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Static Dress: “I want us to be the ultimate escapism band”

As Static Dress unveil their long-awaited new album Injury Episode, in the world-exclusive first interview, mainman Olli Appleyard meets Kerrang! for a passionate and brutally honest deep dive into the importance of staying true to yourself, never compromising on your vision, and keeping the magic of music alive…

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Converge have just announced their second new album of the year

Following February’s incredible Love Is Not Enough, Converge will drop Hum Of Hurt in June: “To me, it leans more into being an emotional hardcore album…”

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Come to Skindred’s K! Pit next week

The mighty Skindred are heading to The K! Pit in London next week – and you’re invited!

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Guilt Trip have announced their new album, Armour Of Angels

Following February’s surprise God Forgives EP, Guilt Trip will drop their third record Armour Of Angels this summer – with new single No Love Lost out now.

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Here’s the setlist from Hayley Williams’ headline tour

The Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party tour is go! Here’s everything the Paramore superstar performed on the first night…

Blaze Bayley to headline the Friday of Iron Maiden’s EDDFEST weekender

Iron Maiden have revealed that Blaze Bayley will headline the Friday night Maidenville stage of their Knebworth party, and Steve Harris’ first band Gypsy’s Kiss will also be there too!

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Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie to headline Seattle’s Bumbershoot fest

This year’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival will be headlined by Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie, with the likes of Bikini Kill, Joey Valence & Brae and more also on the bill.

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Connor Sweeney drops brutal debut single with his new band, TheBoyShadow

Former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney has officially unveiled his new band, TheBoyShadow, and unleashed first single Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning.

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Cassyette is teasing a brand-new single, Oops (it’s a bad idea)

‘It’s a bad idea but I’m gonna do it anyway…’ Cassyette is returning with new music in just a few weeks’ time.

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PRESIDENT reveal North American tour with Cenobia and Showing Teeth

Fresh from supporting Bad Omens in North America, PRESIDENT will be crossing the pond once again in 2026 for a full-on campaign of their own…

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Bring Me The Horizon release Doomed from L.I.V.E. In São Paulo

Watch Bring Me The Horizon tear through an epic, emotional Doomed as part of their incredible L.I.V.E. In São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment) concert movie.

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Keo: “Some of my writing is becoming uncomfortable to listen to. But good art makes you feel something”

London quartet Keo are blowing up before they’ve even released a debut album. The secret? “The only thing that’s worked for us is doing things differently,” reveals singer Finn Keogh…

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Listen to Don Broco’s crushing new collab with Architects’ Sam Carter

“The energy and aggression he brings to his vocals are unmatched…” Watch the video for Don Broco and Sam Carter’s new single True Believers.

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Weezer reveal The Gathering North American arena tour

As they prepare to release brand-new single Shine Again, Weezer have also announced a giant North American tour with The Shins and Silversun Pickups.

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breakkaway unveil stunning new single, Portrait set on fire

Rising collective breakkaway have just signed to Epitaph, and shared their first new music for the legendary label…

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Even more bands have been added to twenty one pilots’ All Points East show

twenty one pilots will be joined by Gang Of Youths, Jessie Murph, Half Alive, NOAHFINNCE, Honey Revenge, Royal & The Serpent, Mouth Culture and even more for All Points East in August.

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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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Film review: Send Help

On an island in the sun, we’ll be slaying and having fun: Sam Raimi’s exotic survival horror is a sandy scream…

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Don’t Tread On Me: Metallica release new collab with Dr. Martens

‘A testament to the enduring impact their music has had on a global legion of fans…’ Metallica and Dr. Martens have teamed up for two pairs of boots and one pair of shoes – two of which feature Pushead designs.

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There’s a new Jackass movie coming this summer

“Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang,” says Johnny Knoxville.

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Here’s the trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5

With three more episodes dropping on Christmas Day, Netflix have unveiled the first look at Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5.

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Courtney Love documentary Antiheroine to premiere at Sundance

“Unfiltered and unapologetic”: Courtney Love will “reveal her story” in new film Antiheroine, and it’ll feature appearances by Michael Stipe, Melissa Auf der Maur, Billie Joe Armstrong and more.

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Deftones and Dickies tease imminent collab

After releasing a limited run at their Dia De Los Deftones event over the weekend, the official Deftones x Dickies collab is dropping online today.

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Ecca Vandal announces new album, shares explosive single SORRY! CRASH!

Listen to Ecca Vandal’s new single SORRY! CRASH!, taken from next month’s LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW album.

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Listen to Weezer’s uplifting new single, Shine Again

Shine Again is here! And Weezer have confirmed that it’s taken from “a new album produced by Kenny Beats and Klas Åhlund”.

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Converge have just announced their second new album of the year

Following February’s incredible Love Is Not Enough, Converge will drop Hum Of Hurt in June: “To me, it leans more into being an emotional hardcore album…”

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Angine de Poitrine reveal new UK and European tour dates, including London’s Troxy

Viral anonymous duo Angine de Poitrine will return to the UK and Europe later this year, including their biggest London date so far.

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Mirrortalk sign to Hassle, drop huge new single Circle The Drain

Stream Mirrortalk’s new single Circle The Drain – the alt.rock gang’s first release for Hassle Records.

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$uicideboy$ have announced their annual Grey Day Tour

Joined by Destroy Lonely, Shoreline Mafia, Shakewell, Drain, Black Kray and $lim Gucci, $uicideboy$ are hitting the road…

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Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie to headline Seattle’s Bumbershoot fest

This year’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival will be headlined by Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie, with the likes of Bikini Kill, Joey Valence & Brae and more also on the bill.

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Album review: Sunn O))) – Sunn O)))

Drone rangers! Legendary avant-doom duo Sunn O))) draw out the tones of the great outdoors on eponymous return…

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Connor Sweeney drops brutal debut single with his new band, TheBoyShadow

Former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney has officially unveiled his new band, TheBoyShadow, and unleashed first single Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning.

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BABYMETAL announce North America and Latin America headline tour

BABYMETAL will hit North America with Halestorm and Violent Vira, before heading down to Latin America to wrap up their 2026.

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Placebo release reworked version of Bruise Pristine from their RE:CREATED album

Ahead of the release of their Placebo RE:CREATED anniversary full-length in the summer, the duo have shared an awesome updated version of Bruise Pristine…

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Cassyette is teasing a brand-new single, Oops (it’s a bad idea)

‘It’s a bad idea but I’m gonna do it anyway…’ Cassyette is returning with new music in just a few weeks’ time.

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Blaze Bayley to headline the Friday of Iron Maiden’s EDDFEST weekender

Iron Maiden have revealed that Blaze Bayley will headline the Friday night Maidenville stage of their Knebworth party, and Steve Harris’ first band Gypsy’s Kiss will also be there too!

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Come to Skindred’s K! Pit next week

The mighty Skindred are heading to The K! Pit in London next week – and you’re invited!

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Listen to Saint Agnes’ new industrial rock banger, The Ghost

“It’s the soundtrack to a hot, sweaty night in a vampire nightclub…” Watch the video for Saint Agnes’ new single The Ghost.

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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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Rick And Morty, Trapt and Amy Lee: Ice-T answers your questions

From dad life to being a world-famous actor, we pitch your questions to Body Count frontman Ice-T…

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The 10 greatest metal songs with a saxophone

From Black Sabbath to Rivers Of Nihil, metal bands have been harnessing the power of the saxophone for decades. As these brasskickers prove!

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“We thrive on conflict, opposition… everything”: The story of MCR’s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge

The story of Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge: the album that changed My Chemical Romance’s lives and the face of modern music forever…

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Bob Mould: “To stand in front of 100 people you don’t know, scream bloody murder and throw stuff around… that’s a weird way of working your sh*t out, right?”

Punk rock’s past, present and future with Mr. Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould.

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“We decided, ‘Let’s put in everything we’ve got and move forward’”: How BABYMETAL overcame adversity and shot for the stars

And then there were two. Following the departure of YUIMETAL, a question mark hung over BABYMETAL. Fox knows what was going on, but SU-METAL and MOAMETAL continued apace. As they approached their 10th anniversary and entered the METAL GALAXY, though, it was clear that whatever the Fox God’s plans were, they weren’t being put off, as the band were reborn, and gained a new member, MOMOMETAL…

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20 of the worst gigs of all time

Not all gigs go according to plan. Human error, equipment failure and a myriad of other catastrophes can scupper even the biggest bands’ best-laid plans…

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FAQ: A beginner’s guide to death metal

We answer the Internet’s most popular queries about the world’s most brutal music: death metal.

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12 bands who wouldn’t be here without Slipknot

Slipknot have been pushing boundaries since their inception, influencing some of today’s most-innovative heavy bands in the process…

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The courageous story of My Chemical Romance’s Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys

A bright new dawn was on the horizon, but it would take an abandoned album, a trip to the desert and a Gerard Way comic book for My Chemical Romance to be galvanised again…

Static Dress: “I want us to be the ultimate escapism band”

Converge have just announced their second new album of the year

Come to Skindred’s K! Pit next week

Guilt Trip have announced their new album, Armour Of Angels

Here’s the setlist from Hayley Williams’ headline tour

Blaze Bayley to headline the Friday of Iron Maiden’s EDDFEST weekender

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Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie to headline Seattle’s Bumbershoot fest

Connor Sweeney drops brutal debut single with his new band, TheBoyShadow

Cassyette is teasing a brand-new single, Oops (it’s a bad idea)

PRESIDENT reveal North American tour with Cenobia and Showing Teeth

Bring Me The Horizon release Doomed from L.I.V.E. In São Paulo

Keo: “Some of my writing is becoming uncomfortable to listen to. But good art makes you feel something”

Listen to Don Broco’s crushing new collab with Architects’ Sam Carter

Weezer reveal The Gathering North American arena tour

breakkaway unveil stunning new single, Portrait set on fire

Even more bands have been added to twenty one pilots’ All Points East show

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Static Dress: “I want us to be the ultimate escapism band”

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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

Film review: Send Help

Don’t Tread On Me: Metallica release new collab with Dr. Martens

There’s a new Jackass movie coming this summer

Here’s the trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5

Courtney Love documentary Antiheroine to premiere at Sundance

Deftones and Dickies tease imminent collab

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Static Dress: “I want us to be the ultimate escapism band”

Ecca Vandal announces new album, shares explosive single SORRY! CRASH!

Listen to Weezer’s uplifting new single, Shine Again

Converge have just announced their second new album of the year

Angine de Poitrine reveal new UK and European tour dates, including London’s Troxy

Mirrortalk sign to Hassle, drop huge new single Circle The Drain

$uicideboy$ have announced their annual Grey Day Tour

Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie to headline Seattle’s Bumbershoot fest

Album review: Sunn O))) – Sunn O)))

Connor Sweeney drops brutal debut single with his new band, TheBoyShadow

BABYMETAL announce North America and Latin America headline tour

Placebo release reworked version of Bruise Pristine from their RE:CREATED album

Cassyette is teasing a brand-new single, Oops (it’s a bad idea)

Blaze Bayley to headline the Friday of Iron Maiden’s EDDFEST weekender

Come to Skindred’s K! Pit next week

Listen to Saint Agnes’ new industrial rock banger, The Ghost

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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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Rick And Morty, Trapt and Amy Lee: Ice-T answers your questions

The 10 greatest metal songs with a saxophone

“We thrive on conflict, opposition… everything”: The story of MCR’s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge

Bob Mould: “To stand in front of 100 people you don’t know, scream bloody murder and throw stuff around… that’s a weird way of working your sh*t out, right?”

“We decided, ‘Let’s put in everything we’ve got and move forward’”: How BABYMETAL overcame adversity and shot for the stars

20 of the worst gigs of all time

FAQ: A beginner’s guide to death metal

12 bands who wouldn’t be here without Slipknot

The courageous story of My Chemical Romance’s Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys

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