Articles by Alex Burrows

A regular contributor to Louder/Classic Rock and The Quietus, Burrows began his career in 1979 with a joke published in Whizzer & Chips. In the early 1990s he self-published a punk/comics zine, then later worked for Cycling Plus, Redline, MXUK, MP3, Computer Music, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock magazines. He co-wrote Anarchy In the UK: The Stories Behind the Anthems of Punk with the late, great Steven Wells and adapted gothic era literature into graphic novels. He also had a joke published in Viz. He currently works in creative solutions, lives in rural Oxfordshire and plays the drums badly.

Articles by: Alex Burrows

A screenshot of Butthole Surfers at Reading 1989

Watch Butthole Surfers destroy absolutely everything at Reading 1989

By Alex Burrows published 31 December 20

When Butthole Surfers took to the stage at Reading Festival 1989, audiences didn't know what to expect. By the time it was over, they had no idea what they'd just witnessed

A still from the video footage of Henry Rollins and a fan in 1984

Watch Henry Rollins put a Black Flag fan on blast in 1984

By Alex Burrows published 29 December 20

It's 1984 and Black Flag are weathering the dreaded accusations of "selling out" – which explains this encounter with a well-meaning fan which goes very wrong very quickly

Watch Kurt Cobain pretend to die at Reading 1992

By Alex Burrows published 27 December 20

When Nirvana went on stage at Reading Festival 1992, this "hilarious gag" was a set highlight – but no one could have predicted what would happen next

The story behind Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

By Alex Burrows published 26 September 20

It’s the ultimate concept album and best-selling prog soundtrack of all time. Prog spoke to Jeff Wayne about his epic creation inspired by a classic of 19th century literature.

Bob Mould: a guide to his best albums

By Alex Burrows published 9 July 19

From Hüsker Dü to Sugar and now solo, Bob Mould's albums form a fascinating catalogue. Here are 10 of the best

Opinion: Why metal bands should still give religion the middle finger

By Alex Burrows published 9 August 18

Behemoth are back to their blaspheming ways again, and they should be praised for doing so

The music of 80s TV was dominated by War Of The Worlds guy Jeff Wayne and hearing it now is a total timewarp...

By Alex Burrows published 24 July 18

World Of Sport. Good Morning Britain. Fry’s Turkish Delight. You loved all of those things because Jeff Wayne made you…

Bob Mould: "I wanted Husker Du to be the best band in the world"

By Alex Burrows published 14 September 17

Pete Townshendand Dave Grohl are among his fans. He was one of the most influential songwriters of the 80s and 90s with Hüsker dü and Sugar. It’s time Bob Mould received his dues