Dannii Leivers
Danniii Leivers writes for Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, The Guardian, NME, Alternative Press, Rock Sound, The Line Of Best Fit and more. She loves the 90s, and is happy where the sea is bluest.
Latest articles by Dannii Leivers

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British post-hardcore heroes Svalbard say new album The Weight Of The Mask is all about facing inner demons

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Within Temptation's new album Bleed Out is their most fired up to date, proving there's much more to them than just being "the symphonic band"

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Against a backdrop of physical storms and political unrest Texan prog metallers Oceans Of Slumber stand up to be counted with 2020's self-titled fourth album

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Upstarts like Brainbath and Coffin Mulch, plus a host of local venues and labels, are making western Scotland a hotbed for ’80s-style death metal madness

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The Godfather Of Indian Metal, Sahil ‘Demonstealer’ Makhija has overcome many obstacles to get the music he loves appreciated in his homeland. Sadly, plenty more remain

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Papa Roach swapping chains and baggy jeans for feathered hair and eyeliner was a gamble, but it paid off handsomely

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Lorna Shore vocalist Will Ramos answers fan questions on influences, collabs and how long he will be able to scream

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Evanescence's Amy Lee reflects on childhood tragedy, nu metal and 20 years of Evanescence

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The band Corey Taylor formed before joining Slipknot have carved out a hell of a career in their own right. Here's their discography ranked

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Sleep Token have got the metal world talking, and with new album Take Me Back To Eden, they have absolutely justified the hype

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Evanescence were famously unhappy about having a rap added to breakout hit Bring Me To Life, even if it's become a beloved part of the song

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Nightwish powerhouse Floor Jansen opts for a change of pace with her solo debut, Paragon

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We asked, and you voted - and we were pretty stunned by the Babymetal banger you picked as the best ever

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Album review: symphonic metallers Delain build themselves up from scratch on new album Dark Waters

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You had the chance to put your questions to Architects singer Sam Carter. You asked him about on-the-road madness, metal gatekeepers and real-life Pokémon

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Album review: intoxicating ruminations on love, death and sex courtesy of ex-Him frontman Ville Valo on VV’s Neon Noir album

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From Ghost and Slipknot to Zeal & Ardor and Ithaca, these are the best albums of the last 12 months

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From Architects and Parkway Drive to Ithaca and Motionless In White, these are the 10 best metalcore albums of 2022

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From Aborted and Immolation to Venom Prison and Lorna Shore, these are the 10 best death metal records of 2022

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From Sabaton and Blind Guardian to Wind Rose and Bridear, these are the 10 best power metal albums of 2022

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From gothic reflections of smalltown America to world-conquering deathcore, these are the five new bands you need to know this month

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Electric Callboy are taking their metalcore via 90s eurotrash into arenas. Naturally we had to be there for the maddest metal party of the year

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Korn may have kickstarted the nu metal revolution, but Limp Bizkit were about to steal their thunder with debut album Three Dollar Bill, Y'all
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