Empire State Bastard

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OSLO, NORWAY - JUNE 28: Mike Vennartfrom Empire State bastards performs on stage at Tons Of Rock Festival 2024 on June 28, 2024 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Redferns)
Before Cardiacs’ Mike Vennart was in Cardiacs, he loved Cardiacs – who he discovered by accident

By Mike Vennart Published

He enthused emphatically about the late Tim Smith’s work a decade before recording vocals for the undefinable band’s long-unfinished album LSD

Interviews
Bob Vylan, Wargasm, Frank Turner
Don Broco, Frank Turner, Bob Vylan, Empire State B*stard, Wargasm and more complete stacked 2000trees line-up

By Paul Brannigan Published

July's 2000trees weekender is looking pretty, pretty good, with a host of new additions joining an already impressive bill

Music Festivals
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“I knew how to play the whole of Misplaced Childhood when I was 12. I can’t bear to listen to it now – it reminds me of being a miserable 12-year-old”: How former Oceansize member Mike Vennart grew up and moved on

By Emma Johnston Published

The band that made his name was a “troublesome, difficult” experience, but becoming a dad helped him put it all behind him

Albums
Tarja/Ministry/Spiritbox/Scene Queen/Saint Agnes
10 new metal songs you need to hear right now

By Rich Hobson Published

Spiritbox, Therapy? and Scene Queen are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Bands & Artists
The Metal Hammer Empire State bundle
Get your exclusive Empire State Bastard x Metal Hammer bundle – featuring a signed lyric sheet and a logo patch

By Eleanor Goodman Published

Only 300 are available worldwide!

Bands & Artists
Empire State Bastard
From channeling Converge and Fantomas to Slayer legend Dave Lombardo's incredible drum work, Biffy Clyro side-project Empire State Bastard just put out one of 2023's best extreme metal albums with Rivers Of Heresy

By Paul Travers Published

Empire State Bastard's Rivers Of Heresy is the heavy album Biffy frontman Simon Neil has been waiting years to make

Albums
Dave Lombardo and Lars Ulrich
Dave Lombardo defends Lars Ulrich and isn't happy with his haters: "I admonish the people who talk **** about him"

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Think it's cool to dunk on Lars? A certain Slayer legend would like a word

Bands & Artists
Empire State Bastard studio portrait
"These songs aren’t written to be your friend, they're written to protect you": supergroup Empire State Bastard want you to join their riot

By Emma Johnston Published

Members of Biffy Clyro, Slayer, Oceansize and Bitch Falcon have combined to form rock's most exciting new supergroup

Interviews
Louder tracks of the week
Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Ashnikko, Dream Nails, Lynks and more

By Liz Scarlett Published

Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Empire State Bastard
Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil reveals his initial aim for grindcore side project Empire State Bastard: "No melodies, just f***ing mayhem"

By Paul Brannigan Published

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil opens up on the thinking behind Empire State Bastard

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