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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson own the limelight all year, or can King Crimson, Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Crown Lands and The Pineapple Thief grab headlines? (LouderSound)

Recording outside Germany for the first time, Warlock’s swansong would also launch an international metal icon (LouderSound)

Swapping champagne and private jets for a rundown farmhouse on the Welsh border (LouderSound)

Indie rocker, who was once in a prog band, lists his heroes of the genre (LouderSound)

A story of punk rock, John Peel and some misspelt graffiti (LouderSound)

Turned on by Genesis, Beefheart, Zappa and Can, theformer member of The Fall and The Creepers continues to smuggle prog into his radio shows (LouderSound)

San Franciscan guitar genius Ronnie Montrose never quite lived up to his promise, yet he inspired a legion of imitators (LouderSound)

Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander on Anglophilia, AC/DC, and the song no one else wanted on the album (LouderSound)

Overpass are set to release their debut album ‘Elsewhere, Always’ on 5th June. The Birmingham-based indie-rock band are teasing the release with new single ‘Union Station’, of which vocalist and guitarist Max Newbold shares, “‘Union Station’ started with hearing someone say ‘it’s a dog-eat-dog world’ like it was just normal.” He continues, “That idea of…

Danny L Harle has released a new single, ‘Raft In The Sea’, featuring Julia Michaels. This track is taken from his upcoming debut album, ‘Cerulean’, which will be available on 13th February via XL Recordings and also features contributions from Caroline Polachek, Clairo, PinkPantheress, Oklou and MNEK. Harle comments on the collaboration, “I was incredibly…

Kim Gordon is set to release her third solo album, ‘PLAY ME’, on 13th March via Matador Records. The album continues Gordon’s exploration of art and noise. “We wanted the songs to be short,” Gordon comments on her collaboration with LA producer Justin Raisen. She adds, “I have to say, the thing that influenced me…

Listen to Traffic Lights, Flea’s new solo single, featuring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke (LouderSound)

Label: Adventure RecordingsReleased: 16th January 2026 There’s a particular kind of band that only really make sense when you catch them mid-stride. ‘So Much Country’ Till We Get There’, the second EP from Westside Cowboy, feels exactly like that: five songs written, recorded and released by a band moving too quickly to stop and overthink what…

Label: Futures Music GroupReleased: 16th January 2026 Cavetown is a songwriter who started out making tender, bedroom-sized songs and somehow ended up becoming a generational constant. On ‘Running With Scissors’, his latest album, he sounds more curious and playful than ever, pushing his sound in a bunch of different directions and clearly having a great time…

Label: Transgressive RecordsReleased: 9th January 2026 Jenny On Holiday is the solo project of Jenny Hollingworth, best known as one-half of Let’s Eat Grandma, but ‘Quicksand Heart’ makes it immediately clear that this is not a side note or a casual detour. It’s a properly nailed pop record, full of high-definition feelings, and Hollingworth sounds entirely…

Label: 4ADReleased: 9th January 2026 On their third album, ‘Secret Love’, Dry Cleaning are a band fully formed. There’s no sense of provocation for its own sake here, no anxiety about sprechgesang novelty. Instead, it unfolds with a quiet confidence, as though the group have developed a proper appreciation of how the music actually feels when…

Label: PIASReleased: 9th January 2026 There comes a point in long band careers where momentum stops being a virtue and starts becoming a habit. On ‘Selling A Vibe’, The Cribs sound acutely aware of that distinction. This is not an album driven by the urge to prove relevance, reclaim ground or summon the ghosts of past…

Kim Gordon’s follow-up to 2024’s The Collective is incoming (LouderSound)

Arlo Parks has announced her upcoming album ‘Ambiguous Desire’, set to be released on 3rd April via Transgressive Records. The album sees Parks exploring new musical territories, drawing inspiration from the queer hedonism of NYC’s Paradise Garage and the moody beats of The Streets and Burial. Reflecting on the creation of the album, Parks says,…

Pem has released a new single titled ‘milk, blue’. The track is part of the Bristol-based multidisciplinary artist’s upcoming EP, ‘other ways of landing’, which will be released on 30th January 2026 via Fascination Street Records. “This is about the Moon, I’m very in awe of the moon,” she says. “My dad passed away on…

Los Angeles band The Sophs have announced their debut album, ‘GOLDSTAR’. The six-piece outfit – who last year released the singles ‘I’M YOUR FIEND’, ‘SWEAT’ and ‘DEATH IN THE FAMILY’ – will released the full-length on 13th March via Rough Trade. Frontman Ethan Ramon describes the title-track as “the worst person you know yelling at…

“Five minutes later the phone rings, and someone goes, ‘Dude, turn on CNN’” (LouderSound)

Kittie’s breakthrough single made them accidental trailblazers in a nu metal scene dominated by men (LouderSound)

In 1996, the leaders of two of the biggest metal bands on the planet sat down to discuss their respective journeys in music (LouderSound)

Peter Gabriel will release live albums In The Big Room in March and Live At WOMAD 82 in May (LouderSound)

From an overpacked tent at Download Festival to selling out their first UK tour, President’s first year in office has been nothing short of a success (LouderSound)

When Alex Lifeson got back from a journey his bandmates presented him with a jam piece that finally gelled when they added Morse code to the intro (LouderSound)

Cardiacs defied classification for decades, but new album LSD – finished five years after the death of creative lynchpin Tim Smith – was widely hailed as one of the best albums of 2025 (LouderSound)

The Sex Pistols weren’t the only authority-baiting band to storm the charts in 1977 (LouderSound)

Charlie Puth has announced his ‘Whatever’s Clever!’ 2026 World Tour, featuring headline shows across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tour will take in nearly 50 performances, including stops in San Diego, Phoenix, San Francisco, Vancouver, Boston, Nashville, Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris, London, and Warsaw, among others. Charlie says, “I feel like I’ve worked…

Madison Beer is set to embark on ‘The Locket Tour’, covering North America, Europe, and the UK. This marks the first live performances of her soon-to-be-released album, ‘locket’. The tour includes headline shows at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, Kia Forum in Los Angeles and The O2 in London. Madison…

BRITs Week 26, in partnership with War Child and delivered by DHL, has unveiled its initial lineup for 2026. The event coincides with the BRIT Awards, which will take place on 28th February in Manchester, marking the first time the event has moved out of London in its nearly 50-year history. Proceeds from the concerts…

DEADLETTER have released a new single, ‘It Comes Creeping’, marking the second track from their upcoming album ‘Existence Is Bliss’, due 27th February. Frontman Zac Lawrence explained the concept behind the song, stating, “A spectre haunts us all. Your spectre may well be different from mine, from your mother’s, but we all feel the wrath…

BTS have unveiled plans for a world tour spanning 2026-2027. Beginning in Goyang, South Korea, the tour will proceed to Tokyo, Japan. The North American leg will comprise 28 shows across 12 cities, including Tampa, El Paso, Mexico City, Stanford, Las Vegas, and East Rutherford, before concluding with a four-day stint in Los Angeles. In…

Fcukers are set to release their debut album ‘Ö’ on 27th March via Ninja Tune. The album, produced by Kenneth Blume, formerly known as Kenny Beats, was recorded over a two-week period last year and features contributions from Dylan Brady of 100 Gecs on three tracks, and mixing by Tom Norris, known for his work…

The Canterbury scene veteran had known the end was near, and set about ensuring his vision would continue in his absence – which it has, despite initial reluctance (LouderSound)

The story behind Queen’s first Top 10 single (LouderSound)

Borderland is more eclectic than ever as they celebrate the uplifting vibes of loud, aggressive music. But how did a band from the heaviest country in the world get so deeply into prog? (LouderSound)

Megadeth’s self-titled swansong drops on January 23, and you can get it on vinyl in a bundle with the latest issue of Metal Hammer (LouderSound)

One of the most unlikely collaborations in Grammys history was also one of the most cursed, but they pulled it out of the bag (LouderSound)

The dubious accolade didn’t tarnish the achievements of a British singer who was once supported by Supertramp (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

After losing Max Cavalera, Sepultura found a new singer in the unlikeliest of places. This is the story of the song that brought Derrick Green to the dance. (LouderSound)

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is currently on the road with his Justin Hawkins’ Rides Again… Again! tour (LouderSound)

The story of an ironically titled epic that acted as a condensed history of rock’n’roll (LouderSound)

With singer Brad Delp’s future in Boston uncertain, Tom Scholz hired a secret replacement. Four decades on, he’s finally telling his story (LouderSound)

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff will bring the party to seven cities that aren’t Las Vegas this summer (LouderSound)

“It was unhealthy and unreal and dishonest to carry on” (LouderSound)

The first Down With Boring of the year broadcasts tonight (Monday, 12th January 2026), recorded live at Rockaway Beach. Kicking off the new year properly, this episode comes straight from Butlin’s in Bognor Regis, with Antony Szmierek and Prima Queen joining us on stage for a loose, chaotic chat about the year just gone, what’s…

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Black Crowes, Alter Bridge, Starbenders and more (LouderSound)

Axl Rose’s integrity stunned an old friend who played a part in Guns N’ Roses’ early days (LouderSound)

The progressive metal singer is sick and tired of being pitted against other women in the scene (LouderSound)

The French artist says he sold his Tesla after the world’s richest man became part of Donald Trump’s cabinet last year (LouderSound)

This classic 90s industrial metal banger is also one of the angriest (LouderSound)

The one where the deer terrorises a troop of Boy Scouts (LouderSound)

Meet Luna Marble, the soulful, 70s-inspired group born from adversity and a blossoming romance (LouderSound)

The Road To Hell fuses Chris Rea’s weather-beaten blues instincts with serious songwriting smarts and a sharp-eyed sense of social unease (LouderSound)

“When AC/DC give you a nickname, you stick with that!” (LouderSound)

Alex Van Halen opened up to Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain about what it was like seeing Black Sabbath in the early 70s (LouderSound)

He expected to live at least three other lives. But subculture signposts led him to a career as a band leader who never made enemies – and a brief period as Tony Iommi’s boss (LouderSound)

Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has died from underlying lung issues months after cancer battle (LouderSound)

Terry Sullivan joined Renaissance in 1972 and was a member of the band’s much-loved classic lineup (LouderSound)

South London post-punks evolve their sound, stay utterly unique (LouderSound)

Steve Harris discusses the band’s amazing career, celebrating 50 years and what the future may yet hold for metal’s most celebrated band (LouderSound)

Megadeth will be missed, but what a final record to leave us with (LouderSound)

New year, new metal tunes from Alter Bridge, Hanabie, Lord Of The Lost and more! (LouderSound)

People thought the Red Hot Chili Peppers were just zany frat boys who sang about sex and partying – until they released a gentle and heartfelt ballad about heroin (LouderSound)

The pair had been planning to revisit 1995 album Outside before Bowie’s death took fans, friends and colleagues by surprise in 2016 (LouderSound)

“Today the USA is a disaster” (LouderSound)

Dave has unveiled the official music video for his single ‘Raindance’ featuring Tems. The release follows his latest album ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’ and ‘Chapter 16′ featuring Kano, with the video shot in Lagos, Nigeria. This release also comes after Dave’s appearance in Tems’ video for ‘Mine’. Dave is set to start his…

Claire Rosinkranz has unveiled her latest single, ‘Chronic’, as the final release leading up to her forthcoming second album, ‘My Lover’. The track explores the tension between healing and the comfort found in remaining unwell, and follows recent singles such as ‘Kiss’, ‘Dancer’, ‘Lucy’, and ‘Crazy Bitch’. Reflecting on the creation of ‘Chronic’, Claire Rosinkranz…

Erin LeCount has released her latest single, ‘I Believe’, today via Atlantic Records. This track follows her previous releases ‘808 Hymn’ and ‘Machine Ghost’, both of which came out in late 2025. Describing the new single, Erin LeCount says, “‘I Believe’ is a cynical, existential song about apathy, passiveness in your own life, disillusionment with…

Bruno Mars has released a new single titled ‘I Just Might’, accompanied by an official video directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos. This release comes ahead of his upcoming fourth solo album, ‘The Romantic’, which is set for release on 27th February. Alongside this, Mars has announced ‘The Romantic Tour’, marking his first global headline…

The Heritage of London Trust has acquired the childhood home of David Bowie, located at 4 Plaistow Grove, Bromley, South London. The restoration project, expected to be completed by late 2027, aims to return the house to its early 1960s state. Curator Geoffrey Marsh, known for co-curating the Victoria and Albert Museum’s ‘David Bowie Is’…

The February 2026 issue of Dork is available to order now, kicking off our new year with three cover stars: Chloe Qisha, Madison Beer and Poppy. A long time Dork fave, Chloe Qisha lands at a genuine turning point. After a relentless run of releases that has taken her from online discovery to major stages…

Yes, Dear Reader. While others are still pretending interviews are a serious business, we’re busy discussing imaginary ski trips, soap-based flirtation tactics, bagfuls of small dogs, cupboards in the Kremlin and why Paul McCartney absolutely keeps dying. Zac Lawrence from DEADLETTER, everyone. What is your earliest memory?I’m skiing, but it’s weird, because I’ve never been…

Prog-friendly venue Trading Boundaries announces a new prog cruise venture up and down the Rhine for July (LouderSound)

1994’s Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck was a hit, but it wasn’t enough for the hardcore-turned-metal band’s big-label bosses (LouderSound)

Fronted by the magnetic Aimee Echo, the four-piece had a major record deal and were close friends with Korn. But their career was sadly short-lived. (LouderSound)

FOLLOW PLAY ON SPOTIFY “Would you just stop printing photos of me covered in blood, please?!” laughs Ryan Jarman, recalling the chaotic, heady days of the mid-noughties when his band The Cribs were at the epicentre of a golden age for British guitar music. The numerous larger-than-life characters that populated the music scene felt like…

The demise of the world’s biggest rock band coincided with two prog icons’ descent into bewilderment. The only evidence of their existence is four unreleased demos and a few other hints at what might have been (LouderSound)

1998 single Sugar brought the future nu metal superstars to the dance – and they were weird as hell (LouderSound)

From ‘nu deathcore’ pioneers Autumn Lies Buried to Finnish black metallers Svarta Havet, Black Label Society side project Dark Chapel and psychedelic sludgers Witchrot, these are the metal bands you need to hear in January 2026 (LouderSound)

It’s more of the same on Alter Bridge’s self-titled seventh album, but who’s complaining when their same is this good? (LouderSound)

Recorded on 9/11 and once voted the Greatest Song Of The Twenty-first Century So Far, I Believe In A Thing Called Love could have been a hit in any decade (LouderSound)

Beyond his work with Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Rick Wakeman and others, plus comparisons to Rush, ELP and krautrock, a commitment to audacious experimentation ran through the true icon’s entire life (LouderSound)

The video tells Tony Iommi’s story through archive footage and present-day interviews (LouderSound)

A Pound Of Feathers is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Happiness Bastards – The singles Profane Prophecy and Pharmacy Chronicles are out now (LouderSound)

Cate Le Bon has revealed a new single titled ‘Always The Same’, featuring St. Vincent. Le Bon describes the single, saying, “‘Always The Same’ needed a little more elbow room than the album would allow but it is cousin to the song cycle of ‘Michelangelo Dying’, coming into formation in the same breath. “Special to…

Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain has hosted an epic interview with Alex Van Halen (LouderSound)

David Byrne has released a cover of Olivia Rodrigo‘s hit single ‘drivers license’, celebrating the song’s fifth anniversary. The original track, released five years ago today, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 when Olivia was just 17, making her the youngest artist to achieve this feat. In honour of this milestone, several…

As It Is have announced their forthcoming self-titled album, marking their fifth studio effort. The album is set to arrive on 17th July via FLG, teased by new single ‘Ruin My Life’, which features Murray Macleod of The Xcerts. Patty Walters, the band’s frontman, described ‘Ruin My Life’ as “a reckless love song about the…

The Orielles have unveiled a double single, ‘You are Eating a Part of Yourself’ and ‘To Undo the World Itself’. Both are featured on their upcoming album ‘Only You Left’. This marks their fourth studio album, following a seven-year journey which began with ‘Silver Dollar Moment’ in 2018. The new record is set to be…

Twenty One Pilots are set to release a concert film capturing their sold-out performance in Mexico City, recorded during The Clancy World Tour. This collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing will be showcased in IMAX and cinemas worldwide on 26th February, with exclusive previews starting on 25th February. Tickets will be available from 15th January. The film…

“We are not user-friendly… there is nothing special about me” (LouderSound)

Kid Kapichi have released their latest single, ‘Worst Kept Secret’, which fronts their forthcoming album ‘Fearless Nature’. The album is set to be released on 16th January via Spinefarm. Kid Kapichi’s frontman, Jack Wilson, explains the inspiration behind the track, stating, “‘Worst Kept Secret’ was the final song written for the album, during a period…

Bruno Mars is set to release his fourth solo album, ‘The Romantic’, marking his first solo project in a decade since ’24K Magic’. The album, which will be available on 27th February via Atlantic Records, will be previewed by the arrival of a new single this Friday. Fans can pre-order the exclusive first-pressing numbered vinyl…

Robyn is set to release her ninth studio album, ‘Sexistential’, on 27th March 2026 via Young. The album features nine pop tracks that are a nod to her previous ‘Body Talk’ trilogy. Describing the album, Robyn said it feels “like a spaceship coming through the atmosphere at a really high speed and crash landing.” She…

As the thrash legends release their final album, we find out why they’re calling it quits (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

UK prog rockers Arena to part ways with fifth lead singer Damian Wilson, as fourth incumbent, Paul Manz,i will return (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Ronnie Wood hasn’t lost his enthusiasm for rock ‘n’ roll (LouderSound)

Metallica, Exodus and Slayer might’ve been defining thrash on the West coast, but it was in New York the genre finally got its name (LouderSound)

The five-day festival will take place at Park 360 in northern Czech Republic from June 10 to 14 (LouderSound)

Test your knowledge of A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races, the twin pillars of Queen’s imperial phase (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

The riff was stolen and it came out on 7″ single when vinyl was in its death throes, but Touch Me I’m Sick changed the course of music (LouderSound)

You know what to expect with a new Danko Jones album, but 2025’s Leo Rising met with positive responses across the board and things are looking good (LouderSound)

Not the start to 2026 that Pat Smear would have wanted (LouderSound)

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is a man of many talents, but his rock opera about the philandering violinist Paganini has yet to see the light of day (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

The Beatles might have boasted that they were bigger than Jesus, but the Pope’s 1982 visit to Britain posed problems for Queen (LouderSound)

If you were reading Kerrang! in December 1983, you could have had a shot at fronting Metallica (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, known for his role as co-vocalist and guitarist in the alt-country band Divorce, is embarking on a solo project under the name Book of Churches. His debut album, also titled ‘Book of Churches’, is set for release on 6th March via Gravity / Capitol. The album’s lead single, ‘Song By A Stranger’, is…

Big Special have unveiled their latest single ‘SLUGLIFE’, which follows their surprise second album ‘NATIONAL AVERAGE.’. The release of ‘SLUGLIFE’ also follows the duo’s previous singles ‘PLAINTIVE NATIVE’, ‘DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)’, and a collaboration with Sleaford Mods on ‘The Good Life’, which featured a video starring Gwendoline Christie.…

Scottish duo KuleeAngee, consisting of Duncan Grant and Keshav Kanabar, have unveiled their latest single ‘Pretty Love’. This release follows their debut EP ‘Is It Awryt’, and arrives ahead of their performance at Eurosonic Festival in the Netherlands, and their headline show at King Tut’s in Glasgow. ‘Pretty Love’ is part of a forthcoming project…

The Twilight Sad have announced their sixth album, ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’, which will be released on 27th March via Rock Action Records. This marks their first record in seven years and follows the release of the lead track ‘Waiting For The Phone Call’. Their new single ‘Designed To Lose’ also debuts today, featuring a…

Mixing metalcore, EDM and Latin dance music, Calva Louise’s influences are as diverse as its members’ backgrounds (LouderSound)

James Hetfield wasn’t sure about letting his Metallica bandmates hear Nothing Else Matters. Thank goodness he did (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Becoming a band’s new singer is never easy. But when Bruce Dickinson saw Iron Maiden play, he knew he was the singer they needed (LouderSound)

Revisited with deep attention to detail, Midge Ure and co’s imperial phase reissue is a genuine audio-visual banquet (LouderSound)

Rush, Yes and King Crimson inspired them to confound expectations and create a three-album arc of otherworldly spirituality – in an era when, they believe, there’s no way to win the music industry game (LouderSound)

A song that “exploded” out of Roger Hodgson’s head made Supertramp stars, and was loved by Princess Diana and the young princes William and Harry (LouderSound)

Prince’s Purple Rain was the epic ballad that reclaimed rock for black musicians and is now ingrained in popular culture (LouderSound)

Here at Dork, we’re no strangers to Rockaway Beach’s unique brand of New Year nonsense. 2026 tested even us though, kicking off so close to the festive period that we’d barely finished eating our turkey before checking in to Butlins and locating the arcades. Not that we’re complaining – there really is nowhere we’d rather…

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Joyce Manor have released their latest single ‘I Know Where Mark Chen Lives’. It’s the opening track from their forthcoming album ‘I Used To Go To This Bar’, due for release via Epitaph Records on 30th January. The track is accompanied by a black and white performance video directed by Jason Link and Rowan Daly.…

London-based electro-bass punk band Shelf Lives have unveiled their latest single, ‘frissoN’. It’s taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Hypernormal’, scheduled for release on 25th February 2026 via Not Sorry Mom Records. Discussing the inspiration behind the single, the band explain, “It’s the 2008 financial crash. It’s the leaning into the collapse. Thank you, TechnoDaddy666,…

Ellur has released her new single ‘Dream Of Mine’, the final preview from her upcoming debut album ‘At Home In My Mind’. The track, which premiered on BBC 6 Music with Steve Lamacq, is out now via indie label Dance To The Radio and follows previous singles ‘The World Is Not An Oyster’, ‘The Wheel’,…

The Cribs have unveiled a new single titled ‘Never The Same’, marking the final release before their upcoming album ‘Selling A Vibe’. The album, due Friday 9th January, is their first full-length record in over five years. Guitarist and singer Ryan Jarman described the track as a return to their roots. “Never The Same is…

It didn’t live up to prior singles’ chart success, it was banned when it came out, and it’s got the band booed onstage. But, The Trooper is a song that Iron Maiden have never left behind. (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Brian May is concerned about our future (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

A flashback to an era when payola ruled the US music industry (LouderSound)

Mikkey Dee remembers life with Lemmy Kilmister while watching tributes from Motörhead super-fans (LouderSound)

Cosmic proggers Gong will release their new album, Bright Spirit, in the first part of 2026 (LouderSound)

We rate the back catalogue of one of modern rock’s very best bands (LouderSound)

The second European leg of the band’s 50th-anniversary tour kicks off in the spring (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Sober, the seminal single from 1993’s Undertow, made Maynard James Keenan and co. a quick success story, but not everybody was a fan (LouderSound)

In late 2025, British heavy metal stalwarts Orange Goblin played their last ever shows, calling it a day after 30 years. Frontman Ben Ward explains why, and reflects on three decades of creating metal thunder (LouderSound)

After struggling to escape the stagnation of lockdown, the return of an old friend inspired an “anything goes” attitude for their 2023 release (LouderSound)

Expect Airborne’s usual full-on rock’n’roll as they arrive in the UK for a run of European dates (LouderSound)

With a notorious court case looming and an untested new drummer, Judas Priest retreated to Spain as they steeled themselves for the release of one of their greatest albums (LouderSound)

Diamond Dave will cross the continent from April onwards (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

Ever wondered about the physics of mosh pits and circle pits? We have answers for you (LouderSound)

Time to smash those preconceptions about playing guitar to show off to girls, lads (LouderSound)

New year. New noise. Hype is back on the hunt, digging through the chaos, the chatter and the late-night tip-offs to find the acts who aren’t just next up, but about to detonate. Dork’s Hype List is our annual spotlight on the artists who’ve started to really stand out – not because they’re destined for…

“At its core, M is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people” Dave Gahan (LouderSound)

Glastonbury festival 2009 was not ready for a national treasure getting behind Spinal Tap’s lewd ode to bum cakes and velvety cheeks (LouderSound)

UK prog rockers Haken have announced that guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green have left the band (LouderSound)

Doechii has teamed up with SZA on her latest single ‘girl, get up.’ The track marks a significant moment in Doechii’s career, described as a “necessary exhale” that encapsulates her journey and experiences in the press bumph. “With raw, unapologetic lyricism, Doechii gets it all off her chest, unpacking everything from her life, her career, and the…

BTS have revealed plans to launch their fifth full-length album, coinciding with a world tour. The album is slated for release on 20th March 2026 at midnight ET, with further details of the world tour set to be disclosed on 14th January. This new album, developed through the latter half of 2025, features 14 tracks…

One of the great British blues-rock bands of the 60s and 70s, Ten Years After are keeping the blues flag flying (LouderSound)

On his third Mammoth album, Wolfgang Van Halen raises his playing, singing and songwriting game – and channels experiences with A-listers and legends (LouderSound)

The trio have refined their approach to a project they only started for fun, admitting it’s exploded beyond any of their expectations and changed they way they look at their more usual activities (LouderSound)

Inspired by a tragic modern story, Steven Wilson’s Hand. Cannot. Erase. is often hailed as his masterpiece. But is it? (LouderSound)

John Paul Jones intends for the equipment to end up in the hands of “people who will put it to good use” (LouderSound)

The cult singer and guitarist whose fingerprints are all over British music (LouderSound)

You can trace a line from the success of Faith No More to Nirvana (LouderSound)

Over 20 years in, Oslo trio deliver their first official live album – and it was worth the wait (LouderSound)

One of the all-time great album openers (LouderSound)

Scottish collective’s impressive second album demonstrates why their profile is exploding (LouderSound)

System Of A Down had yet to make their breakthrough – but guitarist Malakian was thrust onto the stage with metal royalty (LouderSound)

Billy Joel surprises tribute band and performs two songs with them in front of stunned audience (LouderSound)

The final year of Phil Lynott’s life saw him try to get his career back on track. Instead, it was 365 days of missed opportunities, lost passports and crazy deals (LouderSound)

Anomaly-chasing quartet’s challenging response to funk metal came out of their love for Rush, Phil Collins and being odd (LouderSound)

Turn It On Again would be a huge turning point for Genesis (LouderSound)

He set out to confound expectations of pedal steel with post-country band Cochise. Thanks to Captain Beefheart, Love and Hank Marvin, the session hero is pleased to reflect that he got away with it (LouderSound)

“It sounded good. And they’re a great bunch of guys. But it didn’t work out” (LouderSound)

Another day, another cross-generational collaboration for Yungblud (LouderSound)

KATSEYE have released their latest single ‘Internet Girl’ following their sold-out North American tour. The track, which they performed during the 16-date run, is available via HYBE x Geffen Records, and sees the group address themes of online chaos, irony, and digital identity. KATSEYE were nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance…

Yungblud has teamed up with The Smashing Pumpkins for a new rendition of the song ‘Zombie’. The track, produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, arose after the artists first met in Birmingham last July during Black Sabbath’s farewell concert. Accompanied by a music video directed by Charlie Sarsfield, this new version arrives ahead of…

James Marriott has shared his latest single, ‘California Rain’. The track follows the Brighton-based artist’s Number 1 album ‘Don’t Tell The Dog’, which arrived last summer, and was written during his North American tour. The song’s live debut occurred during two sold-out performances at London’s Roundhouse. He says, “‘California Rain’ is a song written on…

Cavetown has teamed up with Chloe Moriondo for a new single titled ‘Sailboat’. Co-produced by Underscores, the track explores the themes of friendship, vulnerability, and the fear of hurting someone you care about. This release comes ahead of his upcoming album ‘Running With Scissors’, due 16th January, and follows Cavetown’s Second Annual This Is Home…

Looking for a new band t-shirt? We’ve picked out a selection of our favourites that will rock your world (LouderSound)

Billy Corgan & co. entered into a different realm with this all-time cut from Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (LouderSound)

The Prog team discuss the Critics’ Choice lists from the brand new issue of Prog, on sale now… (LouderSound)

Peter Gabriel will release new single, Been Undone, at midnight from his forthcoming album oi. (LouderSound)

A song about the madness of loving so strongly that found a different life on one of TV’s biggest shows (LouderSound)

Also in our first issue of 2026: Sammy Hagar, Alter Bridge, Steve Cropper, Black Stone Cherry, Jim Steinman, Francis Rossi, Karnivool, Marcus King, Elles Bailey, Airbourne, Heavy Pettin and more (LouderSound)

Marillion’s Steve Hogarth discusses embracing artistic tension, avoiding the well-trodden path, escaping his narcissism, and what really went wrong with the record industry (LouderSound)

Journey were a noodling jazz-rock band with a cult following – until they discovered Steve Perry and made 1978’s Infinity (LouderSound)

British rockers Massive Wagons returned to Lancaster to perform for a show for kids, advocating for anti-bullying and mental health campaigns (LouderSound)

Over the next twelve months, rock will keep rolling smoothly forward – here are 26 ways its wheels will remain lubricated (LouderSound)

French electronic composer discovered Greek genius through the Blade Runner soundtrack, and began to incorporate similar ideas in his own work – even if he didn’t have the technology to do it (LouderSound)

Stipe had writer’s block on this Automatic For The People standout until a stroll round Seattle opened the floodgates for one of his band’s biggest anthems (LouderSound)

He helped create Bush’s one and only tour show, corrupted light entertainment TV into a counterculture variant, and refused to star in Cats – mainly because of Arthur Brown and Peter Gabriel (LouderSound)

Deryck Whibley was all but dead 12 years ago – now the Sum 41 man is thriving thanks to healthy living regime (LouderSound)

‘Hurricane’ Nita Strauss is pregnant with a son, she has confirmed in a statement alongside husband Josh Villalta (LouderSound)

Nick Jonas has kicked off 2026 with the release of his new single ‘Gut Punch’. The track, out via Republic Records, provides a first taste of his forthcoming solo album ‘Sunday Best’ and was first performed live in Las Vegas in November. He says of the track, “I tend to be hyper critical of myself,…

Tenacious D had friends in high places, and they used them to bring this 2000s smash hit to life (LouderSound)

In 1966, a strung-out Janis Joplin returned to her home town in Texas, intent on leading a normal life (LouderSound)

Avril Lavigne’s first single drew cynicism from quarters of the rock world, but it didn’t stop her becoming absolutely massive (LouderSound)

The song that marked one of rock’s great reinventions (LouderSound)

Machine Head’s The Blackening is one of the greatest metal records of the 21st century (LouderSound)

A host of artists have had a crack at a 007 theme only for producers to knock them back. (LouderSound)

Eat your heart out, Bob Geldof – Hear ’n Aid saw the hard-rock community muscling in on the charity single bandwagon. Cue a heavyweight cast, guitar battles and big hair contests (LouderSound)

The rollercoaster story of REO Speedwagon, the AOR band with a rock’n’roll spirit (LouderSound)

The co-founding Styx singer and keyboardist on his prog influences, why he hired a woman to shout at his kids – and why he doesn’t care if he isn’t remembered (LouderSound)

Long-awaited cuts from Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush, Mike Oldfield and many more got the deluxe treatment over the past 12 months. Is your favourite on our list? (LouderSound)

With major A-list anniversaries, overlooked landmark works and everything in between, the past 12 months haven’t been lacking in quality nostalgia and deluxe editions (LouderSound)

The Riff Lord has spoken (LouderSound)

Michael Clifford, best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of 5 Seconds of Summer, has released a surprise solo track titled ‘Carry You Away (Demo)’. The song marks the end of a significant year for Clifford, who, in addition to his band projects, released his debut solo album ‘SIDEQUEST’ in July via Hopeless Records.…

Our lists are one thing, Dear Reader, but your opinions are another. Every year, Dork’s Readers’ Poll exists to find out not what should have defined the last twelve months, but what actually did for the people reading, listening, scrolling, and queueing for doors day to day. With quite literally hundreds of thousands of votes…

After being diagnosed with tinnitus, the Alter Bridge singer/guitarist shot down the chance to audition for Velvet Revolver and their lineup of then-former Guns N’ Roses members (LouderSound)

Every year is full of big, showy cultural milestones, but the things people actually carry with them are usually smaller, stranger and much more personal. We asked a bunch of ‘the talent’ to tell us – in their own words – what genuinely made their 2025: the films that stuck in their heads for weeks,…

With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond (LouderSound)

A classic interview with the late singer and guitarist, who died before Christmas (LouderSound)

The script for the horror hounds’ first foray into feature filmmaking is done, and despite its title, Spencer Charnas insists it won’t annoy Christians (LouderSound)

2025 might have been the year we said goodbye to Black Sabbath, but these 10 albums prove their influence still looms large (LouderSound)

Featuring Steven Wilson, Genesis, Marillion, Yes, David Gilmour, Rush, EBB, Martin Barre, Steeleye Span and more… (LouderSound)

Musicians who travelled up to the great gig in the sky in 2025 include Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, Ace Frehley, Sly Stone, Marianne Faithfull and many more (LouderSound)

The prog genre has enjoyed an incredible year in 2025. Here are our top 50 albums of the past 12 months – did your favourite make the cut? (LouderSound)

How Dire Straits went from the pubs of London to become one of the biggest bands of the 1980s (LouderSound)

Tennessee representative Tim Burchett shared an AI-generated video of Jack White and called him “that cute little girl from the Addams Family” (LouderSound)

One year after their singer was sued by his ex-bandmates, Ghost regrouped and released a song which catapulted them to the next level (LouderSound)

Before the Runaways and the Go-Gos was Fanny – the all-female band David Bowie called “extraordinary” (LouderSound)

What will MegaDave get up to after retiring? Turns out, not even he’s sure (LouderSound)

Sharing the stage with Page, giving Hendrix a slide, being mistaken for Jagger – these were some of Jeff Beck’s most memorable friendships (LouderSound)

Inspired by a widespread blackout in the 1960s, the Yorkshire band switched from their usual “street fighting and girls” lyrics and reached new heights (LouderSound)

Steven Wilson, Dream Theater, Solstice, Cardiacs and IQ have delivered strong records this year. But what’s your number-one choice? (LouderSound)

By the mid-80s, the huge success of Back In Black was a fading memory, AC/DC were on the ropes, and there was worse to come (LouderSound)

Unimpressed by the trappings and demands of the music business, Whiskey Myers are in it for themselves and their fans (LouderSound)

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and reveals what it’s like to be in a stadium filled with people singing War Pigs (LouderSound)

2025 has been loud, chaotic, hopeful, bleak, and occasionally quite silly – which is to say, perfectly on brand. Rather than pretend there’s one neat story to tell about it all, we’ve done what we do best and followed the stuff that made our hearts beat faster, made our brains fizz, and made us text…

The highs and lows of the three decades-plus journey undertaken by the UK’s most darkly seductive art-rockers over ten albums (LouderSound)

The Nine’s co-founder and percussionist asks, “What’s the difference between me pulling out my pocket producer… or me trying to get a famous producer that might not even work with me and could potentially cost me $150,000?” (LouderSound)

Nirvana’s first love song offered the world the first real glimpse of Kurt Cobain’s songwriting genius (LouderSound)

From psychedelic Brazilian black metal to space-faring tech-death, you won’t discover these excellent albums in many other places (LouderSound)

Jack Black channels his inner Chad, and why not (LouderSound)

After falling together by accident, making use of family talents and winning festival slots the hard way, their seventh album shows they’ve really arrived (LouderSound)

Originally written by Mike Shinoda, this shining moment from 2003’s Meteora moved Chester Bennington to his core and helped Linkin Park break out of the nu metal bubble (LouderSound)

The moral of the story is that you’re never too cool to make a fool of yourself (LouderSound)

Even cut down to a third of its length, the 1977 track became their biggest hit, and one of the most successful instrumental single of all time (LouderSound)

Twelve amazing months of prog rock, pop rock, blues rock, country rock, art rock, glam rock, alt-rock, southern rock, Christian rock, proto-rock, Britrock, hard rock, vampire rock, garage rock and moon rock (LouderSound)

Two albums into his career, Lenny Kravitz was still taking the train to the studio. Then came the night that changed his life forever (LouderSound)

New data shows Oasis’ reunion tour sold more tickets than any other tour this year –including Beyonce’s (LouderSound)

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent lashes out at “emotionally disturbed trolls” who question his business model (LouderSound)

The Alcatrazz versus Alcatrazz debate continues to rage (LouderSound)

“I didn’t expect him to get busted in that bathroom. But his misfortune actually helped us. We couldn’t have asked for more of a buzz!”: How an unexpected arrest accidentally gave Limp Bizkit their big break (LouderSound)

How Bob Mould wrote Sugar’s classic 1992 grunge-era anthem Hoover Dam (LouderSound)

Antique dealer Matthew Upham went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton in Devon (LouderSound)

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

I’ve picked out a selection of albums that’ll instantly make your ever-growing vinyl collection even better (LouderSound)

The life and death of lost musical alchemist Chris Wood (LouderSound)

It was the emotional highlight of Tool’s 10,000 Days album (LouderSound)

Babymetal, Bloodywood and Sleep Token pulled influence from some esoteric places this year, and they lifted metal to new heights in the process (LouderSound)

The story of the night that these electro-pop pioneers from Essex caused such carnage they made the US national news (LouderSound)

It was only their second-ever single, but it made a massive impact – and Brock still doesn’t really know how it happened (LouderSound)

“We weren’t scared of grunge. We would see Dave Grohl wearing Sepultura t-shirts”: It was built on death metal – until three iconic bands helped turn this underground record company into the most influential metal label of the 90s (LouderSound)

‘Behold The Lamb Of God’ event in South Carolina featured picture of Randy Blythe’s metal giants on ticketing website (LouderSound)

As rising metalcore stars Heriot prepare for a sold-out show in their hometown, singer/guitarist Debbie Gough explains why local venues need to be protected (LouderSound)

From legends coming back strong to young artists pushing the genre forward, it’s been a standout year for metalcore – and here’s the proof (LouderSound)

Bill Nelson’s Orchestra Futura will release Live At Nelsonica & Clothworkers Hall in February (LouderSound)

They were the greatest party band of the 70s (LouderSound)

Drummer, composer and painter recalls his experiences with Captain Beefheart, UK and others, names the best band he’s ever been in and reveals how long it takes to set up his Big Kit (LouderSound)

Sick of being known as ‘the devil-worshipping band’, the heavy metal legends wrote a sweeping track about a Romantic poem. They had no idea it’d be 13 minutes long, though. (LouderSound)

It drew on psychedelia and Debussy (LouderSound)

Even Gene Simmons is embarrassed by it (LouderSound)

With Megadeth counting down to retirement, Mustaine reveals he’s dealing with condition called Dupuytren’s contracture (LouderSound)

The story of the West Memphis Three captured the attention of the metal world – and some of its biggest artists took action (LouderSound)

Drummer Zak Starkey holds no grudges after dramatic in-again-out-again saga with The Who (LouderSound)

Sleep Token, Ghost, Babymetal – these are the songs you picked as the finest 2025 had to offer (LouderSound)

The Cure confirm that longtime guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has passed away (LouderSound)

The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups (LouderSound)

Virtuoso on pushing her boundaries with latest album Notan and upcoming companion Ianus, and how she acts on her belief that music training is a right, not a privilege (LouderSound)

I’ve picked out a variety of accessories for your new record player that’ll keep your vinyl in great condition and enhance your listening pleasure (LouderSound)

The dance titans embraced a whole new sound on this all-conquering Fat Of The Land anthem and they never looked back (LouderSound)

His unique voice has made him revered among music fans – while his unique attitude has made him notorious among label execs (LouderSound)

Guts and glory – these are the finest cuts to emerge from the fields of death metal in 2025 (LouderSound)

Famously discovered by David Gilmour, Kate Bush made history with her first single and hasn’t looked back (LouderSound)

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)