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Black Veil Brides drummer Christian 'CC' Coma is leaving the band's current tour early due to personal issues, which means he'll also be missing Download this weekend.

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The intention for Flake, was to create something that hopefully brings people together, gets them moving, and gives them something to jump to," say Brummie hardcore newcomers Flesh Creep as they gear up to play Kerrang! and Blondies' new event Breach.

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Missing Welcome To Rockville already? Time to plan the return, as the festival has confirmed when it's returning to Daytona International Speedway.

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“We’re going to make some unforgettable memories together”: TX2 announce 2027 UK tour

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Take your crown! Linkin Park reclaim their throne at Download

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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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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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How two Australian sisters built London’s best dive bar

Blondies has become a focal point of the capital’s rock scene since it opened, hosting everything from a super-intimate Mastodon gig to Frank Carter's birthday bash. We talk to owners Verity and Sharmaine Cox about how and why they built K!’s favourite dive bar with their bare hands…

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10 bands who wouldn’t be here without System Of A Down

From political fury to ‘quacky’ nu-metal elements, System Of A Down were a huge gateway band for these 10 artists.

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Hole: The turbulent birth and misunderstood beauty of Celebrity Skin

In 1998, Hole released Celebrity Skin – a brilliant record born from a long, well-documented period of turmoil…

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins reflects on his introduction to rock, working with his heroes and a former life of excess…

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Comedian Rose Matafeo guides us through the music that changed her life – from Elvis Presley to the Bee Gees to, er, Crazy Frog…

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The rise of Neck Deep, as told through their most important gigs

In their decade-plus-long career, Wrexham pop-punk heroes Neck Deep have always done shows their own way – from early U.S. gigs on a total whim, to accidentally smoking out entire venues. Ben Barlow looks back at it all…

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Barney Greenway: “Napalm Death play really f*cking nasty, horrible music… but it’s all about love, peace and humanity”

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