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Bambie Thug: “I’m trying to help people accept themselves, and be less afraid to be authentic”

Spooky season is upon us! And there’s no-one better to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve than Europe’s favourite witch, Bambie Thug. We meet the occult-loving enigma ahead of their mammoth homeland shows in Ireland to discover the history of their shapeshifting sound, the importance of being authentic, and why magic might actually be all around us…

“This band exists in a state of chaos”: The story of Green Day’s ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré! album trilogy

Green Day’s bold experiment was overshadowed and derailed by an infamous public meltdown, as Billie Joe Armstrong’s issues and addictions came to a head…

Black Veil Brides: “We’re really enjoying the fact that we’ve shared our adult lives together. And we continue to do it”

On Devil’s Night, Black Veil Brides will play their biggest-ever UK show at Wembley. The culmination of nearly two decades of blood, sweat and tears, Andy Biersack and his army have been fighting for this since day one. As he prepares to headline the world’s most famous arena, the frontman looks back on what it took to get this far, his own journey of discovery, and what’s coming next…

From overheating in leather to hiding in Slayer’s loo: Life on the road with Dani Filth

Extreme metal icon Dani Filth looks back over three decades-plus of memorable shows – and whether it’s performing at a random Swiss cottage or a four-day-long trip to Malaysia for a one-off gig, Cradle Of Filth always end up feeling “euphoric” after they play…

Check out Karen Dió’s new EP, My World

The Brazilian-born, Britain-based punk says “music is what I’m meant to be doing with my life”. And she’s heading out with Limp Bizkit next year. Best get acquainted with her…

Better Lovers: “This is one of the coolest, least expected trips I’ve been on”

After bursting into life with last year's God Made Me An Animal EP, metallic hardcore supergroup Better Lovers are taking things even further with superb debut album Highly Irresponsible. In the wake of a particularly fiery performance at Furnace Fest, we meet Greg Puciato, Jordan Buckley and Will Putney to dig into their creative process, the positivity that lies at its heart, and how they managed to stumble upon something genuinely special…

Paul Di’Anno: The raggedly talented wildman who helped Iron Maiden change the course of metal

Legendary former Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has died, aged 66. Kerrang! looks back at his life, and how a tearaway from East London helped give the band’s first two albums their bite…

In pictures: My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and more spin it back at When We Were Young festival

Relive this year’s When We Were Young festival with My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Pierce The Veil, Simple Plan and more taking us back to where it all began…

“An album is like a bookmarker of how you felt when you made it”: Nova Twins on the importance of albums and what makes a good one

This Saturday is National Album Day. Nova Twins will be taking part as Album Champions, alongside Travis, War Of The Worlds creator Jeff Wayne and more. We caught up with them to find out why the album is so important…

Busted vs. McFly: “There’s no rules… this is going to be different to anything anyone’s seen”

Charlie Simpson and Danny Jones on why Busted Vs. McFly is their take on the Hella Mega Tour, how they’re going to make it the “ultimate show”, and their gratitude to still be doing this after more than 20 years…

Lambrini Girls: “This is exactly what was meant to come out. This is exactly the kind of album that was meant to be written”

Lambrini Girls have a debut album in the bag. It’s personal and vulnerable, chaotic and unruly, and in some aspects, a little bit “c**ty”. Can all of those things coexist at once? You bet. K! catches up with the colourful punk duo to find out more…

Kids In Glass Houses: “This is a clean slate. It feels like a fresh start, rather than a fifth album”

Next Friday, Kids In Glass Houses will drop their first new record in 11 years, Pink Flamingo. Ahead of its release, we take a trip to Cardiff to join the Welsh lads in an appreciative state – looking back over why it felt right to reunite when they did, as well as forwards with the confidence that they’re the best they’ve ever been…

Pinhead Gunpowder: “I was looking at everyone like, ‘Holy f*ck, I think we just made our best record!’”

Ahead of this Friday’s long-awaited new album Unt, Pinhead Gunpowder join K! for a catch-up about how the record came to be, why they’re feeling so strong as a band after three-plus decades, and their “fantasy” of doing a proper tour…

Japandroids’ David Prowse: The 10 songs that changed my life

For nearly two decades, Vancouver punks Japandroids have spectacularly soundtracked the lives of their loyal, cult fanbase. As they prepare to say goodbye, drummer David Prowse reflects on the music that’s had the same impact on him…

In pictures: Bad Omens, Parkway Drive, Poppy and more tear through Mayhem Festival 2024

Immerse yourself in Mayhem Festival 2024 with our exclusive gallery of Bad Omens, Parkway Drive, Jinjer, Poppy, Architects and more...

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…

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