Alec Chillingworth
Alec is a longtime contributor with first-class BA Honours in English with Creative Writing, and has worked for Metal Hammer since 2014. Over the years, he's written for Noisey, Stereoboard, uDiscoverMusic, and the good ship Hammer, interviewing major bands like Slipknot, Rammstein, and Tenacious D (plus some black metal bands your cool uncle might know). He's read Ulysses thrice, and it got worse each time.
Latest articles by Alec Chillingworth

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The My Chemical Romance guitarist explains why Pink Floyd's The Wall made him sit up and pay attention

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Trivium frontman Matt Heafy looks back on the band's early days and the road to their debut album Ember To Inferno

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There's no denying Limp Bizkit have recorded some classics, but they're responsible for some stinkers too

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I Prevail vocalist Brian Burkheiser chooses his essential Linkin Park playlist

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Memphis May Fire frontman Matty Mullins picks out their greatest songs

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Oscar-winning composer, rock star, digital entrepreneur and visionary, is there nothing the Nine Inch Nails man can't do?

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Your handy alphabetical guide to the 26 essential facts you need to know about Korn

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Trent Reznor's back catalogue, in order of greatness

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Does the latest Devin Townsend Project album transcend his other releases?

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Here's 10 songs by Marilyn Manson you should avoid like vomit on the pavement

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They broke the mould when they made Mike Patton. Here are 26 things you need to know about alt-metal’s greatest maverick

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Pain's Peter Tägtgren on David Bowie, Lindemann and the power of Long Island Iced Tea

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Everything you need to know about Dani Filth and his extreme metal mischief-makers

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Check out Misfits bassist Jerry Only's essential playlist

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You know the hits, but some of these under-the-radar belters by Marilyn Manson may have passed you by…

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As the original Misfits reunite for a handful of US shows this month, we pick the band's alternative setlist

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Everything you need to know about the 6'4 Queens Of The Stone Age frontman

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Elvis – not that one – of Nirvana tribute Elvana picks his essential setlist

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Reading and Leeds festivals are nearly upon us. We know the Chili Peppers, Fall Out Boy and Biffy are headlining – but which other bands are most worthy of your time?

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From thieving nuns to lessons on how not to play basketball, there's something for everyone in Fall Out Boy's videos...

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Ministry and DevilDriver arrived in London and took turns punching it in the face

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Everything you need to know about Fall Out Boy in a handy alphabetised format

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Korn's self-titled debut album is a classic that kickstarted nu metal. But which are the best songs on there?
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