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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.

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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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“More times than not, our successes come from failing somewhere else”: Chris Motionless unpacks Motionless In White's new album

Decades is already being hailed as one of Motionless In White's finest hours. Having already launched the album with K!, Chris Motionless reflects on the Penn-state ghouls' new one now it's out, and explains how the "trial by fire" never goes away

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Delivering The Goods! Judas Priest tear down the house for Bloodstock’s 25th anniversary

From revving motorbikes to dazzling disco balls, The Metal Gods leave nothing in reserve as they close out Bloodstock’s Ronnie James Dio Stage and tease their own turbo-powered next chapter

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Less Than Jake are bringing trombones to The K! Pit next week and it's going to be joyous!

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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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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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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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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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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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Anxious fight denial and heartbreak on new single, Don’t Move

Anxious' new single Don't Move follows up their album Bambi, and according to vocalist Grady Allen it's about “disengaging with reality in hopes of reclaiming the bond you’ve lost with someone, but never feeling truly close in the process."

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

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Bruce Dickinson says he’ll release a “heavy as s**t” new solo album next year

Bruce Dickinson has been eyeing the release of a new solo album, and now the Iron Maiden man has shed a little more light on how it's sounding.

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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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Check out the emotional new trailer for Travis Barker’s documentary, Louder Than Fear

Travis Barker's new documentary, Louder Than Fear, is arriving this week, and its emotional trailer captures him talking about the devastating impact of the 2008 plane crash he survived.

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Come to Less Than Jake's K! Pit next week

Less Than Jake are bringing trombones to The K! Pit next week and it's going to be joyous!

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Delivering The Goods! Judas Priest tear down the house for Bloodstock’s 25th anniversary

From revving motorbikes to dazzling disco balls, The Metal Gods leave nothing in reserve as they close out Bloodstock’s Ronnie James Dio Stage and tease their own turbo-powered next chapter

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The 20 greatest My Chemical Romance songs – ranked

My Chemical Romance’s greatest songs ranked, featuring cuts from I Brought You My Bullets to Danger Days and beyond…

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In pictures: The history of Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive exploded out of Byron Bay and went on conquer the world. Here’s what their full journey has looked like…

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The 20 greatest Pearl Jam songs – ranked

From Ten to Gigaton, we rank Pearl Jam’s 20 finest songs in order of greatness...

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From blink-182 to Nirvana: 11 of the best rock songs about masturbation

Here’s a list of the best rock songs about doing it yourself…

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12 albums to kickstart the revolution

Because as the saying goes: if you’re not feeling angry, then you’re not paying attention!

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A deep dive into Alkaline Trio’s Stupid Kid video

A super-close look at the video for brilliant breakout single Stupid Kid by Alkaline Trio…

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The 20 greatest Nirvana songs – ranked

From Bleach to You Know You’re Right, we rank Nirvana’s best of the best.

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A deep dive into Rage Against The Machine’s video for Sleep Now In The Fire

The Michael Moore-directed clip for Sleep Now In The Fire forced the New York Stock Exchange to close in 2000.

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The live shows that defined Slipknot, as told by Corey and Clown

From unhinged performances in Des Moines’ smallest sweatboxes to the controlled chaos of their arena-conquering present day, the story of Slipknot is one that has been written on the stage. Corey Taylor and Clown look back on the defining shows of The Nine’s lives…

“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

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

“More times than not, our successes come from failing somewhere else”: Chris Motionless unpacks Motionless In White's new album

Delivering The Goods! Judas Priest tear down the house for Bloodstock’s 25th anniversary

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

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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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Rock jewellers Flibustier Paris announce first sunglasses collection

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

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

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“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

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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

Anxious fight denial and heartbreak on new single, Don’t Move

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

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

Bruce Dickinson says he’ll release a “heavy as s**t” new solo album next year

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

Check out the emotional new trailer for Travis Barker’s documentary, Louder Than Fear

Come to Less Than Jake's K! Pit next week

Delivering The Goods! Judas Priest tear down the house for Bloodstock’s 25th anniversary

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The 20 greatest My Chemical Romance songs – ranked

In pictures: The history of Parkway Drive

The 20 greatest Pearl Jam songs – ranked

From blink-182 to Nirvana: 11 of the best rock songs about masturbation

12 albums to kickstart the revolution

A deep dive into Alkaline Trio’s Stupid Kid video

The 20 greatest Nirvana songs – ranked

A deep dive into Rage Against The Machine’s video for Sleep Now In The Fire

The live shows that defined Slipknot, as told by Corey and Clown

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