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Karen Dió announces new EP, My World

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Gojira to perform with opera singer Marina Viotti at Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Local newspaper Le Parisien have revealed who will be performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony – and French metal masters Gojira are in there… with a twist!

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Weezer have their own Blue Album-themed Brat wall in Brooklyn

The Brat wall may be no more, so Weezer have unveiled their own Blue Album-themed wall in New York.

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Former Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has passed away

It has been announced that bassist Bill Crook – who played with Spiritbox between 2018 and 2022 – has died.

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LØLØ has upgraded the venue for her London headline show

LØLØ’s UK and European headline tour is already getting bigger, with the pop-punk star having to upgrade the size of her London gig.

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Deftones announce fifth Dia De Los Deftones festival with IDLES, HEALTH and more

Dia De Los Deftones 2024 is go! And it’ll feature IDLES, Sunny Day Real Estate (performing Diary in its entirety), HEALTH and more…

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Ozzy and Geezer Butler star in the trailer for Aston Villa’s new home kit

Aston Villa FC have unveiled a brilliant trailer for their 2024/25 home kit – with local legends Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler getting in on the action…

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The Smashing Pumpkins announce new album, Aghori Mhori Mei

The Smashing Pumpkins have just announced their new album Aghori Mhori Mei – and it’s dropping in two weeks’ time!

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Courtney Love to guest on the rock episode of new Never Mind The Buzzcocks

The guests for the fourth series of Never Mind The Buzzcocks have been announced, with Courtney Love stepping in for the rock episode.

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Watch GWAR profess their love for Ryan Gosling by covering I’m Just Ken

Having apparently admired Ryan Gosling “since the Mickey Mouse Club days”, GWAR have tackled power ballad I’m Just Ken from last year’s Barbie movie. Because of course.

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FEVER 333 unleash empowering new single, HIGHER POWER

Watch the video for FEVER 333’s new single HIGHER POWER, which is a song about celebrating those who are able to “exist in a world that challenges your very existence”.

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The Used and Taking Back Sunday have announced a U.S. co-headline tour

The Used and Taking Back Sunday will be going on a short U.S. co-headline run in October – and they “couldn’t be more excited” about it!

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Tenacious D cancel tour and “future creative plans” following backlash to Trump assassination joke

Following Kyle Gass’ apparent onstage joke about the recent Trump assassination attempt, Jack Black has announced that Tenacious D have pulled the plug on touring and creative plans…

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Loveless: “I have a lot of passion to grow… We can embrace the culture we came from while also bringing something new to the table”

A brilliant second album. Reading & Leeds. An enormous North American headline tour. Everything is poised for Loveless to properly explode in 2024 – and that’s no mean feat, given their rapid rise in the first place. Julian Comeau details his wild journey so far, and why things are only getting better…

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Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield in the trailer for new western movie The Thicket

James Hetfield joins the likes of Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis in Tubi’s upcoming ‘dark western thriller’ The Thicket – see the Metallica frontman in action now!

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See more of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in the brand-new trailer for Joker: Folie À Deux

The second trailer for Joker: Folie À Deux has just dropped, and it teases a whole lotta carnage from Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn…

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There’s a new trailer and movie poster for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Watch the fantastically action-packed new trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is full of laughs, gore and lots of weirdness…

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Nine Inch Nails reveal official Dr. Martens collection: “This collaboration just makes so much sense”

The Nine Inch Nails x Dr. Martens collection is available tomorrow – so get a good look at the awesome Downward Spiral boots now…

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Green Day, Avril Lavigne and more are on the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack

Ahead of its arrival in cinemas this month, Marvel have announced Deadpool & Wolverine’s soundtrack – featuring the likes of Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Goo Goo Dolls and more (plus, hilariously, a song from The Greatest Showman).

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Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Martens tease Downward Spiral collab

Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Martens are teaming up for three “hard-hitting” designs celebrating 30 years of The Downward Spiral.

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My Chemical Romance soundtrack the final trailer for The Umbrella Academy season four

Watch the final trailer for next month’s new season of The Umbrella Academy, soundtracked superbly by The End. from My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade.

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Watch the epic first trailer for Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and more

Paramount Pictures have just unveiled a mega three-minute look at Ridley Scott’s star-studded Gladiator II, which will hit cinemas this November.

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Listen to Kate Klein's new single STUCK

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Nessa Barrett releases her first new music of the year

Listen to Nessa Barrett's new single PASSENGER PRINCESS, taken from her upcoming second album AFTERCARE...

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"It’s some of the best work I’ve done": Jerry Cantrell takes us inside his new solo album I Want Blood

Alice In Chains' mainman Jerry Cantrell exclusively lifts the lid on his new solo album I Want Blood, working with members of Metallica and Faith No More, the rise of artificial intelligence and more...

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Karen Dió announces new EP, My World

Listen to Stupid, the first single taken from Karen Dió's upcoming My World EP...

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Listen to DoFlame’s explosive new single, Can’t Stand No One

Blue Grape have announced the signing of 21-year-old Mateo Naranjo – aka DoFlame – and there’s a new single out now…

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Gojira to perform with opera singer Marina Viotti at Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Local newspaper Le Parisien have revealed who will be performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony – and French metal masters Gojira are in there… with a twist!

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Weezer have their own Blue Album-themed Brat wall in Brooklyn

The Brat wall may be no more, so Weezer have unveiled their own Blue Album-themed wall in New York.

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BRIDEAR: “Compared to the initial days of our band, we could not imagine where we are now!”

Fresh from the release of their fifth album Born Again, vocalist KIMI and guitarist AYUMI explain why BRIDEAR are embracing the new – and how they’re setting their sights on taking over the world…

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Metallica unveil Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton virtual exhibit

“This one has been a long time coming…” Metallica are celebrating the mighty Cliff Burton with a free online museum for their Fifth Member fan club.

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Check out the complete line-up for this year’s Supersonic Festival

Get the lowdown on this year’s Supersonic – one of the UK’s most unique festivals…

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SOFT PLAY are on course for their highest-charting album to date

SOFT PLAY’s HEAVY JELLY is sat alongside Eminem and Olivia Rodrigo in the UK Top 3 – so let’s keep them there!

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Ocean Grove “double-down” on nu-metal sound with their new single MY DISASTER

Watch the video for Ocean Grove’s new single MY DISASTER, which tackles the “mental highs, lows and chaos inherent to the human condition”.

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As December Falls, ALT BLK ERA and more for Misery Loves Company festival

September fest Misery Loves Company – which will be co-headlined by RØRY and The Hunna – have added 13 more bands to their line-up.

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Former Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has passed away

It has been announced that bassist Bill Crook – who played with Spiritbox between 2018 and 2022 – has died.

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Album review: Iress – Sleep Now, In Reverse

LA dream metal outfit Iress seek solace on mournful new album Sleep Now, In Reverse…

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Sum 41 capsule collection

We’ve joined forces with Sum 41 for an exclusive capsule collection of tees, hoodies, jackets and even a skate deck – pre-order yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Dying Wish capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Dying Wish for an exclusive capsule collection featuring tees, hoodies and longsleeves – pre-order yours now!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Many Eyes capsule collection

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Taking Back Sunday capsule collection

We’ve teamed up with Taking Back Sunday on an exclusive capsule collection of tees, hoodies, caps, totes and even mugs – pre-order yours now!

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We’ve got Thirty Second To Mars’ new album on limited-edition orange cassette – get yours quick!

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Check out the new Kerrang! x Static Dress capsule collection

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We’ve got Holding Absence’s new album The Noble Art Of Self Destruction on limited-edition white cassette – get yours now!

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Pick up BABYMETAL’s long-awaited fourth album THE OTHER ONE on limited-edition bronze vinyl.

Karen Dió announces new EP, My World

Gojira to perform with opera singer Marina Viotti at Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

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Weezer have their own Blue Album-themed Brat wall in Brooklyn

Former Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has passed away

LØLØ has upgraded the venue for her London headline show

Deftones announce ﻿fifth Dia De Los Deftones festival with IDLES, HEALTH and more

Ozzy and Geezer Butler star in the trailer for Aston Villa’s new home kit

The Smashing Pumpkins announce new album, Aghori Mhori Mei

Courtney Love to guest on the rock episode of new Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Watch GWAR profess their love for Ryan Gosling by covering I’m Just Ken

FEVER 333 unleash empowering new single, HIGHER POWER

The Used and Taking Back Sunday have announced a U.S. co-headline tour

Tenacious D cancel tour and “future creative plans” following backlash to Trump assassination joke

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Loveless: “I have a lot of passion to grow… We can embrace the culture we came from while also bringing something new to the table”

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Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield in the trailer for new western movie The Thicket

See more of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in the brand-new trailer for Joker: Folie À Deux

There’s a new trailer and movie poster for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Nine Inch Nails reveal official Dr. Martens collection: “This collaboration just makes so much sense”

Green Day, Avril Lavigne and more are on the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack

Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Martens tease Downward Spiral collab

My Chemical Romance soundtrack the final trailer for The Umbrella Academy season four

Watch the epic first trailer for Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and more

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The Kerrang! Chart: The best new music this week

Listen to Kate Klein's new single STUCK

Nessa Barrett releases her first new music of the year

"It’s some of the best work I’ve done": Jerry Cantrell takes us inside his new solo album I Want Blood

Karen Dió announces new EP, My World

Listen to DoFlame’s explosive new single, Can’t Stand No One

Gojira to perform with opera singer Marina Viotti at Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Weezer have their own Blue Album-themed Brat wall in Brooklyn

BRIDEAR: “Compared to the initial days of our band, we could not imagine where we are now!”

Metallica unveil Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton virtual exhibit

Check out the complete line-up for this year’s Supersonic Festival

SOFT PLAY are on course for their highest-charting album to date

Ocean Grove “double-down” on nu-metal sound with their new single MY DISASTER

As December Falls, ALT BLK ERA and more for Misery Loves Company festival

Former Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has passed away

Album review: Iress – Sleep Now, In Reverse

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Check out the new Kerrang! x NOAHFINNCE capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Sum 41 capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Dying Wish capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Many Eyes capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Taking Back Sunday capsule collection

Get your world-exclusive Thirty Seconds To Mars cassette

Check out the new Kerrang! x Static Dress capsule collection

Check out the new Kerrang! x Pierce The Veil capsule collection

Get your limited-edition Holding Absence cassette

Get your limited-edition bronze BABYMETAL – THE OTHER ONE vinyl

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