookie captured the spirit of a generation

The rags-to-riches story of Green Day’s iconic album Dookie, the record that made Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool global superstars and pariahs of the punk rock scene…

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Poppy: The 10 songs that changed my life

Genreless entity Poppy discusses the music that shaped her – from Beach Boys to David Bowie.

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Defects’ Tony Maue: The 10 songs that changed my life

Defects singer Tony Maue walks us through the soundtrack to his life. A place where Fear Factory, Coldplay and Nickelback all make it onto the same mixtape…

Black Veil Brides: “I’ve always been obsessed with revenge, in a way that’s maybe not particularly healthy”

Finn Wolfhard announces new album, Fire From The Hip

Bring Me The Horizon announce The Third Ascension Program North American tour

Here’s System Of A Down’s setlist from their first show of 2026

“It’s the light at the end of all the hardships”: Inside Sleeping With Sirens’ hopeful new album

“It’s never too late to be the person you want to be”: How The Menzingers embraced the possible present

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Loathe, Joyce Manor and more join Outbreak Fest Manchester line-up

Halsey announces deluxe edition of The Great Impersonator, featuring new songs

Who are YUNGBLUD’s fans?

Listen to Muse’s riff-tastic new single, Cryogen

mgk and Fred Durst join forces on nu-metal banger, FIX UR FACE

Slayer appear to be teasing a couple of U.S headline dates

unpeople unleash new single and video, clouds

Live review: YUNGBLUD, Leeds First Direct Arena

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Black Veil Brides: “I’ve always been obsessed with revenge, in a way that’s maybe not particularly healthy”

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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

The name of Green Day’s coming-of-age comedy movie has changed

Fighting the brainrot: The importance of listening to albums in full and why they’re good for our health

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has landed

Watch the star-studded trailer for Dune: Part Three

Mr. Lordi to join Philharmonia Orchestra for one-night-only ‘orchestral heavy metal spectacular’ in London

Nine Inch Nails drop 20-song TRON: Ares companion album

Film review: Scream 7

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Against The Current announce UK and European tour, featuring “a lot” of new music

Loathe, Joyce Manor and more join Outbreak Fest Manchester line-up

Foo Fighters have announced a couple of tiny, last-minute gigs

Black Veil Brides: “I’ve always been obsessed with revenge, in a way that’s maybe not particularly healthy”

Finn Wolfhard announces new album, Fire From The Hip

“It’s never too late to be the person you want to be”: How The Menzingers embraced the possible present

Here’s all the Download Festival 2026 set times

Album review: Cage Fight – Exuvia

Static Dress go full stadium emo with new single, …hospice

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

Loathe announce A Stranger To You North American headline tour

Northlane drop exhilarating new single, Evian

Halsey announces deluxe edition of The Great Impersonator, featuring new songs

Garbage’s Shirley Manson to curate next year’s Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall line-up

Album review: Sevendust – One

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats have made a freaky video for their new single, Don’t Let It Control You

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Get your limited-edition Carpenter Brut x Kerrang! printed zine

Get your limited-edition Metallica – Master Of Puppets zine

Get your limited-edition YUNGBLUD x Kerrang! zine

Get The Molotovs’ new album with an exclusive signed art print

Get your exclusive signed As It Is album bundle

Get your copy of Megadeth’s final album with signed A5 print

Get your limited-edition PRESIDENT vinyl, art print and zine

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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl: The live shows that made me

A deep dive into System Of A Down’s Chop Suey! video

11 of the best double-albums in rock and metal

Dashboard Confessional: “I knew I’d be laughed at in the hardcore scene... But I knew the acoustic guitar could be punk as f*ck”

The 13 least worst Type O Negative songs

I love you, Mike Patton

“We didn’t have stars in our eyes, we just wanted our records to get out there”: How Green Day’s Dookie captured the spirit of a generation

Poppy: The 10 songs that changed my life

Defects’ Tony Maue: The 10 songs that changed my life

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