Chris LordSocial Links NavigationCopywriter, music journalist and drummer. Once fist bumped James Hetfield. Words for The Guardian, Gear4Music, Metro, Exposed Mag. Latest articles by Chris Lord Hardcore Superstar thrust more crotch as Abrakadabra veers toward pastiche By Chris Lord published 25 March 22 Sleazy Swedes Hardcore Superstar take the road well travelled on 12th album Abrakadabra Albums Is Rock Star really the worst film ever made about rock? By Chris Lord published 7 September 21 Inspired by the story of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Rock Star featured Hollywood A-listers and a stellar cast of supporting musicians. So why was it so crushingly banal? Films & TV Shows 1 2 Archives Get the Louder NewsletterSelect the newsletters you’d like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM LOUDER...1"There’s nothing quite like playing live in the UK!" Marillion announce UK tour dates in September and October2Praying Mantis fail to surf the NWOBHM wave on Time Tells No Lies3Why The Only Ones’ Even Serpents Shine is actually a prog album4Jethro Tull’s saddest, darkest album could have been even darker5The surprise smash hit 90s rap-rock single that beat Alanis Morissette to an MTV award
Hardcore Superstar thrust more crotch as Abrakadabra veers toward pastiche By Chris Lord published 25 March 22 Sleazy Swedes Hardcore Superstar take the road well travelled on 12th album Abrakadabra
Is Rock Star really the worst film ever made about rock? By Chris Lord published 7 September 21 Inspired by the story of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Rock Star featured Hollywood A-listers and a stellar cast of supporting musicians. So why was it so crushingly banal?
