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Gary Holt jokes that his lyrics on Exodus’ 1983 demo Die By His Hand should entitle him to a cut of those sweet Metallica royalties (LouderSound)

The personal new record arrives in April with signed editions available to pre-order now.

The track lays the groundwork for a forthcoming fourth solo album, ‘FYI’.

If you only know Jessie Buckley for her Best Actress triumph at the Academy Awards, just wait until you hear her sing (LouderSound)

Pond are confirmed as support, with festival appearances also scheduled across Europe.

Organisers call it the biggest rap-focused day in the Lisbon edition’s history

Grant Park festival returns with Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie, John Summit, and Tate McRae also topping the bill.

Factory Floor, Rostam, Ratboys and more join the festival’s 20th anniversary edition.

The trio preview their forthcoming album ‘Dancing on the Wall’ with a new track.

The self-titled debut arrives on Rough Trade with strings by Kiran Leonard.

Peaky Blinders creator stokes anticipation for Oasis documentary (LouderSound)

Peter Frampton’s first album of all-new rock material in 16 years stars Sheryl Crow, Bill Evans, H.E.R., Tom Morello, Graham Nash and Benmont Tench (LouderSound)

Why Tommy Shelby and Ozzy Osbourne share common ground (LouderSound)

The Radiohead guitarist has shared the title track from his Paul Epworth-produced record.

Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien shares a visualiser for the title track of his new album Blue Morpho as he puts his full name to a solo album for the first time (LouderSound)

The band have six other songs in Spotify’s elite Billions Club (LouderSound)

She’s sold out two nights at London’s Kentish Town Forum.

Ginger has released a statement this morning following the sad news of his diagnosis yesterday (LouderSound)

Justin Hayward’s The Story In Your Eyes UK tour runs through 11 cities in October (LouderSound)

Clarence Clarity produces the pointed solo track from the WOOZE frontman.

The folk-pop five-piece head out on UK headline dates this spring.

From an overpacked tent debut at Download Festival to sell-out shows across the Atlantic, President are quickly becoming one of metal’s biggest new bands (LouderSound)

Over 200 acts are now confirmed across ten stages at Bánffy Castle, Transylvania.

Fifth album ‘Dear God’ arrives in June alongside a sprawling world tour.

The collaborative single serves as a final preview of debut album ‘sounds for someone’.

Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace direct the Live ’25 reunion film.

Psych-rock leaning encore track arrives amid Australian studio sessions

The band will play 20 shows per year across different continents

The story of a song that merged Mary Whitehouse’s infamous clean-up campaign with tensions caused by Ritchie Blackmore (LouderSound)

The new Sky series launches this Saturday with Tina Fey hosting the debut episode

Guitarist believes his solo debut proved Genesis had a future after Peter Gabriel’s departure – but it also led to two years of soul-searching (LouderSound)

After accidentally getting a start in the London production of Hair, Joan Armatrading made the demo that (eventually) changed her life (LouderSound)

James Bruner grew up listening to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, then dropped out of university to throw everything into his craft (LouderSound)

The best albums from Muddy Waters, the electric warrior of fine blues who mobilised the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton (LouderSound)

The Talking Heads legend brings ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour to Henham Park.

The Nottingham trio confirm spring headline tour dates alongside four-track release.

Thirty-four-date run now includes Glasgow, London, Manchester, Paris and Berlin.

The collaborative project with conductor Robert Ames wraps up this September.

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. ‘Trying Times’ finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that’s both deeply personal and politically awake.

“Ginger wants everyone to know that strength and positivity will prevail, and the show will go on” (LouderSound)

In 2006, years before she became one of the biggest stars on the planet, Katy Perry found herself a gig with nu metal favourites P.O.D. (LouderSound)

This automatic record player is the gold-standard for entry level turntables, with beginner-friendly operation and hi-fi friendly fidelity (LouderSound)

Death Cab for Cutie have announced their 11th studio album, ‘I Built You A Tower’, set to be released on 5th June via ANTI- Records. This marks a return to their independent roots after two decades with Atlantic Records. The album, produced by John Congleton, was recorded in just three weeks at Animal Rites in…

Slayyyter is set to hit the road with her ‘WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD’ tour, taking her new album ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’ to stages across North America, South America, the UK and Europe. Following her debut at Coachella in April and a performance at The Governors Ball in June, the tour kicks off on…

Slayyyter is set to hit the road with her ‘WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD’ tour, taking her new album ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’ to stages across North America, South America, the UK and Europe. Following her debut at Coachella in April and a performance at The Governors Ball in June, the tour kicks off on…

The songs drift through vans, flights, festival fields and late-night reflections, giving the album a journal-like intimacy.

Shawn Crahan was just another anonymous American teenager until he found Clown (LouderSound)

Needing a follow-up to one of the biggest albums of the 2000s, Amy Lee wrote some brutally honest lyrics and a classic song to soundtrack them (LouderSound)

Amazon’s big Spring sale comes to a close just before midnight on March 16 – so there’s still a bit of time left to grab a discount on everything from smart speakers to firesticks (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Lemon Twigs, Devon Townsend, All Them Witches and more (LouderSound)

His 2024 album PowerNerd was a risky, vulnerable and honest facing of his demons, which he’d been avoiding until a dam broke in his mind (LouderSound)

The clock is ticking on Amazon Spring Deal Days – but there’s just enough time to get up to 24% off Audio-Technica turntables (LouderSound)

If anyone tells you ‘Never meet your heroes’, ignore them (LouderSound)

Korn are set to make a return to the UK and Ireland with a tour in October and November 2026. This marks their first tour in the region in over ten years. Special guests Architects and Youth Code will join them. The upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates are as follows: OCTOBER26 First Direct Bank…

Korn are set to make a return to the UK and Ireland with a tour in October and November 2026. This marks their first tour in the region in over ten years. Special guests Architects and Youth Code will join them. The upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates are as follows: OCTOBER26 First Direct Bank…

South Yorkshire singer-songwriter Sam Scherdel is set to embark on a series of live performances, including a UK tour and a showcase run at SXSW in Austin, Texas. This announcement follows the viral success of his single ‘Somewhere in the Middle’, which has featured on ITV’s Love Island and is the lead single from his…

This is gonna be huge! (LouderSound)

David Bowie transforms once again, this time into himself (LouderSound)

In 2010, Classic Rock interviewed late Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell about his brilliant quarter century in one of rock’n’roll’s greatest bands (LouderSound)

The launch of the Vinnie Vincent Invasion’s new album comes just months after the former Kiss man received flak for charging $225 for his Ride The Serpent single (LouderSound)

She said yes! (LouderSound)

Glenn Danzig wrote Thirteen for Johnny Cash’s 1994 album American Recordings (LouderSound)

Reliance is definitely different from its predecessors. But Martin Lopez and Joel Ekelöf draw comparisons with Selling England By The Pound in their defence (LouderSound)

Mystifier proved that Norway didn’t have the monopoly on blasphemous black metal in the early 1990s (LouderSound)

They were touted as the new Status Quo but things never quite worked out (LouderSound)

Anvil should have been huge, but fate had other plans (LouderSound)

The Marshall Tucker Band made stone cold southern rock classic with Can’t You See (LouderSound)

Muddy Waters was 62 when he released 1977’s classic Hard Again (LouderSound)

Skid Row and new Twisted Sister singer Sebastian Bach famously derailed Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt’s union (LouderSound)

Thrash guitar hero Gary Holt on life on the road with Slayer and Exodus (LouderSound)

The story behind the weirdest track on their third album Vitalogy – and it’s not Bugs (LouderSound)

With the help of The Who and Jimi Hendrix, and a helmet he found outside his hotel room, the bandleader acquired a nickname he’s now carried for nearly 60 years (LouderSound)

Metallica got their mainstream breakthrough after breaking their ‘no videos’ rule (LouderSound)

Led by the magnetic Rory Gallagher, Taste should have been as big as Cream or Fkeetwood Mac (LouderSound)

Phil Campbell passed away away following “a complex and major operation” (LouderSound)

The Bronx kept their punk rock cred intact, while the Coq Roq commercial caught the eye of Slipknot’s legal team (LouderSound)

The albums that changed Lzzy Hale’s life (LouderSound)

The greatest song ever to feature vocals from the singer’s pet dog (LouderSound)

Good news for lovers of low end metallic grooves (LouderSound)

Baby Queen has released her latest single ‘Feel Something’ via Insanity Records. This marks the second track from the London artist’s upcoming, yet-to-be-announced second studio album, following the lead single ‘I Hope You Don’t Remember Me’. Discussing ‘Feel Something’, she says, “This song took many months to write. It details the thrill of a forbidden…

beabadoobee has returned with a new single, ‘All I Did Was Dream Of You’, featuring The Marías. The track is accompanied by a video co-directed by Jake Erland and Lithuanian director AboveGround, filmed in Vilnius, and marks bea’s first release since her third studio album, ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’, which reached Number 1 on…

Their new single is the final preview before their debut album ‘Can We Hang Out Sometime?’.

Toronto’s Good Kid have released their new single ‘Cicada’, marking the final preview before their debut album ‘Can We Hang Out Sometime?’ arrives on 3rd April. The track delves into themes of self-worth and personal growth, lead vocalist Nick Frosst shares. “The feeling of not being enough is certainly something I’ve experienced. One of the…

Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Eurovision song Choke Me is facing criticism from campaigners against sexual violence (LouderSound)

Noah Kahan has released a new single titled ‘Porch Light’, which features on his forthcoming album ‘The Great Divide’. The album is set to be released on 24th April. The track was co-written with Grammy-winning producer Aaron Dessner and produced by Dessner, Kahan, and Gabe Simon. Recording took place at Long Pond Studio in Hudson,…

Holly Humberstone has released her latest single ‘Cruel World’, the title track from her upcoming second album, due 10th April. “‘Cruel World’ comes from the euphoria and pain of long-distance. Your perception of the world around you can be completely distorted without that one person in it,” Holly explains. “There’s no fun in going out…

Frater Imperator announces leave of absence in Chapter 25: The Portrait. Is this really the end? (LouderSound)

James Blake has unveiled a series of UK and European tour dates as part of his ‘Trying Times’ tour, which includes a headline performance at London’s O2 Academy Brixton in September. This announcement comes in conjunction with the release of Blake’s new album, ‘Trying Times’, through Good Boy Records, which explores themes of intimacy and…

James Blake has unveiled a series of UK and European tour dates as part of his ‘Trying Times’ tour, which includes a headline performance at London’s O2 Academy Brixton in September. This announcement comes in conjunction with the release of Blake’s new album, ‘Trying Times’, through Good Boy Records, which explores themes of intimacy and…

Sunday (1994) have unveiled a deluxe edition of their second EP, ‘Devotion’, which is available now via RCA. This expanded version includes three new tracks, and follows their recent European tour with The Last Dinner Party, where they played 17 dates across the continent. The deluxe edition introduces ‘Shame’, a new single inspired by the…

Sabaton, Devin Townsend and Corrosion Of Conformity are among the best new metal songs this week (LouderSound)

The Pretty Reckless have a busy 2026 lined up (LouderSound)

While Lacuna Coil were already on their way to being big players in the metal scene, this classic cover helped secure their status (LouderSound)

The night that fate brought two alt. rock icons together (LouderSound)

Cool new prog you must hear from Hanry, Advent Horizon, Coal & Crayon and more in all new racks Of The Week (LouderSound)

The Black Strat was with him from 1970 until 2019, when it was one of more than 120 instruments he auctioned for charity (LouderSound)

A portion of Jay Weinberg’s sales will benefit the MusiCares charity (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY When Jay Webster – better known as SHAOLIN G – checks in ahead of UnityTX’s latest release, the day is already moving quickly. “Life is swell,” he says, speaking before an event later that afternoon. “We are just trying to get the work done and promote our album listening party this…

With ‘Somewhere, In Between…’, the Dallas band confront frustration, industry pressure and a decade spent pushing their sound forward.

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Zayna Youssef is on her lunch break, halfway through a sandwich and finishing a shift at a vinyl printing facility that produces car decals. In a few hours, she’ll be back in Sweet Pill mode, packing up and heading out on the road. “I make designs, and I also help print…

Zayna Youssef opens up about overthinking, and the spark behind ‘Still There’s A Glow’.

They might’ve started out as a melodeath band, but these days Avatar are supporting Iron Maiden and Metallica and more colourful than ever (LouderSound)

From John Lennon to The Who, The Faces, The Clash, Steve Albini and beyond, Third World War influenced many (LouderSound)

Rival Sons’ frontman Jay Buchanan on his solo album, songwriting, the call of the wild, storytellers, falling in love and more (LouderSound)

Cost-of-living crisis? What cost-of-living crisis? (LouderSound)

Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons will also be published as a graphic novel (LouderSound)

Robyn has unveiled her latest single, ‘Blow My Mind’, marking the fourth release from her forthcoming album ‘Sexistential’. This track is a reimagined version of ‘Blow My Mind’ from her 2002 album ‘Don’t Stop The Music’, now crafted as a tribute to her three-year-old son. The song was produced by Klas Åhlund. Robyn says, “‘Blow…

Drug Church have released their latest single ‘Pynch’, now available through Pure Noise Records. This track marks the band’s first new music since their 2024 album ‘PRUDE’, with vocalist Patrick Kindlon describing it as “as close as we’ve ever come to a love song.” He elaborates, “This one is about meeting someone who won’t allow…

Fiona-Lee has unveiled her new single ‘Not My Friends’ ahead of her upcoming UK headline tour in April. This release also comes ahead of her second EP ‘Every Woman’, set to arrive on 17th April via Gravity / Capitol Records. The track benefits from the production of Thom Lewis, known for his work with Sam…

How The End began, then went weird (LouderSound)

Don’t want to miss your favourite shows when you’re out of the country? Want an Amazon gift card to spend in the Spring sale? Looking for browsing protection and more? This deal has you covered (LouderSound)

No false modesty here (LouderSound)

Springsteen cover is the first single to be released from 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan (LouderSound)

The couple had their second child together last Thursday (LouderSound)

Powerwolf might have enough pyro to level a city, but they’ve got singalongs to unite the masses (LouderSound)

There are some ugly downsides to sudden fame – as Sleep Theory founder and vocalist Cullen Moore has found out (LouderSound)

CO.WARD.DICE will be released in May (LouderSound)

Classic Rock writer Mick Wall remembers the Phil Lynott that most never knew (LouderSound)

With its monolithic riff and yelping lead vocal, the live version of Stone Cold Fever typifies Humble Pie, one of the best live blues-rock bands of their era (LouderSound)

“You falsely tried to label me a terrorist, while it is the British government ministers that are arming and assisting a genocide” – Mo Chara (LouderSound)

“I don’t think there’s a song on the first record without a reference to someone getting shot, stabbed, degraded, or insulted” (LouderSound)

The new single’s video was directed by Thinh T. Petrus Nguyen.

Iceage have returned with their new single ‘Star’, released via Mexican Summer alongside a video directed by Thinh T. Petrus Nguyen. The track marks the first new music from the Danish band since their 2021 album ‘Seek Shelter’. The group – vocalist Elias Rønnenfelt, guitarists Johan Suurballe Wieth and Casper Morilla Fernandez, drummer Dan Kjær…

Violet Grohl is set to release her debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’ on 29th May via Auroura Records / Republic Records / Island Records UK. The announcement comes alongside the unveiling of a new track, ‘595’, which is accompanied by a video directed by Nikki Milan Houston. The song draws inspiration from a vintage…

Kacey Musgraves has announced her sixth studio album, ‘Middle of Nowhere’, set to be released on 1st May via Polydor Records/Lost Highway. The album draws inspiration from Musgraves’ hometown of Golden, Texas; the title-track was inspired by a sign there that reads: “Golden, TX: Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere.” The full-length features collaborations with…

Mustaine recently said that Megadeth won’t reunite with former members on their farewell tour due to one particular person’s past (LouderSound)

Violet Grohl channels the ’90s on new single 595 (LouderSound)

Dork and My First Time are celebrating the release of the band’s self-titled debut EP with a special party in London this March. Titled ‘My First Time: The Party’, the event takes place on Saturday 21st March at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes in Shoreditch and arrives just as the band drop their debut EP the…

We asked some of metal’s biggest names to share which Motorhead songs mean most to them (LouderSound)

Amazon Spring Deal Days is here and it’s brought discounts to a range of vinyl storage units covering a range of budgets – get in quick (LouderSound)

Devin Townsend has reached peak Devin Townsend, unveiling a 24-track behemoth with choirs, orchestras and a song called We Don’t Deserve Dogs. Listen to maximalist preview Enter The City. (LouderSound)

Horses for courses (LouderSound)

Keyboardist son of Rick had to tour with a band that had already fired him – but he still enjoyed the road trip, and it led to the creation of From A Page (LouderSound)

Guitarist reveals what he learned from one of his band’s opening acts, names a guitarist who’s a “real yardstick” of brilliance – and touches on what he misses about being in Ian Anderson’s band (LouderSound)

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY It started with a walk. A casual, everyday walk for Antony Szmierek to clear his head and take a pause from the whirlwind twelve months around him as moment after moment arrived in front of him. The sort of walk he’d regularly take to decompress and…

After a breakthrough year that turned Antony Szmierek into a beloved people’s poet, the Manchester artist is stepping into a bold new chapter.

Amazon Spring Deal Days is in full swing and there’s a load of brilliant discounts on classic albums and more. Here’s my top picks (LouderSound)

Koyo have released a new single titled ‘What I’m Worth’. The track offers a glimpse into the Long Island punk band’s forthcoming album ‘Barely Here’, set to be released on 8th May 2026 via Pure Noise Records. Joey Chiaramonte says, “A lot of bands think their second album has to be this magnum opus epic…

Tool / A Perfect Circle vocalist salutes a folk-rock icon (LouderSound)

Lip Critic have released their latest single ‘Jackpot’. The single is described by the band as a song about extreme risk and reward. It’s from the forthcoming album ‘Theft World’, due on 1st May via Partisan Records. “Jackpot is a song about risking it all, and winning it all, betting the house, and ending up…

London-based sextet Birds Flying Backwards have released their debut album ‘Lovebirds’. The album, out via Real Love Recording Co., was mixed by Joe Wyatt at Abbey Road Studios and mastered by Timothy Stollenwork. It was recorded live over four days in early 2025. Discussing the album, the band state, “Lovebirds is an ode to love…

The XCERTS have released their latest single ‘in your eyes’. The track is part of a series of new music from the trio following their recent single ‘do it to myself’. Murray Macleod describes ‘in your eyes’ as “the most raw and personal song we’ve ever written.” He explains, “Fundamentally, it’s about loss. The loss…

Samy Elbanna of Finnish speedsters Lost Society talks about fronting his country’s biggest metal band for two glorious nights last month (LouderSound)

Dork, M for Montreal, Mothland and Footsteps are teaming up for a special night in London this May. The event follows last November’s edition of M for Montreal, a three-night showcase festival dedicated to highlighting emerging artists from across Montreal, Quebec and the wider Canadian scene. After a packed programme of new discoveries and standout…

Mother’s Day takes place on March 15 and if you’re struggling for a present, I’ve picked out a pile of rock and metal-themed gifts that are far from boring (LouderSound)

Meet the singer-songwriter who’s shot from small cog in the navy to a big wheel in Nashville (LouderSound)

With Status Quo now history and Francis Rossi enjoying his An Audience With tours, a new album was far from his mind (LouderSound)

Having said new music was unlikely, Norwegian rockers Gluecifer are back with their first album in two decades (LouderSound)

Oliver Wakeman’s era as keyboard player in Yes is reassessed with a new in-depth edition of the band’s 2019 release From A Page (LouderSound)

In 1966, a group of Arab, Israeli and American musicians made an album together in New York City – but they were doomed from the start (LouderSound)

More songs about rockin’ an’ rollin’ (LouderSound)

Michael Stipe shares first new song in three years, with superstar cast (LouderSound)

Rostam has unveiled details of his third studio album, ‘American Stories’, which will be released on 15th May via Matsor Projects. This marks his first album since 2021’s ‘Changephobia’, and the announcement coincides with the release of the album’s lead single, ‘Like a Spark’. Rostam describes the album as a reflection of his dual identity…

The American’s memories of seeing Yes, Black Sabbath and Grand Funk Railroad helped save him from despair – as did seeing his sibling play like Eddie Van Halen before Eddie did himself (LouderSound)

Kim Gordon is set to release her third solo album ‘Play Me’ this Friday via Matador Records. Ahead of the album’s release, Gordon has shared the title-track along with a video directed by Barney Clay. The album features previously released singles including ‘Dirty Tech’, accompanied by a Moni Haworth-directed video, and the lead track ‘Not…

Bleachers have unveiled their latest single ‘dirty wedding dress’, which will feature on their forthcoming fifth studio album. Titled ‘everyone for ten minutes’, the album is set to be released on 22nd May via Dirty Hit and will also include the lead single ‘you and forever’. In support of the new album, Bleachers have announced…

Angus Young on AC/DC’s most “regrettable” song (LouderSound)

Dublin trio Really Good Time have released their first music of 2026 with new single and video ‘Bob Dylan Was On Pawn Stars in 2010’. Frontman Wastefellow explains the inspiration behind the song: “The seed for Bob Dylan Was on Pawn Stars in 2010 was planted on a bus home, after seeing ‘A Complete Unknown’…

The Orielles have shared their latest single, ‘Wasp’. It arrives as the group are preparing to release their fourth studio album, ‘Only You Left’, this Friday, 13th March, via Heavenly Recordings. Discussing the track, The Orielles commented: “Taking on another shift in perspective, the lyrics follow a miniscule wasp as it reaches the height of…

Martin Luke Brown has unveiled his latest single ‘back of my mind’ via Bright Antenna Records. This marks his first release since his second album ‘man oh man !’ last year. The track, co-written and produced with long-time collaborator and Grammy-winner Matt Zara, features a visualiser directed by Dana Trippe. “‘Back of my mind’ is…

Surely even in her wildest dreams, Emily wouldn’t have believed she’d be singing the lyrics from that album on stage with the band herself (LouderSound)

Jack White is tired of being misquoted (LouderSound)

“It doesn’t matter at all that she did not know who we are” (LouderSound)

Calvin Harris leads the newly announced names for the Bilbao BBK Live 2026 festival. Joining the lineup this summer are Westside Cowboy, Hemlocke Springs, Dellafuente, La Paloma and BARRRK. These artists will perform alongside previously announced acts such as Robbie Williams, David Byrne, Lily Allen, IDLES, and Interpol, amongst others. Bilbao BBK Live, celebrating its…

Calvin Harris leads the newly announced names for the Bilbao BBK Live 2026 festival. Joining the lineup this summer are Westside Cowboy, Hemlocke Springs, Dellafuente, La Paloma and BARRRK. These artists will perform alongside previously announced acts such as Robbie Williams, David Byrne, Lily Allen, IDLES, and Interpol, amongst others. Bilbao BBK Live, celebrating its…

Lamb Of God’s new album is their best since Resolution – at the very least (LouderSound)

Attila Csihar was offered Mayhem singer’s job after becoming pen-pals with late guitarist Euronymous (LouderSound)

Amazon’s Spring Deal Days event is now live – and with 3 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited, it’s the perfect time to explore everything the music streaming service has to offer (LouderSound)

On 6th March 2026, Viagra Boys headlined a sold-out Ally Pally. Is that really a sentence any of us would have anticipated back when surprise hit ‘Sports’ first emerged back in 2018? Maybe not, but at the biggest show they’ve ever played, and singer Sebastian Murphy’s 36th birthday, he reveals the secret to his success:…

At their biggest headline show yet, Viagra Boys celebrate Sebastian Murphy’s birthday with saxophone freakouts, shrimp devotees and a sold-out Ally Pally.

Olivia Dean, Niall Horan and Kehlani have been confirmed as part of the line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Sunderland at Herrington Country Park, from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026. On Sunday 24th May, the Radio 1 Main Stage will feature artists such as…

Olivia Dean, Niall Horan and Kehlani have been confirmed as part of the line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Sunderland at Herrington Country Park, from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026. On Sunday 24th May, the Radio 1 Main Stage will feature artists such as…

All Points East has unveiled its final headliner show for 2026, featuring Jorja Smith and Tems as co-headliners. The event is scheduled to take place at Victoria Park, London on Friday 21st August 2026. The line-up, curated by Jorja Smith and her label FAMM in collaboration with All Points East, will also include performances from…

All Points East has unveiled its final headliner show for 2026, featuring Jorja Smith and Tems as co-headliners. The event is scheduled to take place at Victoria Park, London on Friday 21st August 2026. The line-up, curated by Jorja Smith and her label FAMM in collaboration with All Points East, will also include performances from…

Snail Mail, the project of Lindsey Jordan, has announced a series of UK and European performances this summer, including an extra show in London at the Electric Ballroom on 26th June. These performances will be her first European headline shows since 2022 and will feature new material from her forthcoming third album ‘Ricochet’, set for…

Snail Mail, the project of Lindsey Jordan, has announced a series of UK and European performances this summer, including an extra show in London at the Electric Ballroom on 26th June. These performances will be her first European headline shows since 2022 and will feature new material from her forthcoming third album ‘Ricochet’, set for…

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have unveiled plans for a headline tour across the UK and Ireland this September and October, marking their biggest tour to date. The tour will include shows in Dublin, Belfast, and their largest London performance yet at the Electric Ballroom. Tickets will be available for pre-sale to mailing list subscribers from this Thursday, 12th…

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have unveiled plans for a headline tour across the UK and Ireland this September and October, marking their biggest tour to date. The tour will include shows in Dublin, Belfast, and their largest London performance yet at the Electric Ballroom. Tickets will be available for pre-sale to mailing list subscribers from this Thursday, 12th…

Ultravox icon will launch 21-date tour when the half-instrumental LP arrives on May 8 (LouderSound)

His musical vision was rejected by everyone. Then, like a bat out of hell, he went from a nobody to being hailed as a musical genius (LouderSound)

Despite what many thought, I Don’t Like Mondays wasn’t about getting back to work after the weekend (LouderSound)

Huey Lewis remembers offering Stevie Ray Vaughan support after a disastrous opening set in Oklahoma (LouderSound)

Biafra has released a statement (LouderSound)

Alice Cooper’s memoir includes appearances from Salvador Dalí, John Lennon, Groucho Marx, Vincent Price, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Gerald Ford, Andy Warhol, Tiger Woods and many more (LouderSound)

Boston vocalist Tommy DeCarlo died today (March 9) from brain cancer (LouderSound)

Oasis, their old pals The Black Crowes and Iron Maiden aren’t polling well in the Rock Hall fan vote, but Phil Collins is (LouderSound)

Guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia join the ex-Arch Enemy frontwoman in hew newest musical endeavour (LouderSound)

Former Yes singer Jon Anderson will now play shows in Brighton, Oxford, Nottingham and Portsmouth (LouderSound)

“This movie will make a lot of people smile a lot” (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Skindred, Cheap Trick, Suzi Quatro and more (LouderSound)

When Machine Head needed a good follow-up to their classic debut album, boy did they deliver – but not without facing some challenges (LouderSound)

Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young are among the artists set to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland. The event will take place on Saturday 23rd May, featuring a line-up that also includes Ellie Goulding, James Blake, Skye Newman, Rachel Chinouriri, MUNA, Erin LeCount, Mitski, Florence Road and Wasia Project. These…

Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young are among the artists set to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland. The event will take place on Saturday 23rd May, featuring a line-up that also includes Ellie Goulding, James Blake, Skye Newman, Rachel Chinouriri, MUNA, Erin LeCount, Mitski, Florence Road and Wasia Project. These…

Multi-instrumentalist Tiger Moth Tales leader shares a couple of contentious opinions, while heaping praise on his boss Andy Latimer (LouderSound)

First Aid Kit are set to return to London for a unique performance at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. The Swedish duo will perform on 29th September 2026, marking their only UK show of the year. The concert will see First Aid Kit, comprising sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, play…

First Aid Kit are set to return to London for a unique performance at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. The Swedish duo will perform on 29th September 2026, marking their only UK show of the year. The concert will see First Aid Kit, comprising sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, play…

Dominic Fike has unveiled a new official video for his 2018 track ‘Babydoll’, which has recently surged into the Top 20 of the UK Official Singles Chart. This resurgence follows the track’s popularity as a TikTok trend, amassing 690,000 creations on the platform and nearing a billion streams on Spotify. The video for ‘Babydoll’ cfeatures…

The blues rocker with the big voice plays UK shows this month and next (LouderSound)

How a song that wasn’t considered to have potential as a single soundtracked the summer of 1970 (LouderSound)

Recorded in front of a rabid Glasgow audience, If You Want Blood is AC/DC and Bon Scott at their live peak (LouderSound)

He wrote his band’s breakthrough single and created the concept they’ve continued to develop, But after a series of increasingly alarming episodes he was dead by the age of 43 (LouderSound)

Country Joe McDonald fronted Country Joe and the Fish and wrote the Vietnam protest classic I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag (LouderSound)

When the world felt very unstable in 2001, Jimmy Eat World delivered the feel good hit of the autumn (LouderSound)

Bad Brains are one of the most influential US punk bands in history (LouderSound)

“I was in an airport and these people went: ‘Hey Steve! Thumbs up, man! Tony Soprano loves Journey!’ It was amazing”: This multi-million selling rock singer disappeared from music for more than 20 years. It took a personal tragedy to bring him back (LouderSound)

The story of Nile’s monstrous Black Seeds Of Vengeance (LouderSound)

With a background in three of the genre’s biggest bands, the quartet got tired of creating epics and decided to go pop. But they know their debut album would have only achieved a thousandth of its sales without the last track to be added (LouderSound)

Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond is a bittersweet tribute to former frontman Syd Barrett (LouderSound)

Baltimore’s Turnstile pay homage to Manchester giants The Stone Roses in tribute to late bass player Mani (LouderSound)

Sharon Osbourne says the deeply personal Ozzy exhibition currently showing at Birmingham Museum will travel the globe (LouderSound)

Enuff Z’Nuff could have been the new Cheap Trick, but label politics and self-destruction got in the way (LouderSound)

Who can forget WASP’s guitarist in a swimming pool with a bottle of vodka and his mom? (LouderSound)

AFI’s 2006 single Miss Murder was even a Top 5 single in Venezuela (LouderSound)

Wishbone Ash’s Argus is 70s rock classic (LouderSound)

They seemed doomed to be one-hit wonders on the cabaret circuit, with gig fees spiralling downwards, until the night they were confronted with the truth (LouderSound)

This is the soundtrack to Black Label Society frontman and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde’s life (LouderSound)

Unhappy with Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk album, Stevie Nicks gravitated towards a band whose music she preferred (LouderSound)

10cc’s remaining founder member Graham Gouldman is touring with the band and solo this year (LouderSound)

It was one of the high points of Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell (LouderSound)

Fugazi’s Albini Sessions is available now to purchase for a brilliant cause (LouderSound)

Tickets go on sale at 10 am GMT on 9th March.

Skindred, Sevendust, Blackbraid and more have released scorching new singles – hear them all and vote for your favourite here (LouderSound)

The April 2026 issue of Dork is now available to order, led by MUNA, Holly Humberstone and James Blake across three covers tied together by artists making music that meets the moment head-on. This month’s issue pulls together records that don’t pretend the outside world isn’t a lot. Instead, they make space for tension, contradiction,…

Plus Arlo Parks, Courtney Barnett, Fcukers, Leigh-Anne, Snail Mail and more.

F elix Mackenzie-Barrow has spent much of the last few years on the go. As a member of Divorce, that has meant long stretches on the road and very little time to stand still. Right now, he is in the US again, which he describes as “a very strange and overwhelming place”, even if the…

Made with GarageBand, two mics and a £15 charity shop guitar, Book Of Churches captures Divorce’s Felix Mackenzie-Barrow at his most minimal.

“It’s a song for people that know what it is like to live on the dark side of life” (LouderSound)

Sofia and the Antoinettes have unveiled their latest single, ‘Vespa’. A track that delves into themes of nostalgia and self-reflection, the lyrics reference iconic figures like Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Davis, highlighting Sofia’s cinematic influences, including directors Sofia Coppola and David Lynch. The artist’s debut EP, ‘Women Who Love Too Much’, released in 2025, was…

My First Time have unveiled their latest single ‘Celebrity’, offering a preview of their self-titled debut EP, due 20th March. The single, which follows ‘Picture Of Health’, is accompanied by a band-directed video featuring lead singer Isaac Stroud-Allen navigating London with a Timothée Chalamet cardboard cutout. The tracklisting for ‘My First Time’ reads: ‘Picture Of…

Slayer were used to controversy, but when they rocked up to play the Hollywood Palladium in 1998, they didn’t expect this. (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY Minneapolis five-piece she’s green are still at the very beginning of their story, but momentum is already building. With their new single ‘Mettle’ freshly released and a third EP on the way, the band are stepping into a bigger, bolder phase: the guitars hit harder, the contrasts run deeper, the emotional…

Introducing the Minneapolis newcomers channelling bad headlines, nature walks and DIY grit into cathartic, fuzzed-out release.

Taking Back Sunday are set to return to Ireland with headline shows in Dublin and Belfast this May, marking their first performances on the island since 2019. The band will perform at The Academy in Dublin on 20th May, followed by a show at The Limelight in Belfast on 21st May. Taking Back Sunday are…

The celebrated prog musicians previously collaborated on 2012 album Storm Corrosion, and many fans are hankering for a follow-up (LouderSound)

Kamal. has unveiled his new single ‘no friend, no lover’, featuring musician, composer, and poet Keaton Henson. Following his earlier release ‘How The F*** Does Everybody Else Manage’, this track is part of Kamal.’s upcoming debut album, and it delves into themes of identity, vulnerability, and modern life’s complexities. He explains: “This song is about…

Neighbourhood Festival is set to make its return to Manchester on Saturday 17th October, taking over 11 venues for a day. Headlining the festival will be KEO, fresh off their sold-out show at the O2 Ritz. Joining them are Florence Road, as well as The Guest List, Brogeal, Brooki and Girl in the Year Above.…

Gretel has unveiled her her latest single, ‘Fire Blooming Trees’, from her forthcoming debut album, ‘Squish’, set for release on 10th April via Breadcrumb Records / AWAL. “I love this one so much, it’s about overconsumption and over-saturation in our world and finding the humanity behind all the algorithms,” Gretel explains. “I think the day…

London, clear your evening plans. Dork is heading back to one of the most legendary rooms in the country, and we’re bringing some very loud friends with us. On Tuesday 5th May, Dork, CloseUp and The 100 Club present Dork’s Night Out, a triple-bill that’s part celebration, part “you’re going to want to say you…

Ace new prog you must hear from Maebe, Port Noir, Holsoil, Marley Davidson and more in all new racks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Plus Francis Dunnery, Pat Metheny, Gong, Clive. Nolan, Soft Machine, Ulver, Bill Nelson’s Orchestra Futura, Godsticks, Magnus Martin and loads more… (LouderSound)

Nine CDs of Ritchie, Ronnie and Rainbow (LouderSound)

Had Thin Lizzy’s manager not had an ear for a good tune and some American DJs not picked up on it, Phil Lynott & Co. might never have released their signature song (LouderSound)

“In many ways Kiss has a lot more to do with rappers, both spiritually and aesthetically, than with grunge rock music” – Gene Simmons (LouderSound)

Montrose and Van Halen frontman regrets that he never got to make his concept album about aliens and space travel under the banner Sammy Wilde And Dustcloud (LouderSound)

Guns N’ Roses will head down under following dates in Latin America, the US and Europe (LouderSound)

TOMORA, the collaboration between AURORA and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers, have unveiled their latest single ‘Somewhere Else’. The track forms part of their forthcoming album ‘Come Closer’, due 17th April. TOMORA are set to perform their debut live shows later this month, with appearances scheduled in London and Manchester. AURORA comments, “‘Somewhere Else’…

New York-based duo Fcukers have marked their television debut with a performance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’. The pair took to the stage to perform ‘I Like It Like That’, a track from their upcoming debut album ‘Ö’. Produced by Kenny Beats with contributions from 100 Gecs, the record is set for release…

Glasgow-based post-punk band San Jose have unveiled their latest single, ‘The Bastards’. Produced by Chris McCrory and mastered by Felix Davis, ‘The Bastards’ is a six-minute track that blends post-punk energy with orchestral elements. Speaking about the single, the band say: “The Bastards is a ballad about sovereignty. It’s hard to write a song about…

Records For Palestine have initiated two online raffles aimed at raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Launched on Thursday 5th March, these raffles will run concurrently over two months, featuring 47 prizes collectively. The raffles are divided into two categories: one focusing on alternative, rock and electronic music, and the other on jazz,…

South London sibling duo PUNCHBAG, comprising Clara and Anders Bach, have unveiled their latest single ‘What’s In My Bag’. It’s taken from their upcoming EP ‘I Am Obsessed’, set for release on 10th April via Mute. The announcement coincides with the news of their debut UK and European headline tour slated for this spring. Vocalist…

Arlo Parks has announced a global headline tour, featuring a performance at London’s O2 Academy Brixton and a special support show with David Byrne in Dublin this June. The tour is in support of her new album ‘Ambiguous Desire’, set for release on 3rd April. Tickets are set to go on general sale at 10am…

Melanie Baker has released her new single ‘HAHA!’ via Tambourhinoceros. This track is a part of her debut album ‘Somebody Help Me, I’m Being Spontaneous!’, set to arrive on 10th April through the Danish indie label. The album was recorded in a cabin in Wales, showcasing Baker’s unique approach to music with influences from grunge,…

Rising prog rock sextet Ghost Of The Machine received rightful acclainm for their Scissorgames debut. Can they match it with second album, Empires Must Fall? (LouderSound)

Rosa Walton, known for her role in experimental pop duo Let’s Eat Grandma, has announced her debut solo album ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’. The album is set for release on 5th June via Transgressive Records. In conjunction with this announcement, Walton has released her first single from the album, ‘Sorry Anyway’. Rosa says, “This…

Dream Theater’s drummer has said multiple times that he wants to make music with Opeth’s frontman. So, we asked Åkerfeldt what’s taking so long. (LouderSound)

SASAMI has announced the release of ‘Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut’, a reimagined version of her 2025 album. This expanded edition features new reworkings and remixes by collaborators, including ‘Honeycrash (Angie McMahon Cut)’ and ‘I’ll Be Gone (Patti Harrison Remix Cut)’, both available now. The album is set for digital release on 27th…

Tigers Jaw have unveiled their latest single, ‘BREEZER’, from their forthcoming album ‘Lost on You’, which will be released on 27th March via Hopeless Records. The single is accompanied by a cinematic video directed by Rebecca Lader and Kelsey Ayres, featuring Brianna Collins as the lead vocalist and star. “From the beginning, we imagined ‘BREEZER’…

Thirty record labels and more than 200 artists donate records for online draw (LouderSound)

2000trees Festival has confirmed Neck Deep as the Saturday night headliner for its 2026 edition, which will take place from 8th to 11th July at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham. This announcement marks the band’s first main-stage festival headline slot, a decade after their initial performance at the festival. Further additions include Sunny Day Real Estate,…

The 2026 MOBO Awards, Europe’s largest celebration of Black music and culture, has announced additional performers for its upcoming event in Manchester. Rap artist Aitch and singer-songwriter Myles Smith are set to join previously announced acts Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage, and a ‘MOBO Salutes: Grime 25’ medley featuring Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher, and D…

The Kooks are set to headline a special 20th Anniversary Spotlight Show at The Great Escape in 2026, marking a return to the festival where they first performed in 2006. The band will play at TGE Beach on 13th May 2026, celebrating both the festival’s 20th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of their debut album…

The Itch have unveiled their latest single ‘Drugdealer’, the fourth track from their upcoming debut album ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’, set for release on 10th April via Fiction Records and I OH YOU. Co-produced with James Greenwood, known as Ghost Culture, Tyrie describes the track as their “first traditional love song”. They continue,…

Harry Styles is set to open a series of pop-up shops worldwide to celebrate his new album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ These pop-ups will occur in 16 cities, including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Paris, Phoenix, Rome, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. Items available for purchase…

“When we heard Venom, all our songs became satanic.” (LouderSound)

We asked Halestorm, Mastodon, Health, Clutch, Killswitch Engage, Ice-T and more to put their burning questions to Randy (LouderSound)

Jessie Ware has unveiled the official video for her single ‘Ride’, featuring actor James Norton. The video, directed by Thomas James, presents a Western-themed setting, exploring themes of power, control, and desire. Discussing the collaboration, Ware says, “James is a friend, and we were recently at our friend Jack Peñate’s performance (who I made ‘Ride’…

“To be honest, my manager had to talk me into this one” (LouderSound)

The Hara found a whole new heavy side for their second album (LouderSound)

Get ready for half a Hole reunion, but not as Hole (LouderSound)

Their first album in six years tackles conflicts across the planet and with the planet, and sees them pushing themselves in a direction they probably won’t again (LouderSound)

Fugazi owe you nothing (LouderSound)

How a fantasy doom band became a viral sensation everyone is talking about (LouderSound)

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins looks back at how he and his bandmates created a “power ballad for the age” – and a breath of fresh air in an era when rock wasn’t exactly in fashion (LouderSound)

Insisting that his world-changing debut album isn’t a new age odyssey or a grand concept work, he believes people miss its Monty Python humour (LouderSound)

In the time before punk, there was only one place to go for anarchic, pile-driving hypno-rock (LouderSound)

Godflesh frontman Justin Broadrick has undergone surgery for a “huge” inguinal hernia (LouderSound)

The Sacramento festival will return to Discovery Park from October 1 to 4 (LouderSound)

Truck Festival have unveiled a new wave of artists and entertainment for the 2026 edition of the event. This announcement includes Divorce, Picture Parlour, My First Time, Arkayla and Lizzie Esau. Additionally, the festival will host the last-ever performance of Barrioke featuring Shaun Williamson, a staple of the event. The 2026 festival will also feature…

“We heard a girl running down the hall screaming. It was a scream from the heart” (LouderSound)

Their musical partnership finally ended after 43 years – but the guitarist says he wanted to break it up decades earlier (LouderSound)

Bombay Bicycle Club are set to play four intimate shows in London, revisiting the grassroots venues where their journey began as teenagers. The band will perform two consecutive nights at The Camden Assembly, followed by two nights at Nambucca, marking their 20th anniversary. During these performances, the band will exclusively feature songs from their earliest…

ugly ozo have announced their forthcoming EP ‘dive’, which is set to be released on 1st May via REX RECS. In conjunction with this announcement, they have released the new single ‘overkill’, which premiered on BBC 6 Music with Huw Stephens. Fronted by Jessica Baker and joined by her sister Boo Baker on bass and…

What’s the most bulletproof entry in the Swedish wardogs’ back-catalogue? (LouderSound)

Mike Portnoy is one of metal’s most revered drummers – and now he’s back home in Dream Theater (LouderSound)

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Tom from Tooth is busy folding zines when we catch him. Not in a tortured-poet way, not in a “conceptual art project about paper” way, just in a very practical, DIY-band-on-the-move way. There’s a run of UK dates looming, and someone’s got to do the admin. Today, that someone is him.…

When David Byrne toured 2018’s ‘American Utopia’, it felt like a career renaissance for one of music’s most eclectic men. What started in theatres eventually ended up as a globe-spanning arena tour and feature-length concert film, not to mention an extensive Broadway run.  To say expectations are high for his new shows would be an…

Taylor sang Paranoid and Hale took on lead vocals for a version of Neon Knights, with Butler playing bass for both performances (LouderSound)

“Five years ago, people told me my career was over,” says RAYE, looking out at a sold-out O2 Arena with a smirk. “Never let someone tell you what you can or can’t be.” Her debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’ was a dogged record of survival, released independently after RAYE’s major label refused. Turns out…

German metallers Powerwolf gear up for their biggest ever UK show at Wembley on Saturday, and promise some surprises (LouderSound)

Don’t have a plan. Don’t be cocky. Doing drugs is dumb. He knows what it’s like to be poor. He’ll know when it’s time to quit – and will. These things and more shape Sammy Hagar’s worldview (LouderSound)

In a career of over 60 years, guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Miller has recorded classic songs and acclaimed albums (LouderSound)

Covid, a spider bite, a missing guitarist, barring one member from the tour bus – nothing could have prepared them for the challenges they faced in making the follow-up to FEAR (LouderSound)

A song about a disintegrating relationship, Swallow My Pride spread ripples that are still being felt today (LouderSound)

Sebastian Bach says he’s spoken to Dee Snider and they were both “kind of emotional” (LouderSound)

Sprints have unveiled their latest single, ‘Trickle Down’. The release comes as the Irish band return from a successful sold-out US tour and prepare to embark on their European stretch, taking them to various festival appearances including 2000trees, Bulletproof Festival and Float Along Festival. Discussing the new single, Sprints commented, “Trickle Down is about watching…

Basement are set to make their return with a new album titled ‘Wired’, their first release in over eight years. The album is scheduled for release on 8th May via Run For Cover Records, marking a reunion with the label that originally launched their career. The band, consisting of vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery…

BTS have revealed the tracklist for their upcoming album ‘ARIRANG’. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Korean folk song “Arirang”, the album reflects the group’s roots, encapsulating their journey through 14 tracks. Lead single ‘SWIM’ explores themes of resilience. ‘ARIRANG’ – due on streaming platforms from 20th March – also features collaborations with renowned producers such…

The Royal Mint has introduced a commemorative coin to celebrate 30 years since the Spice Girls debuted with ‘Wannabe’ and their album ‘Spice’. The coin, which adds the group to The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, features the silhouettes and autographs of all five members, marking the first time a band’s autographs have been included…

Green Man has disclosed the first wave of its music programming for the 2026 edition, which has already sold out. The event is set to occur from 20th to 23rd August in the picturesque Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in Wales. The lineup will feature headline performances from electronic producer Four Tet, 2026 BRIT Award winners…

London collective Y have announced their upcoming EP ‘ENTER’, set to be released on 8th May via SO Recordings and Hideous Mink Records. Alongside this announcement, they have unveiled a new single titled ‘May’, which premiered on BBC 6 Music with Steve Lamacq. Having supported acts like Fat Dog, KEG, and Warmduscher, and headlining their…

flowerovlove has unveiled the video for her latest single ‘Casual Lady’, now available via Capitol Records. The track, described as capturing the essence of a fiercely independent woman grappling with newfound emotions, was co-written by flowerovlove with Justin Tranter, Russell Chell, Skyler Stonestreet, and Ryland Blackinton. Tranter, Chell, and Blackinton took on production duties. The…

How Eddie Vedder helped a dream come true (LouderSound)

The first Blood4Blood event will take place in Daytona in May (LouderSound)

Velvet Revolver’s loss was Alter Bridge’s gain when Myles Kenendy helped his bandmates shake off the bad taste of Creed (LouderSound)

Paul McCartney wasn’t impressed by his overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (LouderSound)

A series of shows will reinvent Sabbath’s metal blueprint throughout the UK – with strings attached (LouderSound)

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on his band’s masterpiece, Master of Puppets (LouderSound)

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix has revealed his sobriety journey has been strengthened by his faith (LouderSound)

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the successful travelling metal festival will come back nine years after its last edition took place (LouderSound)

The leader of one of rock’s greatest live bands suggests their touring days may be coming to an end (LouderSound)

Prog musician John Mitchell is currently holed up in Dubai as the Iran conflict literally explodes all around him! (LouderSound)

Leader Damon Fox’s ambition was to turn his band into “the Radiohead of metal.” But their fourth album, released in 2014, has been their last word to date (LouderSound)

Kreator’s Mille Petrozza was 15 when he saw the future biggest band in metal support Venom at a 3,000-capacity festival in the Netherlands (LouderSound)

Peter Gabriel is releasing a new single every full moon at midnight in the build-up to new studio album oi. (LouderSound)

With solo projects, other bands and a massive Creed reunion between them, there were whispers that Alter Bridge might be on the way out (LouderSound)

A key figure in 70s pub rock is back with more songs “about politics or idiots with fingers on buttons” (LouderSound)

British prog icon wonders if his American fans really got the humour in 1972 album Thick As A Brick – because they all laughed at the wrong moments (LouderSound)

Also in Classic Rock 351: The Black Crowes, Blondie, Megadeth, Suzi Quatro, Big Country, Brian Robertson, Puscifer, Danny Bryant, Buckcherry, Big Big Train and more (LouderSound)

Not representative of the Small Faces’ style and released without their knowledge, Sunday Afternoon became a big hit – and “was the final nail in the coffin in finishing us off” (LouderSound)

Something strange is happening in the Vancouver woods (LouderSound)

Clapton’s US dates are in addition to his previously announced run of European shows and Royal Sandringham Estate festival appearance (LouderSound)

The Mongolian metal heroes will return to the UK after supporting Iron Maiden in July (LouderSound)

Additional anarchy in the US (LouderSound)

“I knew it was going to be rough” (LouderSound)

Kittie were barely teenagers when they signed their first record deal – 30 years on, they’re bigger than ever (LouderSound)

Featuring three members of the prog giants, their 2021 debut received mixed reactions. But Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen decided to focus on the follow-up record rather than fight with a few armchair generals (LouderSound)

Master Peace has unveiled the video for ‘My Guitar’, a highlight from his recently released EP ‘Stupid Kids’. The EP, available via Big Family Music, addresses themes of growing up misunderstood, drawing from Master Peace’s personal experiences with neurodiversity. It is dedicated to young people who feel overlooked or out of place. Master Peace has…

Joey Valence & Brae have unveiled ‘HYPERYOUTH (afterparty)’, an extended version of their third studio album. This release adds six new tracks, including the lead single ‘push the pipe’, which features a radio drop by Funkmaster Flex. “‘afterparty wraps up some loose ends from ‘HYPERYOUTH’ for us,” says JVB. “We wanted to pull in all…

Maya Hawke is set to release her fourth album ‘Maitreya Corso’ on 1st May through Mom + Pop. This announcement coincides with the release of the first single from the album, ‘Devil You Know’, which Maya describes as “about trying to keep ambition and greed out of the creative process. This album generally is about…

The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a delightfully moreish morsel of retro-styled, portable record-playing magnificence (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Sheepdogs, Starbenders, Crossbone Skully and more (LouderSound)

The truth is out there for Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe (LouderSound)

Oasis are set to feature on War Child Records’ forthcoming album ‘HELP(2)’, contributing an exclusive live version of their track ‘Acquiesce’. This special rendition, recorded live at Wembley Stadium on 28th September 2025, will be available as a 7” single within the vinyl edition and as a hidden track on the double CD version. The…

Bea, previously known as Bea and her Business, is embracing a new phase in her career with the release of her latest single, ‘Can’t Help Falling Out Of Love’. Having realised that her former stage name no longer resonated, she has opted for a fresh start. The single, co-written with Matt Maltese and produced by…

In the mood for two-and-a-half hours of Nine Inch Nails music? Then today is a good day (LouderSound)

B leech 9:3 are a band built on second chances. The latest and arguably most exciting in a long line of enviable Irish talent, their unique brand of alt-rock befits a shared past that embraces the crushing lows life has thrown at them.  Leaving their native Dublin and staking it all on London living, the…

The singer/guitarist now believes “there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be friends” (LouderSound)

Two million sales. A dizzying rise. And a cataclysmic fall (LouderSound)

Singer/guitarist Marcus King picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names the song that brought him to tears – even though he didn’t understand the words (LouderSound)

A light-hearted pop at the superficial workings of the pop industry in the 60s, it remains a minor classic. And if you saw the band live in Bournemouth in 1965, you might actually be on it! (LouderSound)

Bored with covering Western blues bands, the Flower Travellin’ Band set out on their own sonic adventure (LouderSound)

Groundhogs’ 1971 album Split is a nailed-on cult classic (LouderSound)

Dave Grohl winds back the clocks with a very sweaty, very intimate show in Manchester (LouderSound)

The Cranberries’ Zombie is one of the most furious songs of the 90s (LouderSound)

He was the energetic hub of the band until his sudden passing in 2021. Faced with oblivion, they regrouped behind Alberto Bravin and made The Likes Of Us, a record for anyone who’s ever felt left out (LouderSound)

The Yes man hails ELP counterpart as a musician and entertainer (LouderSound)

Meet Pinkshift, Turn Cold, Opia and Vianova: the hot new metal bands causing a stir (LouderSound)

Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos, Zakk Wylde and Robbie Williams honour Prince of Darkness Ozzy (LouderSound)

Twisted Sister guitarist is the latest musician to speak on the difficulties facing artists in the “criminal” music business (LouderSound)

Endorsed by Gojira, Lamb Of God and Kerry King, Alien Weaponry are one of metal’s most promising young bands (LouderSound)

Drugs, darkness, death – the inside story of The Rolling Stones’ infamous 1969 US tour, by the people who were there (LouderSound)

The soundtrack to ex-Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera’s life (LouderSound)

A light-hearted comment with their record label saw German proggers Everon make their first album for 16 years, although it wasn’t all plain sailing (LouderSound)

It’s safe to day that even the most patient music teacher struggle to explain the polyrhythms that provide the backbone of this Meshuggah classic (LouderSound)

This is the most unhinged chapter in Fishbone’s decades long career of funk-metal mayhem (LouderSound)

Born To Be Wild songwriter Mars Bonfire looks back on a proto-hard rock classic (LouderSound)

Minneapolis band she’s green have released their latest single, ‘mettle’, via Photo Finish Records. The track, which follows last year’s EP ‘Chrysalis’ and is accompanied by an official music video directed by Jaxon Whittington, is a reaction to how constantly bleak the news can feel. “‘mettle’ channels the frustration and discomfort that stem from what…

Artemas has announced his new mixtape, ‘getting up to no good’, set to arrive on 27th March. Accompanying the news, he has launched a double single featuring ‘psychokiller’ and ‘myself’, which are described as marking the beginning of a new chapter in Artemas’ evolving alt-pop style after recent drop ‘professional heartbreaker’. Currently, Artemas is on…

girli has unveiled her latest single, ‘Romantic Sadness’, taken from her upcoming third album, ‘it’s just my opinion’. The new album is set to be released on 8th May via Believe Music, and will see her perform at various record stores across the UK, including cities from Edinburgh to Southampton, showcasing tracks from ‘it’s just…

Alexander Carson has released ‘Corporeal & Complete’. It marks the lead single from their upcoming three-part album project, ‘Triptych’. The initial part, ‘Triptych No.1: “Anemoia”‘, is expected in full by June 2026. The Norwich-based artist – who blends classical music with modern songwriting – will perform at Green Note, Camden, on 1st March, with Elena…

Erin LeCount has released her new EP, ‘PAREIDOLIA’, via Atlantic Records. The EP explores the concept of pareidolia, the phenomenon of perceiving patterns that aren’t actually related, such as seeing shapes in clouds. According to LeCount, “‘PAREIDOLIA’ is a self-written and produced EP that tells the story of a downward spiral. The tale of falling…

Life according to the Red Rocker (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY If Rosie Carney’s name has been floating through your peripheral vision lately, it might be thanks to a certain Ross MacDonald of The 1975. But while her fourth album, ‘Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here’, was co-written and co-produced with Ross and longtime collaborator Ed Thomas, this is very much her world…

Sepultura, Lamb Of God and Arch Enemy are among the best new metal songs this week. (LouderSound)

Self Esteem, the musical project of Rebecca Lucy Taylor, has revealed a deluxe version of her album ‘A Complicated Woman’. This edition, streaming now, features reimagined versions of three tracks: ‘The Deep Blue Okay’, ‘The Curse’, and ‘I Do And I Don’t Care’, with new arrangements by Tom Foskett-Barnes. Taylor is also set to make…

Beartooth have unveiled their latest single, ‘Free’, marking the band’s return with new music since 2023. This release coincides with their signing to Fearless Records, signalling a new chapter for the group. The track, co-written and co-produced by Jordan Fish, arrives as Beartooth are supporting Bad Omens on a North American arena tour. Frontman Caleb…

Honey Dijon has announced her latest album, ‘Nightlife’, set for release soon. The album described as a 12-track exploration deeply rooted in club culture that aims to capture the spirit of the dance floor while exploring new sonic territories. It features collaborations with artists such as Greentea Peng, Chloe, Mahalia and Bree Runway, each contributing…

UnityTX have unveiled their latest single ‘STFU’, a new track from their upcoming album. This single follows previous releases ‘Body Roc’ and ‘Enjoy Tha Show’, with ‘Somewhere, In Between…’ set to be released on 13th March via Pure Noise Records. Frontman Jay Webster, also known as SHAOLIN G, comments: “‘STFU’ is a song that evokes…

underscores has announced her third album ‘U’, set to be released on 20th March via Mom+Pop. The album will feature previously released singles ‘Music’ and ‘Do It’, marking a new creative direction for the artist. The new single ‘Tell Me (U Want It)’ was premiered as the Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Grace Garner’s journey between her debut EP as Grace Inspace – 2023’s ‘Sunshine Kid’ – and her upcoming second EP ‘Heavy Hair’ has been one that’s shone a light on her resilience. It’s a facet of the LA-born, London-raised artist that’s been ingrained in her since childhood, shaped by her artistic…

The Guest List have unveiled a new single titled ‘Something Real’. The song sees the Manchester-based band addressing the chaotic state of a post-truth world, explains lead singer Cai Alty. “This is the song that best represents what we want to say and be. It’s about finding something meaningful in a world where trolls, comment…

PinkPantheress has announced an expansion of her UK and EU tour, ‘An Evening with PinkPantheress’. The news follows her recognition as Producer of the Year at The Brit Awards, and will see her perform in Manchester, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin, with support from iKeda. PinkPantheress has also released a new remix, ‘Illegal + Four…

TRNSMT Festival has unveiled a second wave of artists set to join its 2026 lineup. The newly revealed artists include BRIT award winner Jacob Alon and Falkirk’s punk-folk band Brògeal, as well as Beluga Lagoon, Keo, The Rooks and Chasing Abbey. These new additions will share the stage with headliners Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and Lewis…

ArcTanGent Festival has announced its final line-up for 2026, set to take place between 19th and 22nd August at Fernhill Farm near Bristol. The event has added Cardiacs, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, MØL, A.A. Williams, Scaler, Battlesnake (Live Silent Disco Set) and Witch Fever to its roster. These acts join an already extensive line-up…

Great new prog you must hear from Heavy Axe, Antariksh, Hedvig Mollestand Weejuns, Dennis Atlas and more in Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Brighton dream-pop outfit Goodbye have announced their debut EP ‘These Things Take Time’, due 26th March, sharing their new single ’13a’ to mark the occasion. The announcement arrives ahead of upcoming headline shows in Brighton, London, and Manchester, alongside a series of festival slots this spring. Additionally, they will join Lime Garden on their sold-out…

Lewis Capaldi has announced the addition of special guests for his headline performances at BST Hyde Park this summer. Scheduled for Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July 2026, these almost-entirely-sold-out shows will feature Conan Gray and Jacob Alon. Conan has not long released his latest album ‘Wishbone’, while Jacob’s debut album ‘In Limerence’ was…

Jacob Alon is set to perform on the Waterfront Stage at Latitude Festival as part of the event’s 20th anniversary celebrations. This performance marks Alon as only the fourth musical artist to grace the stage, joining the ranks of Damon Albarn, Chilly Gonzales, and Lang Lang. Festival Director Melvin Benn comments, “The Waterfront Stage is…

This weekend’s ceremony from Manchester’s Co-op Arena will be broadcast live – here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big night (LouderSound)

Fairport Convention’s Sandy Denny had fans in Led Zeppelin and The Who – but her life was cut short at just 31 (LouderSound)

The ceremony will take place in Manchester on February 28 (LouderSound)

The surviving members of Children Of Bodom played a special celebration gig in Helsinki in honour of Alexi Laiho – and hinted they’re open to more (LouderSound)

DORK MIXTAPE COVER STORY FOLLOW DORK MIXTAPE ON SPOTIFY It’s 8pm on a late-January evening. DEADLETTER’s vocalist Zac Lawrence has spent the day clearing ivy off someone’s house – as we all are at some point in the day – and is admittedly “knackered”. Without this double life, the Clark Kent-esque gardener-by-day-rock-star-by-night existence, he and…

Audi Presents Wilderness Festival is set to return to Cornbury Park in 2026, marking its fifteenth edition. The event – taking place 30th July – 2nd August at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire – will host a lineup featuring Scissor Sisters, The Last Dinner Party, Carl Cox, Soulwax, Baxter Dury and Saint Etienne. A notable highlight this…

RAYE has released her latest track, ‘Nightingale Lane’, an emotional ballad from her upcoming album ‘This Music May Contain Hope’, due 27th March. This announcement comes as RAYE prepares to perform at the BRIT Awards, where she is nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Best Pop Act’ with her hit single ‘Where Is My…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY By rights, Varials shouldn’t exist. “This band, on paper, should have arguably broken up, but we didn’t because this is what we want to do,” bassist Mike Foley says. Such is their dogged determination, they’re still here over a decade after forming. Having survived a gauntlet of changes, they’re arriving this…

With Ice Queen, Within Temptation helped to crystallise the scene we know today as symphonic metal (LouderSound)

Swiss electro-wave artist Odd Beholder, the project of Daniela Weinmann, has unveiled her latest track ‘Internet Famous’. A protest song critiquing digital monopolies and algorithmic control, it’s the second single from her upcoming fourth album ‘Honest Work’ following January’s ‘Like A Chore’. Weinmann explains, “In the song, I position myself — as a small songwriter…

Despite concerns their drummer wouldn’t find time to take part, fifth album has been compared to their 2016 virtuosic victory, and they’re planning to tour it with the complete studio line-up (LouderSound)

Ten Years After’s I’m Going Home was 11 minutes of blues-rock euphoria (LouderSound)

Paul McCartney: Man On The Run spotlights the trials and triumphs of the post-Beatles 70s (LouderSound)

Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham looks remembers his late bandmate Phil Lynott (LouderSound)

Dave Grohl and friends offer up a second taste of forthcoming album Your Favorite Toy (LouderSound)

“We’re not just recording songs here. We’re trying to make a masterpiece” (LouderSound)

Cancel your sensible plans and ready the impractical dancing shoes, Lynks is stepping up for a brand new Dork’s Night Out on 9th April at the 100 Club, London. If you were anywhere near our Great Escape Closing Party last year (pictured), you’ll already know the deal. Lynks didn’t just play the tent, they packed…

“Growing up, I would tell anyone who would listen that I was going to be a pop star,” says Leigh-Anne. “I was so deluded in the most amazing way.” That self-confidence led her to apply for The X Factor, where she became a member of Rhythmix. One name change later, Little Mix went on to…

S helf Lives are Sabrina and Jonny, a London-based electronic punk duo, and self-described “two of the worst financial advisors this planet has ever known”, currently dividing their time between sorting taxes, bread-buying walks and working out how to introduce a live drummer without everything falling apart. It is a suitably unglamorous snapshot of where…

Label: The Big Oil Recording CompanyReleased: 27th February 2026 Debbie Sings’ ‘Oh My’ is frothy, brilliantly fun, relentlessly addictive and a very welcome slice of high-energy dancefloor-slaying Europop. Taking cues from the PC Music school of hyperpop glossiness, the eight tracks from the Danish pop producer are shot through with a bratty knowing wink and a…

Label: SO RecordingsReleased: 27th February 2026 ‘Existence Is Bliss’ is an album forged on gratitude for being alive, even if it might not appear that way on first listen. Yorkshire/London six-piece DEADLETTER delve deeper into sonic darkness, using Echo and the Bunnymen-esque synths and chaotic swirls of clashing guitar and saxophone lines to create the musical…

Label: IslandReleased: 20th February 2026 Mumford & Sons have made two albums in a year and the second one is the better one. That alone tells you most of what you need to know about ‘Prizefighter’. Where ‘Rushmere’ was careful, stripped-back and inward-looking, this is the opposite. ‘Prizefighter’ is loud, busy, collaborative and deliberately unprecious. It…

“She’s just really open-minded and experimental” (LouderSound)

Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville’s documentary Man On The Run is about to hit streaming services – here’s everything you need to know (LouderSound)

Guitarist outlines what he and his colleagues want to achieve in the year ahead, and explains why musicians who refuse to listen to their own recordings are cheating themselves (LouderSound)

“It’s disappointing when people put politics so far ahead” (LouderSound)

The band haven’t announced every show of 2026 yet, but they’ve revealed the last ones they’ll play before taking a well-earned break from the road (LouderSound)

“I think I knob-touched Donald Trump” (LouderSound)

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe says he’d be “dead” if he hadn’t quit drinking in 2010 – and the biggest band in metal helped him do it (LouderSound)

World Book Day is the perfect time to find something new to read – and if it’s music content you’re after, I have you covered with these essential publications (LouderSound)

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will tour the UK and EU, along with drummer Anike Nilles, in February, March and April 2027 (LouderSound)

Inspired by infamous documentary Until The Light Takes Us, the musician known as Phantom Slaughter launched an unhinged project – and now Megadeth’s Marty Friedman is involved (LouderSound)

The Alan Parsons Projects’ I Robot is a 70s prog classic (LouderSound)

After a four-year hiatus, Rob Zombie returns to his frantic and frenetic Hellbilly roots (LouderSound)