Category: Music

Noddy Holder looks back at Slade’s noizy, hit-infested career (LouderSound)

As Iron Maiden’s driving force, Steve Harris has steered the band from pub gigs and demos to the stadiums and multi-million-selling albums (LouderSound)

He made the move from punk to prog in the early 80s, but it didn’t last (LouderSound)

The Metal God opens up on his friendship with the Prince Of Darkness and a whole lot more (LouderSound)

During the post-grunge era, the Levellers were derided as obsolete crusties, but one of their biggest hits was influenced by classic 70s rock (LouderSound)

From chart-toppers Ghost and Sleep Token to rising stars Lorna Shore and Spiritbox, 2025 has been a massive year for metal (LouderSound)

Members of Soundgarden and a fledgling Pearl Jam came together in 1990 to record a tribute to their late friend and emerged with a grunge classic (LouderSound)

Brian May teases 2026 re-issue of Queen’s second album with broadcast of unreleased song dating back to 1969 (LouderSound)

Blackbraid, Cradle Of Filth, Deafheaven – black metal continued to dominate in 2025 (LouderSound)

EPs and mixtapes tend to arrive without much fuss, which is usually a good thing. No grand positioning, no sense of being The Statement, just a handful of songs released because someone felt like now was the moment. They’re often quicker, sharper and more revealing than the bigger, shinier things that follow. You hear artists…

Poison topped the US charts in late 1988 with a power ballad that singer Bret Michaels poured his broken heart into (LouderSound)

Watch the official music video for Pink Floyd classic Wish You Were Here (LouderSound)

“What we have lost in peace and security, we have gained tenfold in spirit and camaraderie” say Bob Vylan (LouderSound)

Written in an English market town with a producer who worked them hard, their 1981 track became the third most-played single in the US that year (LouderSound)

Dan Hawcroft spent 24 hours a day with Lemmy and Motöhead for 11 months of each year – and he’s got the scars to prove it (LouderSound)

On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, we remember rock’n’roll icon and Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister (LouderSound)

Authentic and challenging, the quartet shaped the music of a decade with their major-label debut (LouderSound)

Folk-rock pioneer Donovan on jamming with Macca and Dylan, butting heads with John Paul Jones and meditating with David Lynch (LouderSound)

Robert Plant channelled Tolkien into his lyrics – even if his Led Zep bandmates didn’t realise it at the time (LouderSound)

At a time of tragedy, Creed used their 10 minutes on the pitch at a Denver Broncos game to represent something bigger than themselves (LouderSound)

The masked metal superstars have shipped 100,000 units or equivalent of their latest album in their home country (LouderSound)

Nik Fiend’s journey from a cover of Silver Machine that Lemmy liked to sharing a label with Hawkwind (LouderSound)

The nine-piece played a particularly destructive show at Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Spain in June (LouderSound)

Metal fans couldn’t believe their eyes when these two amazing singers appeared on the same song (LouderSound)

IQ’s performance of Frequency at this year’s IQ weekend in Poland will be released on CD as part of the band’s Archive series (LouderSound)

The metal stars kept the French Revolutionary spirit alive with their show in Derbyshire in August (LouderSound)

The Star Trek icon gets silly and serious in turns as he discusses what the season means to him, the secret to living long and prospering, and the presents Kirk and Spock might give each other (LouderSound)

His pole vaulting days may be behind him, but even at the age of 80, Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan is still in demand (LouderSound)

Snow may not be falling all around us, but that doesn’t mean annual traditions can’t feel just as festive. Take Dork’s Christmas Night Out, returning to the iconic 100 Club: a proper feel-good celebration in the kind of room built for nights like this. There may be no band better suited to that sense of…

Swedish hardcore legends Refused say farewell in their hometown (LouderSound)

‘Mon the Biff! (LouderSound)

Danish/Swedish prog metallers VOLA turn to fans after losing all their gear after fire rips through their Copenhagen storage facility (LouderSound)

Chris Rea has passed away after a series of health battles (LouderSound)

“We were brothers. And when he passed away it had such a profound impact on me” (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Bryan Adams, Tailgunner, the Lemon Twigs and more (LouderSound)

Epic space operas, anticapitalist jazz odysseys, the return of Mike Portnoy – 2025 has been a brilliant year for progressive metal (LouderSound)

John 5 has picked up the axe for the likes of Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, and he’s learned a few lessons along the way (LouderSound)

Ghost’s biggest song has just achieved a major milestone (LouderSound)

Saucerful Of Secrets guitarist Lee Harris and keyboardist Dom Beken will join The Orb for the August performance of Metallic Spheres (LouderSound)

Judas Priest follow up the lukewarm Turbo and the tepid Ram It Down with the red-hot Painkiller (LouderSound)

Late co-founder always felt that collaborating was like “two people painting a picture on the same canvas.” But that didn’t stop him succeeding (LouderSound)

A decade after replacing founding frontman Dan McCafferty in Nazareth, Carl Sentance has left the band (LouderSound)

The footage shows Allen Collins wearing a hospital pyjamas, neck brace and orthopaedic fixator (LouderSound)

Power metal godfathers Helloween were on the way to huge success in the 80s –but one member wanted out (LouderSound)

A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel breaks down his band’s four studio albums (LouderSound)

Goodbye sci-fi epics, hello surprise hit singles (LouderSound)

Unable to perform towards the end of his life, the singer and guitarist maintained a philosophical viewpoint, and was proud of making “good, honest music without prejudice” (LouderSound)

Ghost’s ‘Skele-Bot’ took to the streets of Inglewood to deliver food to people in need (LouderSound)

The tables appear to have turned on Sleep Token, who have previously taken a hard line on copyright issues (LouderSound)

Maiden’s seventh album is the ultimate fan favourite (LouderSound)

Mick Abrahams played on Tull’s first album, This Was, before launching Blodwyn Pig (LouderSound)

Whether you want to spend your last five months surrounded by family, living in denial or taking part in a shaggathon, there’s a song for you on this apocalyptic concept album (LouderSound)

“While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads-ah!” (LouderSound)

John Fogerty’s massive hit inadvertently captured the chaos and turbulence of late 60s America (LouderSound)

Singer/guitarist Kim McAuliffe reflects on recording the vaunted St Valentine’s Day Massacre EP and what it was like touring with rock’n’roll’s craziest band (LouderSound)

We’ve crowned Ghost’s Skeleta in the writer’s poll – but which metal albums from 2025 excited you most? (LouderSound)

It was a simple conversation with her future husband that helped Amy Lee write the anthem of a generation (LouderSound)

Watch Green Day’s chaotic 1998 appearance on Australian TV show Recovery (LouderSound)

Florence Road have officially released their rendition of ‘Georgia’ by Phoebe Bridgers. The song was originally recorded for triple j’s Like a Version in October while supporting Royel Otis in Australia. The Irish four-piece have had a big year, releasing their debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’ and appearing on the cover of Dork over the summer.…

At a time when they could have been left behind, Papa Roach wrote a song that set them on a completely different course (LouderSound)

It’s that time of year again! So then, Prog readers, who progged your world in 2025? (LouderSound)

Seasonal prog fun from Alberto Bravin, The Blackheart Orchestra, Robert Reed & Les Penning and The Sanctity Of Crows (LouderSound)

Jon Anderson to reissue Survival & Other Stories and Earth Mother Earth on coloured vinyl in March (LouderSound)

In 2007 The Trews were nominated as Best New Band at the Classic Rock Awards – 18 years on, they still have their eyes on the prize (LouderSound)

Bauhaus. Sisters Of Mercy. The Misfits. Specimen. We’ve got questions about all of them, and more (LouderSound)

Yngwie Malmsteen has spoken (LouderSound)

Chad Kroeger tells the story behind Nickelback’s enormo-hit How You Remind Me (LouderSound)

There’s a lot of love for ’80s British prog and new wave on the soundtrack to upcoming ping pong epic Marty Supreme (LouderSound)

With Dave Grohl lending his studio and Elton John playing piano on the album’s most emotional track, this was a truly special comeback (LouderSound)

After taking the world by storm with their debut, Panic! At The Disco looked to the greats for inspiration for their next move (LouderSound)

In a now-deleted post, metal outfit December Tenth invited Cowell and co. to “get in touch with ourselves and our legal team” (LouderSound)

An album-by-album guide to Beatle George’s greatest songs, solos, milestones and innovations (LouderSound)

1969’s Living In The Past reached the Top 10 in both the UK and US, and led to an uncomfortable experience on Top Of The Pops (LouderSound)

After seven years, cult favourite Holly Golightly resurfaces with a new album steeped in southern alt.blues flavour (LouderSound)

Six months after filing lawsuits against each other, Perry Farrell and the other members of Jane’s Addiction are ready to talk about Boston (LouderSound)

Amyl and the Sniffers have announced the release of their new concert film, ‘Live at Ally Pally 2025’. The film captures their performance at London’s Alexandra Palace, their largest headline show to date, and is available on YouTube. This announcement follows a year that has seen Amyl and the Sniffers’ first GRAMMY nomination for the…

Before Corey Taylor and before the nu metal takeover, Slipknot launched their career with a DIY release that put the Des Moines scene on notice (LouderSound)

Not everyone wants to get on board when artists take a creative left turn (LouderSound)

Some of the lyrics on this modern classic were brave, but they helped laid the foundations for what was to come (LouderSound)

Harry Roberts, the triple police killer whose 1966 murders outraged Britain, dies 11 years on from controversial release (LouderSound)

Just because you’re worthy of wielding Mjölnir doesn’t mean you’re able to keep time (LouderSound)

Greg Lake’s I Believe In Father Christmas originally reached No. 2 in the UK singles chart in 1975 (LouderSound)

After further securing their place as one of the world’s biggest bands, the man who works closest with Sleep Token has some ideas about why it’s happened (LouderSound)

His debut solo album forces the concept of music without boundaries back on itself. He believes it brought the best out of his guests too (LouderSound)

Your opportunity to get in on all this end-of-year list hysteria (LouderSound)

Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis and bassist Lou Barlow recall the tribulations of third album Bug and the classic Freak Scene (LouderSound)

She explains why prog makes her think of Barnsley, lists some of her favourite records and recalls taking her daughter to a Genesis tribute show only to hear her say: “Ah yes, Mastodon!” (LouderSound)

Prog stalwarts Solstice could have had Marillion’s success – they just didn’t want it (LouderSound)

The video shows an animated Harrison gardening at his Friar Park estate (LouderSound)

Ashley Walters had accused Manson of abuse that took place while she worked as his personal assistant from 2010 to 2011 (LouderSound)

Shame on you Trump” (LouderSound)

From Yes and Pink Floyd to Dream Theater and Queensryche, most bands have experienced personnel issues over the years. Which change was the best, and which was the worst? (LouderSound)

Adding elements of jazz digital percussion and alternative composition techniques to their already eclectic sound, they’re so convinced by their new direction that their seventh release will be the second part of their sixth (LouderSound)

Kendal Calling are set to return in 2026 with headline performances from Biffy Clyro, Two Door Cinema Club, Wolf Alice, and The Kooks. Additional acts include Scissor Sisters, The Libertines, The Vaccines, Jamie Webster, The Lathums, Groove Armada, and many more. Ben Robinson, co-founder of Kendal Calling, expressed excitement about the forthcoming lineup, stating, “I’m…

Waterparks have unveiled a video for their latest single, ‘Any Minute Now’. The clip compiles years of footage from both onstage and off, and arrives as the band conclude the US leg of The Prowler Tour with a final performance in Los Angeles on 18th December. Frontman Awsten Knight says: “ANY MINUTE NOW is about…

New album Relativity gave him flashbacks to the 70s – and though the factors that led to his split with Les Holroyd are all in the past, he can’t see how a reunion might happen (LouderSound)

Wherever the Prince Of Darkness went, anarchy wasn’t far behind (LouderSound)

Iron Maiden looked in real trouble after Bruce Dickinson left. They regrouped, brought in a new singer and produced some of their darkest material (LouderSound)

If you have a friend who loves Ozzy Osbourne or Black Sabbath, these present ideas should hit the right not this Christmas (LouderSound)

Stephen Dale Petit’s Be The Love is an album that burns with the urgency and creativity of a man on borrowed time (LouderSound)

“Of course Slow Ride is about sex,” says Foghat drummer Roger Earl. “All rock’n’roll songs are about sex, aren’t they?” (LouderSound)

Jack White has slammed US President Donald Trump for his “vile” reaction to the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele (LouderSound)

Keep your fingers crossed for new NIN music in 2026 (LouderSound)

Russian art collective Pussy Riot have been officially classified as an extremist organisation by the Ministry of Justice in Moscow (LouderSound)

“There is light at the end of the tunnel” (LouderSound)

“All I tried to do was just tell my hero that I loved him” (LouderSound)

From drug-fuelled parties to in-band fighting, the story behind this classic is a full of drama as it is great songs (LouderSound)

Dying Wish are one of the hottest bands in metalcore right now – and if you disagree, take it up with Courtney LaPlante, Amy Lee and Fred Durst (LouderSound)

Another Monday, another Down With Boring — and the last one of 2025, no less. This week, Fred from Spector drops by to chat about the shows wrapping up the year, the 10th anniversary of ‘Moth Boys’, and what Christmas presents he’d buy for Nelson Mandela and CMAT. Naturally. We also get into our favourite…

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Starbenders, DeWolff, Stanley Simmons and more (LouderSound)

Big Big Train will release their latest album, the conceptual Woodcut, on February 6 (LouderSound)

Rock for People has announced Halsey as the final headliner for its 31st edition. The event, set to take place over five days from 10th to 14th June 2026 in Park 360, Hradec Králové, Czechia, will also feature Gorillaz, Limp Bizkit, Bring Me The Horizon, and Iron Maiden as headliners, and further sets from Wolf…

Alice Costelloe has released a new single, ‘Anywhere Else’, from her debut album ‘Move On With The Year’, which is set for release via Moshi Moshi Records in February 2026. The track, which emerged just after Costelloe’s 2024 EP ‘When It’s The Time’, was produced by Mike Lindsay. She explains: “This song felt so easy…

Creeper have announced their ‘SANGUI-TOUR’ set for April. This tour will see the band perform in a series of intimate venues, performing songs from both of their ‘SANGUIVORE’ albums. William von Ghould commented, “For the first time ever, Creeper will be exclusively performing songs from Sanguivore 1 and 2, the shows will provide a rare…

Tom A. Smith is set to embark on a UK headline tour in 2026, following the release of his EP ‘Say What You Want’ on Fiction Records. The tour will commence on 26th March at Glasgow’s King Tut’s, with a series of 12 shows across the UK, including performances in Manchester, Leeds, London, and a…

Bohemian Football Club have unveiled their 2026 away jersey in collaboration with Kneecap, with proceeds supporting ACLAÍ Palestine. As Ireland’s oldest and fan-owned football club, Bohemian FC have partnered with Kneecap to release the jersey, with 30% of profits earmarked for ACLAÍ Palestine. The funds will assist in constructing a community music studio at the…

Florence Road have released the music video for their track ‘Storm Warnings’. Filmed on the coast of Dingle, Kerry, the video was directed by Willow Kenedy, and winds up a year that saw the band release their debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’, and appear on the cover of Dork. Their live performances included events like SXSW…

V-Man once worked as Brent Hinds’ guitar tech and became lifelong bros with the Mastodon man (LouderSound)

One of the gretaest metalcore songs ever written turned this band into household names (LouderSound)

Prog writer Jo Kendall reckons they did, inspiring the likes of Oceansize along the way… (LouderSound)

John Mitchell & Friends play Dingwalls this week – and it promises to be a night filled with surprises (LouderSound)

Los Angeles police are reportedly interviewing a family member in connection with the couple’s death (LouderSound)

The Purple Rain movie may have been a polished turd of soapy melodrama, but it – and the brilliant soundtrack – transformed Prince into a towering icon of the video age (LouderSound)

The masked band’s sudden ascension has raised a few eyebrows, but Mr President insists he isn’t backed by a “huge corporate machine” (LouderSound)

Tobias Forge got to speak with all four members of Sabbath at Back To The Beginning, but it was one conversation that stuck with him (LouderSound)

The full Top 50 is now online (LouderSound)

Twelve months of life-enriching, extraordinary new music (LouderSound)

Stand-up, actor, novelist and producer on how much Marillion means to him, the four lines of Jon Anderson lyrics that bring him to tears, his favourite Vangelis soundtrack and his claim that Dire Straits are a prog band (LouderSound)

Casino Royale kickstarted a new era for 007 and producers tapped up a grunge icon to ensure they had a theme tune to match (LouderSound)

The J-metal superstars and the Evanescence singer have both taken part in some big collaborations this year (LouderSound)

Who said money can’t buy you happiness? (LouderSound)

From Ghost and Sleep Token to Electric Callboy, Lorna Shore, Babymetal and beyond, 2025 has offered up plenty of great metal tunes. But which songs rule the roost? (LouderSound)

Will Iron Maiden bow out with an event as huge as this summer’s Back To The Beginning? Their founding bassist knows that people want it to happen (LouderSound)

The lyrics on the L.A. trio’s sixth album observe the ugliness of 2025, while the music urges you to wiggle your worries away (LouderSound)

They’ve shook hands with Dio, hung out in a strip club with Lemmy and helped found Britain’s stoner metal scene, but now Orange Goblin are taking their final bows (LouderSound)

Embarking on a little pop experiment, Kurt Cobain emerged with one of the most enjoyably silly songs of Nirvana’s career (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

I thought by now I’d be far more settled,” says Hayley Williams with a grin. It’s September, and she’s a few days away from releasing her third solo record, ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ as a proper album. It’s a glorious blend of uncomfortable honesty, creeping anxiety, devastating heartbreak and fury that’s both political…

It’s Chriiiiiiiiiiistmasssssss (soon) (LouderSound)

Live at Leeds – both ‘In the Park’ and ‘In the City’ – will be taking a break in 2026. This decision follows a year where the festival hosted performances from the likes of Yard Act (pictured), Jalen Ngonda, Fat Dog, Warmduscher, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Panic Shack, Westside Cowboy, Radio Free Alice, HotWax, Katy J Pearson, Divorce,…

A. G. Cook has unveiled ‘Dread’, the first track from his forthcoming album ‘The Moment (The Score)’, crafted for A24’s film, The Moment, directed by Aidan Zamiri. The Moment, which will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026, is based on an original concept by Charli xcx, and features an ensemble cast including Charli,…

Vincent’s Last Summer have returned with their latest single ‘What You Want’. This new release follows their previous singles ‘Soapbox’ and ‘Succession’, as well as support slots for artists like Chloe Slater and festivals like Truck. The duo’s 2025 touring schedule also included shows across the UK as part of the Dork Hype List Tour.

CHINCHILLA is set to embark on an extensive European leg of ‘The Bigger Rooms Tour’ in 2026. The dates – which follow her recent Avoidance tour – will see her perform in major cities including Vienna, Munich, Prague, and Amsterdam. CHINCHILLA comments, “At the end of all my recent headline shows I’ve been promising the…

Sean Trelford has unveiled his debut EP ‘Ulcer’, out now via Adventure Recordings and Island. This five-track collection is described by Sean as a concept EP exploring the challenges of communication and the complexities of love. He explains, “Ulcer is a concept EP about the pain of speech, of the voice, resentful feelings towards conflict…

FLO have unveiled a new track, ‘Recently Deleted’, alongside three bonus tracks added to the ‘Access All Areas: Unlocked’ album version. Discussing the new track, FLO commented, “Releasing ‘Recently Deleted’ felt like the perfect gift to our fans – a way to say thank you for all the incredible love and support they’ve given us…

Gorillaz have released a new track, ‘Damascus’, featuring Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey. This marks the fourth single from their forthcoming studio album ‘The Mountain’, set for release on 27th February 2026 via their new label, KONG. ‘Damascus’ was penned by Damon Albarn, Omar Souleyman, and Yasiin Bey, and recorded across several locations including Damascus,…

Mumford & Sons have unveiled their latest track, ‘Prizefighter’, which serves as the title-track for their forthcoming album. Written in collaboration with Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, the song’s release coincides with yesterday’s (11th December) show at The O2, London. The album recording took place over ten days at Long Pond; the sessions were characterised…

KennyHoopla has unveiled a new video for ‘birthday card//’, a track from the deluxe edition of his EP ‘conditions of an orphan//’, which recently dropped via The Orchard. The video, directed by Brittany Young, was filmed in Wisconsin, highlighting Kenny’s Midwest roots. “The video represents a postcard and matches the spontaneity of the song,” explains…

“The euphoric tidal wave was overwhelming.” Jimmy Page (LouderSound)

Even if they don’t carry on (Silver) Screaming, Ice Nine Kills prove they’re ready for the big leagues with the brilliantly bonkers A Work Of Art tour (LouderSound)

Antiheroine will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (LouderSound)

To cap off their very first UK arena headline tour, horror-lovers Ice Nine Kills are hosting their own star-studded horror convention (LouderSound)

The history-making hardcore vocalist wants to break new ground (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY “Volumes was never 100 per cent decided that we were going to make this record,” says frontman Michael Barr. After 2021’s ‘Happier?’ wrapped and the pandemic years fell away, the band eased back into writing. “We slowly started chipping away – mainly chorus ideas.” Those fragments became ‘Mirror Touch’, their fifth…

Evanescence are capping off their year in style! (LouderSound)

How one of Britain’s most infamous metal bands wrote their major breakthrough hit (LouderSound)

Great new prog from Holosoil, Fire In Her Eyes and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Alienation, loss and a legendary live bootleg – the prog giants’ post-Dark Side masterpiece gets an impressive anniversary box set treatment. (LouderSound)

Celebrating its 40thanniversary, Freddie’s solo debut remains flawed but sporadically glorious. (LouderSound)

Satisfaction Skank is officially available now after getting approval from The Rolling Stones (LouderSound)

Prog supergroup Asia will release their new live album, Asia – Live In England, in March (LouderSound)

As part of Prog’s look at prog’s golden year of 1973 (for a 2013 cover feature), Ray Jackson discussed Geordie folk rockers Lindisfarne’s own philosophy at the time (LouderSound)

Bilbao BBK Live has revealed its first wave of artists for the 2026 festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary atop Mount Kobetamendi in Bilbao, Spain. The festival – which will take place from 9th to 11th July 2026 – features headliners Robbie Williams, David Byrne and Lily Allen, as well as IDLES, Interpol, CMAT, and Charlotte…

Hip hop legends to join hard rock giants on 2026 world tour (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

“It is an incredible honour” (LouderSound)

How death metal provocateurs Cannibal Corpse wrote the song that made them infamous (LouderSound)

Ghost’s fabulous latest album is officially our album of the year – but who else made the list? (LouderSound)

The new issue of Metal Hammer is the biggest of the year, and it’s on sale now! (LouderSound)

The five decades-plus friendship between Brian May and Tony Iommi is a rare and precious thing (LouderSound)

From clothes to colouring books, these Maiden-related pressies are sure to go down a treat over the festive season (LouderSound)

“I didn’t recognize him. He looked like an 80-year-old man” (LouderSound)

An audience with the Prince of Darkness on the Ultimate Sin tour (LouderSound)

“There’s a lot of joy that we don’t see at home”: Clutch begin another run of UK Christmas shows next week (LouderSound)

Keyboard maestro has gone back to work with the English Rock Ensemble for the follow-up to his 2020 album, and he says the process feels like early 70s Yes (LouderSound)

With Brian Jones falling apart on set, the Rock And Roll Circus went so badly that the planned film wasn’t released until 28 years later (LouderSound)

Gene Simmons’ apology came shortly after a Senate hearing in which he claimed successful musicians were treated “worse than slaves” (LouderSound)

From processing grief and playing for the troops to soundtracking a zombie apocalypse, A7X and Call of Duty have a long history (LouderSound)

Whether topping charts or going viral, metal made a big impact in 2025 – here’s the proof (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY It’s been five years in the making, but Softcult’s debut album is finally here, here, here! As packed full of gorgeous, effervescent sonics and crushingly honest and unguarded lyrics as we’ve come to expect, ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’ is the result of the Canadian siblings – Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn…

Pelagic Fest will be taking over Maastricht next August for another weekend of wonders (LouderSound)

Prog rock septet Big Big Train will release their new album, the conceptual Woodcut, in February (LouderSound)

“Looks like y’all sold your souls” (LouderSound)

Sharon has been speaking about the final moments that she had with Ozzy, and what he said to her the morning of July 22 (LouderSound)

Heavy metal doesn’t come much better than this absolute classic (LouderSound)

“We weren’t four lovable mop tops anymore” (LouderSound)

Jingle bells and indie bangers at the ready, Dork’s Christmas Night Out is back, and this year, we’re getting festive with Fickle Friends and one of our favourite up-and-coming acts, samxemma. Taking place Tuesday 16th December at the iconic 100 Club in London, it’s the ultimate end-of-year bash; a chaotic, joyful tradition in the Dork calendar.…

Their 1970 debut album, deliberately featuring no guitars at all, was inspired by the Canterbury band’s approach and Frank Zappa’s public persona – and it attained iconic status (LouderSound)

After the baptism of fire that was King Crimson’s Lizard, he worked on Tangerine Dream’s Rubycon, Frank Zappa’s Joe’s Garage and dozens of Van Morrison records (LouderSound)

Robert Plant and Suzi Dian’s Roar in the Fall tour finished a US run last month – but they’ll be back next year (LouderSound)

Canadian guitar legend and founding member of Triumph Rik Emmett picks five guitar classics that inspired his own path (LouderSound)

Rainbow In The Dark a highlight of Holy Diver, an album Ronnie James Dio said was “one of the proudest things I’ve ever done” (LouderSound)

Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram grew up with the blues, but on fourth album Hard Road he’s branching out (LouderSound)

The Canadian legends will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a run of shows in the US and Canada (LouderSound)

Liam Gallagher: The Grinch who stole 2026, possibly (LouderSound)

Adrian Belew, Danny Carey, Tony Levin and Steve Vai will play their first UK show as BEAT in June (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Four years ago, The Last Dinner Party played their second-ever gig down the road at The Windmill. “We had five songs, some ballgowns and a dream,” grins Abi tonight, standing onstage at the much grander Brixton Academy for the first of two sold-out headline shows. From the moment they dropped their attention-grabbing debut single ‘Nothing…

Advanced and affordable, these True Wireless earbuds are a great buy – and they come with a brilliant Easter egg… (LouderSound)

Primal Scream deliver storming run through 2000’s XTRMNTR at special Roundhouse show (LouderSound)

Pinching a riff from Kirk Hammett’s former band and inspired by a Charlton Heston film, Metallica reached a new level with their 1984 single (LouderSound)

1972 album, which saw them edging away from psychedelia back to standard rock, returns with live treats that hint at what was to come (LouderSound)

How Skindred hit on the ragga-metal classic that would save frontman Benji Webbe’s career (LouderSound)

Be Prog! My Friend takes place on September 27 and 28 and will also feature The Dear Hunter, Einar Solberg, Green Carnation, Agent Fresco, Rendezvous Point and more… (LouderSound)

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea shares his memories of getting “crazy” in ’70s Hollywood with his best friend Anthony Kiedis (LouderSound)

Sweet news for the world-beating pop-metal outfit (LouderSound)

Dot To Dot Festival has announced its return to Bristol and Nottingham over the late May bank holiday in 2026, revealing the first 30 acts set to perform. Leading the line-up are Lambrini Girls, Fcukers (pictured) and NewDad, with further confirmations for Adult DVD, Alice Costelloe, Bleech 9:3, Blossom Caldarone, Eaves Wilder, Grandmas House, green…

5-disc collection marks eighth album’s 50th anniversary, complete with two entire concert recordings and bonus Steven Wilson mixes (LouderSound)

They blended prog, art-rock, visual theatre, Dadaism and music hall – and never pretended to do any of it well (LouderSound)

Die Spitz: They love rock (LouderSound)

It turns out Bryan Adams’ hit single Summer Of ’69 wasn’t all about childhood, longing and loss (LouderSound)

Alan Parsons is merely the latest victim of an artist impersonation scam (LouderSound)

Your opportunity to ride like the wind while blessing the rains down in Africa (LouderSound)

The Oakland thrashers aren’t bowing out yet, but when they do, their frontman wants it to put a bold exclamation point on their career (LouderSound)

I t’s been a decade since Antony Szmierek released his debut album. Well, ‘Service Station at the End of the World’ was actually released back in February, but to Antony it feels that long. “It honestly feels like ten years old to me. It’s so strange how quickly your brain moves on from it,” he…

It’s been a year!” exclaims Rose Gray as she reflects on the year in which she became one of the breakout pop stars of 2025 with her outstanding debut album ‘Louder, Please’. For Rose, this has been the year she has finally received all the acclaim she’s been looking for since she first started making…

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

The 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust concert series at the Royal Albert Hall has been announced, curated by Robert Smith of The Cure. Taking place from 23rd to 29th March, the series aims to raise funds for young people with cancer through a week of music and comedy performances. Headline acts for the event include Elbow,…

Thanks, but no tanks: history-loving Swedes Sabaton reinvent their stage show for the Legendary tour (LouderSound)

David Byrne has revealed plans to extend his ‘Who Is the Sky?’ tour with additional North American and European dates in 2026. Byrne’s North American tour leg will begin in Vancouver on 4th April and conclude in Baltimore on 17th May. Notable stops include performances at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville and the Coachella…

In 2004, there was some Shady business backstage at America’s most iconic TV show (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Alter Bridge, The Darkness, Tax The Heat and more (LouderSound)

The hard rockers took home the Grammy Award For Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance with their single Love Bites (So Do I) in 2013 (LouderSound)

How drugs, guitars, and a life-changing act of charity brought two of alternative rock’s greatest musicians together (LouderSound)

No one was expecting Ozzy at this show – and what a moment it was when he arrived (LouderSound)

The opening track of 2004’s Ashes Of The Wake helped lift the band from heavy metal underdogs to generation-defining superstars (LouderSound)

The 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust shows will take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March (LouderSound)

Freed from Cold Chisel, Australian national treasure Jimmy Barnes called in the big guns for his attempted US breakthrough (LouderSound)

After releasing The World Under Unsun, he’s defiantly making himself listen to more records and read more books. He ponders how much change is to come, and how much time he has left for it (LouderSound)

Aussie legend and Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes talks about the six tracks that shaped his life as a musician (LouderSound)

Tetsu Yamauchi replaced Andy Fraser in Free and Ronnie Lane in the Faces (LouderSound)

I Get Off didn’t pull its punches on its subject matter – even if the song had to “devolve” to get there (LouderSound)

Dave Grohl’s eldest daughter Violet shares debut single Thum (LouderSound)

People misinterpreted this song’s meaning for years, but it made it no less poignant (LouderSound)

Even though the original album arrived earlier in 2025, this is a strong offering for diehard fans (LouderSound)

Hailing from Santiago, Chile, the four-piece are flying the flag for South America’s Indigenous Mapuche people (LouderSound)

Ever thought about climbing on part of the stage or sound setup at a gig? Two Metallica fans can tell you why you really shouldn’t (LouderSound)

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine rules out bringing former members back as guests on farewell tour (LouderSound)

There’s a time and a place for beach balls. It has now been firmly established that a Garbage gig is never the place (LouderSound)

A present given to The Cribs’ Ryan Jarmen at the height of his debauchery showed him what happens when you fly too close to the sun (LouderSound)

Finnish prog-doomers’ Swallow The Sun’s self-titled 2024 biography will be available in two special editions (LouderSound)

Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes’ contributions add futurism to the band’s classic mysticism, as heard better than ever in souped-up mixes (LouderSound)

“Everyone was talking about the effect that YouTube has had on their life. They were all really fascinated with each other.” How a song born out of frustration helped Weezer create a GRAMMY-winning portrait of a pivotal moment in Internet history (LouderSound)

Former colleagues recall the life and times of a driven but introverted musician who endured tough challenges to see his lifelong vision achieved – and updated his joke book while he did it (LouderSound)

Canadian star Alanis Morissette will play outdoor summer shows in Cork, Exeter, Woodstock, Lytham, London and Glasgow (LouderSound)

Aerosmith have been the stars of Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster since 1999 (LouderSound)

The masked metal band have teamed up with Rock N’ Roll Colouring, who’ve previously made colouring books for Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Cannibal Corpse and others (LouderSound)

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler shares his love for one of the most raw, brutal and essential rock bands of the 1990s (LouderSound)

Gretel has returned with a new single, ‘Darkness Be My Friend’, available now via Breadcrumb Records/AWAL. “I wrote ‘Darkness Be My Friend’ the day before we went in to start re-recording my next project the new unfamiliar way – I was scared and didn’t know if I had what it takes. It was dark but…

Dead Dads Club, led by Chilli Jesson, have released ‘Volatile Child’, the latest track from their forthcoming self-titled debut album set for release on 23rd January via Fiction Records. The track depicts a young man at a breaking point in a Paris YMCA room, Chilli explains. “Lost in the noise of grief and isolation, he’s…

Avenged have just dropped their first new song in two years! (LouderSound)

Poppy has unveiled her latest single, ‘Guardian’, offering a glimpse into her upcoming album ‘Empty Hands’. Set to release in January next year via Sumerian Records, the full-length follows her recent collaboration with Knocked Loose, ‘Suffocate’, which was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Poppy’s upcoming album ‘Empty Hands’ will be…

Cool new proggy sounds from Earthside, Hällas, Jagged City and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

Sam Fender has unveiled a deluxe edition of his Mercury Prize-winning album ‘People Watching’. The deluxe release not only showcases tracks from Fender’s earlier ‘Me and The Dog’ EP but also introduces new songs, including ‘Talk To You (feat. Elton John)’ and ‘Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean)’. These tracks are available for the first…

JADE has released ‘Church’, a track from the deluxe edition of her debut album, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE’. The deluxe album, available now, includes eight additional songs, featuring seven new tracks such as ‘Church’ and ‘This Is What We Dance For’. It also includes JADE’s rendition of Madonna’s ‘Frozen’. Billy King directed and co-wrote…

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Faith No More’s Bill Gould looks back on the making of We Care A Lot, his band’s thrillingly unhinged debut album, now celebrating its 40th birthday (LouderSound)

Guns N’ Roses, Poppy and Alter Bridge are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite! (LouderSound)

Audrey Hobert has released a new self-directed video for her song ‘Sex and the City’. The video, featuring actor Will Price, follows her previous videos for tracks like ‘Sue Me’, ‘Bowling Alley’ and ‘Thirst Trap’, as well as her debut album ‘Who’s the Clown?’. Her Staircase to Stardom headline tour has just kicked off, and…

Swedish hardcore punk legends Refused are set to conclude their final tour with a live-streamed performance from Umeå. The band’s last show will be accessible to fans worldwide on 21st December, facilitated by Kiswe. In addition to their final show, Refused are launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new documentary titled ‘Exit to End’.…

Water From Your Eyes have released ‘It’s Beautiful’, an EP that brings new versions of three tracks from their album ‘It’s a Beautiful Place’. The EP, now available digitally, features reworked versions of ‘Born 2’, ‘Nights in Armor’, and ‘Playing Classics’. Guitarist and producer Nate Amos has reimagined these tracks. He explains: “The new versions…

Goodbye, a new indie/dream-pop band from Brighton, have released their debut single ‘Meat’. The track was recorded at Unwound studios with Morgan Fraser-Jones and explores themes of objectification, says lead vocalist Megan Wheeler. “‘Meat’ sort of touches on the idea that some men see women as lustful objects rather than human beings, ogling them as…

Neal Morse Band will release a new concept album, L.I.F.T., in February (LouderSound)

The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard have unveiled their nominees for the Critics’ Choice award, supported by BBC Radio 1. Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, and SIENNA SPIRO are the artists in the running, with the winner set to be revealed in January. The announcement was made on Radio 1’s New Music Show hosted by Jack…

Prostitute have announced their signing to Mute Records, along with details of their debut album ‘Attempted Martyr’. The album will be available on a limited Arabic edition Lebanese sunburst vinyl through Dinked, and a red vinyl edition, on 13th March 2026. The band, hailing from Dearborn, Michigan, have also revealed plans for a European and…

SLAG are set to embark on their debut UK headline tour next year. The Brighton-based band, formed in 2023 and newly signed to Big Scary Monsters, have recently played at festivals such as FIRST FIFTY (on Dork’s stage, y’know) and Live At Leeds. The tour will consist of 10 dates across the UK, beginning in…

Pilar Victoria has dropped an acoustic version of her single ‘Bloomed In Snow’. The Argentine-American artist, known for her atmospheric sound, offers a seasonal reimagining of the track, produced with Grammy winner Happy Perez. Pilar Victoria comments, “I wanted to do a more stripped back and raw version of the song, as I think you…

Rosie Carney has announced her fourth studio album ‘Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here‘, set for release on 27th February via cool0nline. The album, co-produced and co-written with Ross MacDonald of The 1975 and Ed Thomas, includes contributions from Jonathan Gilmore, known for his work with Beabadoobee and Biffy Clyro. Alongside the announcement, Carney has released…

Kid Kapichi have released a new single, ‘Rabbit Hole’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Fearless Nature’. Frontman Jack Wilson describes the track as exploring late-night existential thoughts, reflecting on growing up and the passage of time. He says, “‘Rabbit Hole’ is about lying awake at night, wondering why we’re here and what any of this…

Chloe Moriondo has released ‘(my world is an) oyster’, the deluxe edition of her third studio album, ‘oyster’. This expanded version includes five new tracks, including the single ‘teeth’. The deluxe edition also features ‘girls with gills’, a collaboration with hyperpop artist Alice Longyu Gao, and a new version of the title track ‘oyster’, featuring…

Divorce have unveiled a new rendition of their track ‘Antarctica’, now featuring Marcus Mumford. Originally from their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’, released on Gravity / Capitol earlier this year, this version came to be after Divorce’s tour with Mumford & Sons in the US. Tiger Cohen-Towell, co-vocalist and bassist, comments: “Meeting and playing shows…

ROSALÍA has unveiled her largest headlining tour to date, the LUX TOUR 2026, which spans 42 shows across 17 countries. The tour will commence on 16th March in Lyon, France at the LDLC Arena, with performances planned across Europe, North America, South America, and more. It will conclude on 3rd September in San Juan, Puerto…

Label: Chaos / PolydorReleased: 5th December 2025 Confidence Man never need an excuse to start a party. Partying and the life-affirming DNA of club culture, along with the intoxicating call of the dance floor, is the driving spirit of the band, best exemplified through their Active Scenes club nights. As the all-encompassing, genre-expansive world of Confidence…

Soundgarden and Screaming Trees alumni resurrect cult Seattle rockers Truly (LouderSound)

Pink Floyd will release Wish You Were Here 50 on various formats on December 12 (LouderSound)

Despised Icon are largely credited as being one of deathcore’s first bands, but according to them, the genre’s roots go even deeper (LouderSound)

In 2003, Cave In embraced mainstream attention and wrote Anchor. Unfortunately, their stint in the big time would be short-lived. (LouderSound)

Playing their biggest headline concert while backed up by dancers and a violinist, the rising prog metal band meld Persian folk and themes with full-throttle riffage (LouderSound)

Tangerine recorded their new live version of their classic 1974 album Phaedra at London’s Barbican in October 2024 (LouderSound)

The new Sheepdogs album will be followed by tour dates in Canada, Europe and the UK (LouderSound)

There will, however, be a mural to the Prince Of Darkness and “other greats in the area” (LouderSound)

500-page exploration includes input from its subject along with new interviews with music and business colleagues, and an ex (LouderSound)

Celebrating its 40thanniversary, Freddie’s solo debut remains flawed but sporadically glorious. (LouderSound)

Also in our unmissable end-of-year issue: The Darkness, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Jethro Tull, Alice Cooper,Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses and more (LouderSound)

The story of Tom Petty’s classic Wildflowers, an album full of sadness, humour and hope (LouderSound)

“It opens up a whole new visual palette for us to be creative.” (LouderSound)

Nothin’ and Atlas are both available on streaming platforms now (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

The “experimental”, “melodic” album was recorded in 2008 and has been delayed again and again and again over the last seven years (LouderSound)

Are all these gimmicky bands a good thing for the genre, or has it all gone a bit too far? (LouderSound)

Melbourne quartet The Belair Lip Bombs have had quite the few months. Their second album, ‘Again’, broke them into a new echelon, out of the Aussie shoegaze scene and into a globally exciting rock prospect. Tonight, they play a sold-out show at London’s Scala – their biggest headliner yet, and at a venue befitting their…

2025 has been so big for CMAT that it’s become a cliché to even mention her rocketing career. From selling out Ally Pally in about two minutes flat to opening the main stage of Glastonbury, all signs point to a megastar in the making. Before that Ally Pally show next year, though, there’s the small…

Thanks to its venomous lyrics and hard, screeching riff, Welcome Home became a Platinum-selling breakthrough moment (LouderSound)

Wolf Alice’s ambitions for their first arena tour were pretty straightforward. “We want to put on a show,” Ellie Rowsell told Dork earlier this year. “We also want to remember to have fun with it.” True to their word, the first of two homecoming shows at London’s O2 arena is so much more than a…

With one song, they suddenly found themselves at the front of a music scene they truly hated (LouderSound)

Butler has penned a moving tribute to the late Prince Of Darkness, who died in July (LouderSound)

Brit-loving Canadians The Commoners have just kicked off their UK tour (LouderSound)

He developed his own form of expression at 9 years old, taught himself to compose music at 11, and hated the Summer Of Love, drugs and lack of effort. Here’s why there’s no such thing as an ex-Zappa fan (LouderSound)

How Scorpions went from being called ‘the worst German import since the V2 bomb’ to much-loved rock royalty (LouderSound)

Cropper was co-founder of Stax’s legendary house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s (LouderSound)

Listen to the 25-year-old If I Could Fly now (LouderSound)

Listen to Merry Xmas Everybody as you’ve never heard it before (LouderSound)

David Byrne is a man who has it all. ‘All’ in this case being an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and several platinum albums with Talking Heads, the band he first emerged from. That’s not to mention a stellar solo career in the decades since then, which has resulted in (deep…

Alabama Shakes have announced two additional UK dates for their live return next summer. The band are set to perform at Leeds’ Millennium Square and The Mount At Wasing in July 2026. These dates come alongside their previously announced show at London’s Alexandra Palace on 3rd July. Tickets for the Leeds and Wasing performances will…

Jamie xx has unveiled his remix of Robyn’s new track ‘Dopamine’. This release follows Robyn’s recent return to music, marking her first new material in seven years and the first through her new label, Young. “I had a blast making this remix, the original song is so great it was mega fun to get to…

In an incredibly male-dominated scene, Hayley Williams found solace in a certain rock and roll legend whilst out on Warped Tour (LouderSound)

Deer Shed Festival have unveiled the first lineup of artists and comedians set to perform at their 2026 edition, following the success of this year’s 15th anniversary celebration. Headlining the music bill are Sleaford Mods, Everything Everything, and Say She She. The comedy lineup will be led by Stewart Lee and Adam Buxton. Other special…

Dork’s New Year, New Music blowout is back. Here Comes Your Jan returns to London’s iconic 100 Club for two nights on 29th and 30th January 2026, bringing a fresh stack of buzzy new names. Following last year’s inaugural edition, we’re once again shaking off the January blues with a line-up built for discovery. 2025’s…

From recording with Van Halen to touring with Metallica, Wolfgang Van Halen has worked hard at standing on his own two feet (LouderSound)

The Molotovs are set to perform a special Christmas show at Bush Hall in London on Thursday 11th December, in aid of the Music Venue Trust. This event aims to support grassroots music venues, with all profits directed towards the cause. Reflecting on their upcoming performance, Matt Cartlidge said, “We can’t wait to get back…

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has unveiled its lineup for 2026, with the event scheduled to take place from 11th to 14th June on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival will feature headline performances from Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Noah Kahan, among others. This year’s festival promises a range…

East London’s Vegas Water Taxi have introduced their latest single ‘Brat Summer’, part of their upcoming EP ‘First Time Listener’. This release will coincide with the launch of their new LP ‘Long Time Caller, First Time Listener’, both available on 6th February via PNKSLM Recordings. ‘Brat Summer’, the final song crafted for the EP, closes…

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

Wet Leg have released a new video for their track ‘pokemon’, following their three Grammy nominations for new album ‘moisturizer’. The video, directed by Elliott Arndt of Faux Real, features Alice Longyu Gao in a surreal storyline involving a relationship with a giant egg. Wet Leg, consisting of Rhian Teasdale, Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand, Henry…

A generation-defining band, taking its absolutely final bow, live and direct to your living room (LouderSound)

As AI continues to be an incredibly hot topic, an example of it hitting the world of metalcore has posed even more questions (LouderSound)

As Tommy Lee of Motley Crue once put it, Closer is “the ultimate **** song” – but it certainly wasn’t written that way (LouderSound)

Norwegian proggers Gazpacho released their latest album, Magic 8-Ball, in October (LouderSound)

Jack has continued to share the life lessons his Dad taught him during his appearance on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! (LouderSound)

They may be known for soundscapes and atmospheres, but when the moment took them, they cranked it up to 11 – sometimes reflecting the darkness and tension between the members (LouderSound)

Band members, friends and associates tell the story of The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LouderSound)

Stick-collecting Canadian who preferred Motorhead to Marillion says Captain Beefheart didn’t know he was nuts, the Interstellar soundtrack floored him, and the Wildhearts are prog (LouderSound)

Test your knowledge of Sheffield steel (LouderSound)

Jam band veterans Phish return to Las Vegas after making their Sphere debut in 2024 (LouderSound)

The new additions join Saxon, The Temperance Movement, The Wildhearts, Danko Jones and more at next year’s festival in Kent (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

There are artists who have cult followings, and then there is 2hollis. The underground rapper-slash-producer has been quietly gaining traction since he started self-releasing albums in 2022, but since inking a deal with Interscope and dropping his major label debut ‘star’ this year, he’s gone stratospheric. At the end of a year that’s been undoubtedly…

Brat Summer never ends when you’re a brat punk (LouderSound)

The future Vended frontman thought his father looked like a cross between a goldfish and a potato (LouderSound)

The big sales event of the year has wrapped up, but there’s still dozens of top discounts available – but you’ll have to be quick to get them (LouderSound)

Mixing extreme metal, Visual Kei and a lot of attitude, Deviloof might just be your new favourite band (LouderSound)

Durable folk rockers Fairport Convention will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary in 2027 (LouderSound)

A new alliance named TOGETHER has been launched, bringing together more than 50 civil society organisations and leading figures from the entertainment industry to unite against the far right. The announcement was made today with notable supporters including Sir Lenny Henry, Paloma Faith, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Christopher Eccleston among those lending their voices to the…

Manchester-based electronic/pop duo samxemma have unveiled their latest single ‘Me forever :(‘, available now via September Recordings. This release follows their previous single ‘YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU’ and their summer EP ‘HOT PEOPLE MAKE HOT MUSIC’. The song explores themes of digital melancholia and modern social paralysis. Emma explains, “‘Me forever :(‘ is the…

Sekou has announced the In A World We Don’t Belong 2026 UK & EU Tour. The tour will commence on 9th April 2026, featuring performances in major cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, Birmingham, and Manchester, before concluding at London’s Earth Theatre. This announcement follows Sekou’s sold-out headline performance at London’s Bush Hall, and coincides with…

Peaches has revealed her first album in over ten years, ‘No Lube So Rude’, which is set for release on 20th February under the independent label Kill Rock Stars. The announcement accompanies the release of the album’s second single, ‘Fuck Your Face’, which follows ‘Not In Your Mouth None of Your Business’, which was recently…

Utopia Strong member and DJ on his collection of over 2,000 records, most of which aren’t big names, and suggests a few to add to your own (LouderSound)

Flow Festival in Helsinki, Finland, has unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform at its 21st edition. Scheduled to take place from 14th to 16th August 2026, the festival will once again be held at the iconic Suvilahti Power Plant. The initial lineup includes Florence + the Machine, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, Clipse, Nick…

When it was revealed that one of Slipknot’s most beloved members had a new project on the go, no one could have predicted how it’d end up sounding (LouderSound)

Just as UFO seemed poised to take the next step up, their ace-card guitarist Michael Schenker quit. Sotook off to the Caribbean and recorded No Place To Run without him (LouderSound)

Cardiacs are easy to hate, with music that’s unfathomable at times, but for fans of the weird and wonderful there’s nothing else like them (LouderSound)

The Blue Nowhere is their first after Dustie Waring’s acrimonious departure, and the remaining quartet say the process was business as usual (LouderSound)

The clue is in the cowboy hat (LouderSound)

The diss merch is only available for 48 hours (LouderSound)

Some years glide by. 2025 absolutely did not. It lurched, snapped, fizzed, spiralled, and yet spat out moments of such clarity, chaos and brilliance that they somehow made the whole thing feel worth it. As always, we’ve argued, sulked, shifted things up and down spreadsheets at 1am, changed our minds, changed them back, and eventually…

No, you’re not seeing things – the Cascho IPX7-rated waterproof wireless speaker is down a massive $167 for Cyber Monday (LouderSound)

Low cost doesn’t have to mean poor audio quality – and Sevenoaks are currently offering their lowest ever price on a great turntable (LouderSound)

Let the Hand Of Fate guide you to the deluxe box set of Stones’ classic Black And Blue – the band’s first to feature Ronnie Wood (LouderSound)

David Gilmour’s 4LP edition of Live At Pompeii is on sale for Cyber Monday – and it’s packed with solo tracks and Pink Floyd classics (LouderSound)

Attention lovers of tender bangers and emotionally specific choruses. Matilda Mann will headline a special Dork’s Night Out’ on 5th February at St. Matthias Church in London, presented by Dork & CloseUp. Yes, an actual church. A high-ceilinged, candle-in-the-brain kind of setting for songs that sound like they’ve been waiting for a room like this.…

50% off an annual Paramount+ subscription works out at less than £3 a month – enjoy unmissable music documentaries, classic movies & TV shows, festive family favourites & more (LouderSound)

The French behemoths brought their song Flying Whales to new dimensions when they played at Accor Arena on Sunday (LouderSound)

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Ghost and The Smiths: these incredible albums are all on sale with Walmart (LouderSound)

Sound the klaxons, alert the group chats, and prepare your stan accounts for battle. The nominations for the 2025 Dork Readers’ Poll – the single most important, scientifically rigorous cultural barometer on earth – are officially in. After our open submissions period – during which you, Dear Reader, proved once again that democracy is only as stable…

Amy Lee and co. will return in September and October (LouderSound)

The Sony Walkman was my first portable music player back in the day – and it warms my heart to see it still going strong as an MP3 player – save on a trio of MP3 players (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from the Lemon Twigs, Elles Bailey, Black Eyed Sons and more (LouderSound)

First time on vinyl for 2005’s live take on a bona fide prog classic (LouderSound)

Rivers, who co-founded the nu metal band with Fred Durst and John Otto in 1994, died last month at the age of 48 (LouderSound)

Self Esteem is set to headline On The Mount at Wasing, joining a line-up that includes MIKA and Pixies. On The Mount at Wasing is situated on the Wasing Estate, near Reading. The venue, The Mount, offers a natural enclave with its woodland trails and wildflower-adorned amphitheatre. Rebecca Lucy Taylor, also known as Self Esteem,…

From Blood Vulture’s gothic-sludge to mysterious masked black metallers Wrath Of Logarius, horrorcore heroes Ward XVI and philosophy-inspired deathcore brutes Thus Spoke Zarathustra, these are the bands you need to hear in December 2025 (LouderSound)

The initial line-up for the Reading & Leeds 2026 has been revealed, featuring six major headliners set to perform over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The bill toppers include Charli xcx, Dave, RAYE, Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine and Chase & Status. This marks the first time in 25 years that the festival will…

Hannah Grae has released a new music video for her track ‘Bitch’. This release – co-written with Hunter West and produced by Dylan Bauld – marks the 23-year-old alt-pop artist from Port Talbot’s first as an independent artist. “Writing ‘Bitch’ felt like the start of something new for me. For the first time I could…

Fatboy Slim is set to headline the iconic Scenic Stage at Dreamland Margate on 28th August 2026. In 2025, Cook marked 40 years in the music industry with the release of an illustrated book, ‘It Ain’t Over Till the Fatboy Sings’. Reflecting on his career, Cook remarked, “This year I’ll have been in showbiz for…

Becky Hill is set to headline the Eden Sessions next year, performing in front of the iconic Biomes on 20th June 2026. Her debut at the Cornwall venue, she joins a festival bill that includes Pixies, Bowling For Soup, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Bastille and The Maccabees for the Eden Project’s 25th-anniversary celebrations.…

Sparks are set to headline a major open-air concert as part of the Live At Chelsea series, returning to the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2026 after a four-year hiatus. The performance is scheduled for Friday, 12th June, with the gig series in support the ongoing care of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Live At Chelsea series…

Jimmy Eat World are set to return to the UK for three headline shows celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Bleed American’. The performances will commence on the 14th August at The Piece Hall in Halifax, followed by a show at Cardiff Castle on the 15th August, and culminating in their largest UK headline…

Opeth celebrate a year of The Last Will And Testament with new animated video for §3 (LouderSound)

No filler or flab on one of the most obscenely thrilling moments in all of recorded metal history (LouderSound)

With assistance from Steven Wilson, band leader Andy Glass delivers a remix that even he can finally enjoy (LouderSound)

Attacking punks, getting stuck on a disco label, fighting the New Romantic tag: Steve Jansen recalls how the schoolmates’ natural sense of rebellion became unique music before egos got in the way, and the flukes that made them big in actual Japan (LouderSound)

An interview with the author of Ozzy & Me, a book that offers rare insights into Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne away from the spotlight (LouderSound)

Oh no! Toyah is trapped in a birdcage! (LouderSound)

Amazon are offering savings on the Philips TAM3205M2 Micro Music HiFi System and the Philips Bluetooth Stereo System for Home (LouderSound)

There’s money off both the vinyl and CD editions of the 2025 album that saw Alice reunite with the surviving members of the original Cooper band (LouderSound)

Chicago’s Fall Out Boy were playing to one person a night – and then MTV happened (LouderSound)

He only wanted a harmless distraction from No-Man – but when the debut album sold 30 times its original pressing run, he had to take things more seriously (LouderSound)

The late, great Phil Lynott and his band inspired many modern metal icons (LouderSound)

It even got the South Park seal of approval (LouderSound)

The story of what happened when Vedder joined his bandmates and Young at the tailend of the sessions for Mirror Ball (LouderSound)

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier hurt his hand on eve of tour and has called on old friend Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb to help out (LouderSound)

Motley Crue man Nikki Sixx is 66 – and he’s not a fan of “artists that are still trying to act 25 and they’re 65” (LouderSound)

Black Sabbath for Black Friday – that’s none more black! (LouderSound)

Way before Velvet Revolver, Slash’s Snakepit were the GN’R guitarist’s first extra-curricular band (LouderSound)

Looking to build out your record collection? Amazon are offering a three-vinyl-for-£66 deal on some all-timers (LouderSound)

The ’74 Jailbreak EP was a reminder of what AC/DC sounded like at their rawest (LouderSound)

Looking for a lightweight, easy to use and understand turntable? Sony have you covered with the PS-LX310BT (LouderSound)

The two-speed record player has been heavily discounted for Black Friday in two colour schemes – get in quick! (LouderSound)

Armored Saint should have been bigger than they were – but they produced a classic in Last Train Home (LouderSound)

There were bigger and more famous British blues musicians, but few were as influential as the late Alexis Korner (LouderSound)

It featured not one but two astounding guitar solos (LouderSound)

The LA quartet’s fourth record Renegades was meant to be a celebration, only for Zack de la Rocha to leave the band before it was even released (LouderSound)

Complicated Cradle of Filth falling out is exposed in legal papers (LouderSound)

Metallica frontman is fuelled by the passion and energy of the fans (LouderSound)

From Guns N’ Roses legendary debut to Bring Me The Horizon, Motorhead, Type O Negative and more, you need to check out these brilliant deals (LouderSound)

With up to 65% off select styles for Black Friday, there’s never been a better time to go Converse crazy (LouderSound)

The Super deluxe edition of Use Your Illusion I and II is on sale in both its vinyl box set and CD edition for Black Friday (LouderSound)

SikTh continue to show why they are such a pivotal piece in the progressive metal puzzle (LouderSound)

Serving as My Chemical Romance’s last song for nearly a decade, Fake Your Death remains a fascinating insight into saying goodbye to something that you love more than life itself (LouderSound)

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Hayley Williams is making it loud and clear; her shows are for everyone (LouderSound)

Heidi Curtis is stepping into the limelight — and honestly, it’s about time. Since the age of 16 she’s been writing and performing songs in her North Shields home, and 8 years later is ready to finally start sharing them with the world. After honing her craft through major support tours in arenas across the…

Mega new prog to hear from Jaime, N2O, The Chemistry Set, Massimo Pieretti and more in this week’s Tracks Of The Week (LouderSound)

FOLLOW UPSET ON SPOTIFY If being in a band is like a video game, South Arcade are already speeding through the boss levels. Their 2025 has been an energy drink-fueled blur of headline shows, main stage upgrades, and a brand new EP that feels like a high-score screen made out of loud guitars, Y2K-era chaos,…

Listen to some fresh noises from Alissa, Sylosis, Girlschool and more, then vote for your favourite (LouderSound)

My speaker is no longer fit for purpose. It’s time for an upgrade, and this Sonos sale is seriously tempting me (LouderSound)

FOCUS Wales has announced the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition. The names include Idlewild, shame, Fat Dog, Deerhoof, PISS, The Moonlandingz, Moonchild Sanelly, Gwenno, Bill Ryder-Jones and CLT DRP. Co-founder and Head of Music Andy Jones stated, “There’s much more to come, but this first announcement already reflects the spirit of the…

Cross The Tracks has announced a new wave of acts for its next lineup. Among those confirmed is South London singer and songwriter Joy Crookes, who’s not long released her latest album, ‘Juniper’. Also joining the lineup is Australian soul artist DON WEST, funk group WAR and London-based producer BexBlu. These artists join previously announced…

Rock en Seine have unveiled the first wave of artists for their 2026 edition, adding 14 new acts to the lineup. The festival, set to take place from 26th to 30th August 2026 at the domaine national de Saint-Cloud, will be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Cure.…

Shambala Festival is gearing up for 2026 with a dynamic line-up, headlined by punk-grime duo Bob Vylan. Joining them will be reggae artist Hollie Cook, jazz innovator Emma-Jean Thackray, and psych rock group Goat, among others. In addition to musical acts, the festival will feature speakers and non-music performances, including MP and activist Zarah Sultana.…

Reading-based trio doops have released their debut full-length album, ‘The Space Between’. The album, recorded with engineer Spencer Withey at Brighton’s Farm Road Studios, showcases the band’s DIY approach. “In crafting these ten tracks, the band also learned to mix and master – striving to capture the full spectrum of doops’ distinctive soundscape and, in…

Feel like the Big Cheese this Black Friday with awesome discounts on the Nixon x Nirvana watch range – plus 25% off site-wide (LouderSound)

The price of 6 months of Apple TV has been chomped down by 53% in the US and 50% in the UK – but you’ll have to be quick (LouderSound)

Download Festival are continuing to bridge gaps between cultures in more brilliant and bonkers ways (LouderSound)

Yellow Days, the British singer, songwriter, and producer, is set to embark on a UK and Europe tour in 2026 to support his forthcoming album ‘Rock And A Hard Place’. The album is due to be released on 13th February via Independent Co., and the tour will commence in Ghent, Belgium at Wintercircus on 22nd…

flowerovlove has unveiled her debut holiday track ‘wishlist’, released through Capitol Records. She collaborated on the track with PomPom and songwriter Skyler Stonestreet, following their previous work together on ‘shady’. Accompanying the release is a video directed by her brother Wilfred Cisse, in which she travels to the North Pole to meet Mrs. Claus.

“The hope is that you subvert people’s expectations,” grins Joe Keery a few hours before surprise-releasing ‘The Crux Deluxe’. Rather than a handful of bonus songs thrown onto streaming to try and grab a little more of the spotlight, the 12-track companion album to Djo’s recently released third album, ‘The Crux’, is a thoughtful, mischievous expansion…

The legendary singer discusses how the controversy surrounding his departure from The Beast coloured fans’ thoughts on his 1994 solo album, Tears Of The Dragon (LouderSound)

Arthur Hill is set to perform his biggest headline show to date with a special night at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 14th March 2026. This announcement follows a busy summer for Arthur, who performed at several major festivals including Boardmasters, Live At Leeds, Latitude, Neighbourhood Weekender, TRNSMT, Electric Picnic, and the Isle of Wight…

Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander have announced a collaborative effort to stage Trans Mission, a concert in support of the trans community. Scheduled to take place at OVO Arena Wembley on 11th March 2026, the event aims to raise funds for the Good Law Project and Not A Phase, a trans-led charity. The lineup includes…

JADE has announced the release of a deluxe edition of her debut album, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE’. Due 5th December, this new edition will include eight additional songs, featuring seven new tracks such as ‘Church’ and ‘This Is What We Dance For’, alongside her cover of Madonna’s ‘Frozen’. The original album saw JADE collaborate…

Inhaler have released their cover of Kavinsky’s ‘Nightcall’. The track was recorded during the band’s visit to Australia in June for Triple J’s Like A Version segment. Now, it will also feature as a b-side to the limited edition ‘Hole In The Ground’ 7” available from 12th December via Polydor Records. Frontman Elijah Hewson shared…

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY ELIZA is an artist with a rich pop heritage. Formerly a frothy and upbeat capital P Pop star as Eliza Doolittle back in the pre-streaming pop era of 2010, she has since embarked on an even more creatively fulfilling career as ELIZA. Now, she’s making seductive and groove-based alternative R&B music…

UK prog rockers Solstice will release new live album and film, Clann: The Stables Gathering, in April (LouderSound)

Inspired by James Hetfield’s isolated upbringing (and a little bit of Chris Isaak), Metallica made an honest, inverted ballad and kicked off a 27-year-long series (LouderSound)

Kris Barras’s new group is informed by his time in the all-star Supersonic Blues Machine (LouderSound)

The era-defining 1985 album that made stars of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith returns in extended format with Steven Wilson remixes (LouderSound)

Creeper’s new album is a rich, lascivious feast of vampires and rock’n’roll theatre, Jim Steinman-style. But the real Creeper story starts with shoestring punk gigs, DIY video shoots and community spirit (LouderSound)

A set of classics is ideal for an anniversary release, which also celebrates the return of Mike Portnoy (LouderSound)

Looking at picking up a new TV & film or music streaming subscription on Black Friday? I’ve been through a bunch of the available deals and ranked my top 10 (LouderSound)

Anyone who grew up with nu metal has a very different idea of what the letters A, D, I, D, A and S mean (LouderSound)

This Beatles box set contains 191 tracks and features demos, live cuts & studio outtakes – and don’t forget you can still get 61% off a Disney+ subscription (LouderSound)

When it comes to inner-city music festivals, there’s an unspoken secret set that comes to define every one of them. For all the dashing between shows and jaw-dropping moments where a new band comes and captures something deeper in your gut, that secret trick up its sleeve decides just how brilliant a time you’re having:…

Ozzy stepped away from Sabbath in late ’77, only to rejoin the following year. This recording of War Pigs and Junior’s Eyes is the only video of the band playing with their temporary replacement. (LouderSound)

This could have been incredible, but it was an absolute flop (LouderSound)

After being dumped from Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne needed a big comeback. And boy did he find it (LouderSound)

Built on a Sabbath template with lashings of Motörhead and Alice Cooper, Margarita Witch Cult also admit to being influenced by Desmond Child (LouderSound)

Stephen Rea’s 40-year friendship with the Osbourne family began at Rock In Rio in 1985 – and he tells the story in a new book (LouderSound)

So many musicians, so many records… which one is your choice for greatest of all time? (LouderSound)

Annie-Dog has unveiled her latest single ‘My Honey’, released via AWAL. This new track has been written, recorded, produced, and mixed by Annie-Dog herself, following on from a pair of EPs. It also arrives with news of her debut headline show at Dublin’s Whelan’s venue set for late January. The dates read: NOVEMBER26 IMRO Other…

GIRLBAND! have announced a series of live performances, featuring both a headline tour for Independent Venue Week and a support slot for Kids In Glass Houses. The band are scheduled to perform five headline shows as part of Independent Venue Week early next year. Additionally, GIRLBAND! will join Kids In Glass Houses for five dates…

At a pivotal moment in their career, a certain song took Linkin Park into a whole new world in more ways than one (LouderSound)

Radio Free Alice have released their latest track, ‘Rule 31’, coinciding with the conclusion of their UK and Ireland tour, which wraps up with a sold-out performance at London’s Scala (Wednesday, 26th November). The Naarm/Melbourne-based band have also announced plans to join Geese on their sold-out February tour of Australia, which includes stops in Sydney,…

Stella Donnelly has unveiled the music video for ‘Standing Ovation’, a track from her latest album ‘Love and Fortune’. The video, created in collaboration with her friend and bandmate Jack Gaby, showcases a lighthearted approach. Donnelly commented, “Jack Gaby and I had so much fun shooting this video clip, he went crazy with the special…

“We can’t wait to see you all” Skunk Anansie, Joan Jett, Interpol & more have been announced as the supports for My Chemical Romance’s shows in the UK and Europe next Summer (LouderSound)

You might not be surprised to find that Lemmy faced his own mortality with the kind of no-nonsense attitude that defined his life (LouderSound)

The story of UK prog rockers Touchstone’s fourth and most recent studio album, 2013’s rocking Oceans Of Time (LouderSound)

They were always known for genre-hopping. But their exploration the Age of Aquarius’ disintegration via obscure tracks from the era was something else again (LouderSound)

Whether you’re looking at getting the party started or intending on upsetting your relatives, these Christmas jumper deals should do the trick (LouderSound)

Is someone cutting onions? (LouderSound)

ArcTanGent Festival is set to return in next year, taking place from 19th to 22nd August, and has announced its main stage headliners along with a host of other acts. The festival will feature Primus, Chelsea Wolfe and Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas – performing ‘Mariner’ in full – as the main stage headliners.…

FOLLOW HYPE ON SPOTIFY Sex Mask are having sangrias in a “shitty airport bar” right now, which feels like the correct setting for a band whose whole thing is part feral charisma, part laser-cut focus. The Melbourne trio – vocalist/lyricist Wry Gray, drummer/producer Vicente “Vinnie” Moncada, and guitarist/synth player Kaya Martin – are on a…

Manchester’s punk outfit Witch Fever have announced a new UK and European headline tour set for 2026, including performances in London on 19th March and Manchester on 27th March. This announcement follows their recent stint as special guests on a 41-date UK and European arena tour with Volbeat, and the release of their second album…

Way Out West are set to return to Slottsskogen Park in Gothenburg from 13th to 15th August 2026. The festival, now in its eighteenth year, has added several new acts for 2026, including Zara Larsson, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Moby, sombr, The xx, Four Tet, Dijon, Anna von Hausswolff and Oklou. These…

When Slayer began to dabble with contemporary influences in the 90s, it didn’t end well for them (LouderSound)

Big Special have released a new single titled ‘DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)’. The single follows last month’s release of ‘PLAINTIVE NATIVE’ and their surprise second album ‘NATIONAL AVERAGE.’ dropped in July. Recently, Big Special also collaborated with Sleaford Mods on ‘The Good Life’, featuring Gwendoline Christie in its video.…

Restored and remastered, The Beatles: Anthology is available to stream exclusively on Disney+ – and you can save $95 on an sub with Hulu right now (LouderSound)

A truly legendary band are going to be joined by a modern titan and one of the best heavy bands of this century in Bristol next Summer (LouderSound)

Quartet with connections to Yes, 10cc, Kate Bush, The Police and many others took five years to agree their debut album was ready to release (LouderSound)

After almost two decades, The Lemonheads have returned with a new album, Love Chant (LouderSound)

AC/DC’s last album with Bon faces off against their first with Brian (LouderSound)

AC/DC landed in the US four days after the release of Let There Be Rock, primed for their first North American tour. Nobody knew who they were (LouderSound)

First with Ozzy Osbourne and later with his own bands, Zakk Wylde has established himself as a formidable guitarist – and these are his best albums (LouderSound)

Megadeth’s farewell plans now include a 12-date tour of Canada with fellow thrash metal titans (LouderSound)

Justin and Dan Hawkins of The Darkness performed Christmas songs and some of their hits at London train station (LouderSound)

One day. Countless bands. One incredible city. Live At Leeds has a reputation for a reason. A glorious cocktail of the exciting and the new, the festival has become synonymous with being there right at the start for the artists who have gone on to become globe-conquerers and beloved favourites. It’s what they do best,…

From a traumatic break-up, Coheed’s frontman gained the inspiration to write a Platinum-selling breakthrough single (LouderSound)

This is a special debut from a special new force in extreme metal (LouderSound)

Latest box set spans 2002 to 2015 in style containing 10 discs and a hardback book (LouderSound)

Paint By Numbers has unveiled its full line-up ahead of the festival’s debut next month. Bristol-based quartet Grandmas House lead the additions, as well as Vona Vella, Déjà Vega and Tooth. The line-up is rounded off by previously-announced headliners porij, along with Bloodworm, My First Time, Just For Fun, Sandhouse, Marvin’s Revenge and M/X. The…

Alt singer-songwriter Harpy tells us exactly what she wants via throbbing dark electro and writhing industrial metal. Subtle, this ain’t (LouderSound)

Thrash’s Big 4 has been settled for decades, but what if we push it out to the whole genre? Who gets in? (LouderSound)

If you want to have all your favourite streaming channels in one portable place along with dozens of free-to-watch channels, this is the deal you’ve been looking for (LouderSound)

Inspired by the time Metallica’s gear was pinched, Fade To Black threw the metal scene into an uproar – but the band had the last laugh (LouderSound)

Jamie Woon is set to embark on his first full tour in a decade, announcing dates across the UK and Europe for April 2026. This tour follows his recent sold-out performance at Union Chapel, and is in support of his new album, ‘3, 10, Why, When’, released on his own label, Also Can. Jamie reflects…

Sugababes are set to headline the Labyrinth Open Air festival, held at the 17th-century Tofte Manor on 5th July 2026. This announcement reveals what is currently their only UK show for the year. Tickets will be available for pre-sale from Friday 28th November at 10am, with remaining tickets going on general sale from Monday 1st…

Waterparks are set to embark on a headline tour across the UK and Europe in March next year. The pop-rock band – consisting of Awsten Knight, Otto Wood, and Geoff Wigington – have revealed plans for their The Prowler tour, following the release of their latest single, ‘ANY MINUTE NOW’. The tour will kick off…

Tramlines Festival has announced its line-up for 2026, set to take place at Hillsborough Park from 24th to 26th July. The festival will feature Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, and Wolf Alice as headliners for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively. Supporting acts include Kaiser Chiefs, Blossoms, and Wet Leg, with additional performances by Gabrielle, Lottery Winners, Rick…

The Null Club, the project of Gilla Band’s Alan Duggan-Borges, have unveiled a new single titled ‘Overgrown’, featuring New York artist Miss Grit. ‘Overgrown’ is self-released on a limited edition run of 100 12” records, managed by a label run by Alan and his wife. Mixing duties were handled by Daniel Fox of Gilla Band,…

Y Not Festival have announced their headliners for the 2026 edition, alongside an initial wave of acts. The Libertines will open the festival on Thursday, 30th July, leading into a weekend featuring headline performances from Reytons, Two Door Cinema Club, and The Streets. Additional acts confirmed include Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, Happy Mondays, Sophie Ellis-Bextor,…

Reissued version is split into sections with his blessing. The only flaw is a triggering Margaret Thatcher impersonation (LouderSound)

Not even System Of A Down themselves could have predicted just how big this song would become (LouderSound)

Graham Gouldman takes his successful Heartful Of Songs tour on the road in October 2026 (LouderSound)

Oakland’s groove metal pioneers will be playing some extensive sets when they return in the spring (LouderSound)

Goth-metal progenitors cast a cautiously optimistic eye on the future (LouderSound)

Keyboard maestro on his 36-year wait to play Hampton Court, the apparent disaster of King Arthur on ice, buying a £1,000 synth for £35 because its owner thought it was broken, his innocence over the Sex Pistols’ firing from A&M and more (LouderSound)

Witnessing the warmth and wit of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (LouderSound)

A song Counting Crows’ still-sozzled singer Adam Duritz wrote immediately after (and about) a wild night out, Mr. Jones became radio staple, a huge hit and their signature song (LouderSound)

Axl, Slash, Duff and the others hit the road again next year (LouderSound)

The story behind Ghost’s viral mega-hit, and what its lyrics mean, in Tobias Forge’s own words (LouderSound)

Truck Festival is set to return in 2026 with five headliners: The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, CMAT, The Libertines and The Wombats. Dan Haggis of The Wombats expressed his excitement, stating, “We’ve played Truck a few times now and it never disappoints, it’s always a highlight of our summer and we’re so excited to…

As we head towards the grand finale, here are the coolest, the funniest and the most emotional needle drops from Stranger Things so far (LouderSound)

When Jimmy Cliff and Tim Armstrong teamed up, it continued a decades-long relationship between reggae and punk rock (LouderSound)

Michael de Alberquerque’s solo albums are being reissued through the Think Like A Key label (LouderSound)

The December 2025 / January 2026 bumper end-of-year double issue of Dork is here to pre-order starting today (24th November 2025) – and it’s a monster. Leading the charge this month is Hayley Williams, crowned with Dork’s Album of the Year for ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’. Twenty tracks of raw honesty, gallows humour…

The anonymous breakout stars aren’t wasting any time in following up this year’s EP, King Of Terrors (LouderSound)

The Activo P1 is one of the Louder team’s favourite modern MP3 players – and it’s been heavily discounted for Black Friday (LouderSound)

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Bad Nerves, Shinedown, Earth Tongue and more (LouderSound)