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"Angus looked like a pincushion, blood streaming out of his skin, and he's seemingly oblivious to the pain": Why supporting AC/DC is a thankless task
By Ginger Wildheart published
Ever wondered what it’s like to open for AC/DC? So did Ginger Wildheart, when his band were invited to support them on 1996's Ballbreaker tour. The man himself looks back

"Come and celebrate the new beginning with us": The Wildhearts announce return with new lineup and one-off live show featuring "biggest production" yet
By Fraser Lewry published
The Wildhearts, whose acrimonious split was announced in 2022, are back with a new lineup

"If everyone could go to a psych ward for a couple of weeks, the world would be a better place": Ginger Wildheart on recovery, rejuvenation, and why the next Wildhearts album will be your favourite
By Dave Ling published
To learn that Ginger Wildheart was winning his mental health battle was a fantastic end to the year: A new Wildhearts album en route is the icing on the cake

The Top 20 best albums of 1995
By Metal Hammer last updated
From the birth of Deftones and Rammstein to White Zombie’s final farewell, these are the best metal albums of 1995

Ginger Wildheart: music is the only time I feel like me
By Philip Wilding published
Wildhearts frontman Ginger Wildheart – the man the Manics call “the great lost English songwriter” – on that band, working outside of the mainstream and why music really is the best medicine

The Stranglers, Gary Numan, The Wildhearts, Squeeze for Blackpool festival
By Paul Brannigan published
The team behind Rebellion Festival launch R-Fest, a four-day outdoor event to be held in Blackpool in August

Ginger Wildheart: the Classic Rock interview
By Mick Wall published
Ginger Wildheart's story tells of growing up with violence, escaping into the redemptive arms of rock’n’roll, and going on to become a prolific and acclaimed songwriter

10 Britrock albums you should definitely own
By Paul Brannigan last updated
From Feeder to The Wildhearts, Skunk Anansie to Terrorvision, these were the records that soundtracked mid-90s Britain
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