Articles by: Liz Scarlett

Liz works on keeping the Louder sites up to date with the latest news from the world of rock and metal. Prior to joining Louder as a full time staff writer, she completed a Diploma with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and received a First Class Honours Degree in Popular Music Journalism. She enjoys writing about anything from neo-glam rock to stoner, doom and progressive metal, and loves celebrating women in music. '10 bands that rip off Black Sabbath but get away with it' is her favourite article she's written with Louder so far. When not writing, Liz enjoys various creative endeavours such as graphic design, as well as reading about rock’n’roll history, art and magic.

Articles by: Liz Scarlett

Watch Bruce Dickinson break gong mallet at Iron Maiden show, before pretending to play it like a flute and giving it a lick

By Liz Scarlett published 12 July 23

Bruce Dickinson accidentally broke his gong mallet at Iron Maiden's recent show in Birmingham, but rolled with the punches

Rina Sawayama appears to call out The 1975's Matty Healy onstage for the second time: "Why don’t you apologise for once in your life without making it about yourself? "

By Liz Scarlett published 12 July 23

Rina Sawayama doubles down on her Glastonbury criticism of Matty Healy during her set at the Nos Alive festival

Watch Nita Strauss get engaged at her album release show in Los Angeles

By Liz Scarlett published 10 July 23

Nita Strauss became a bride-to-be at her release show for new solo album The Call of The Void after receiving on-stage proposal from longtime drummer/boyfriend Josh Villalta

Paolo Gregoletto, and the cover of Metal Hammer's nu metal special

Trivium's Paolo Gregoletto rips on nu metal, sparks big debate: "it was a very, very bad genre and anyone saying otherwise is a sicko"

By Liz Scarlett published 10 July 23

Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto ignites a debate about nu metal following a series of controversial tweets

Slash is apparently BFFs with Insidious actor Patrick Wilson: "I bug him all the time"

By Liz Scarlett published 10 July 23

Slash bonded with Patrick Wilson at a Guns N' Roses gig over their love of horror and have been friends ever since

Lana Del Rey at BST Hyde Park: enchanting, delightfully strange and worshipped like a queen

By Liz Scarlett published 10 July 23

Lana Del Rey continues to cement herself as one of the most mystifying stars of her generation with a magical performance at British Summer Time

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Goat, KennyHoopla, CHERYM and more

By Liz Scarlett published 7 July 23

Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!

The 10 best Stevie Nicks solo songs

By Liz Scarlett published 7 July 23

Although often overshadowed by her efforts with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks' solo repertoire shines just as bright. We take a look at the very best of her songwriting sorcery

Listen to Ghost's new single featuring Patrick Wilson - a cover of Shakespears Sister’s Stay, as featured in the new Insidious movie

By Liz Scarlett published 7 July 23

Ghost share their cover of Shakespears Sister’s Stay, recorded for the soundtrack of new horror film Insidious: The Red Door, featuring guest vocals from actor Patrick Wilson

The Eagles announce The Long Goodbye farewell tour: "Everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle"

By Liz Scarlett published 6 July 23

The Eagles announce the first batch of dates for their final ever tour, with Steely Dan in support

Watch Machine Gun Kelly make a fan's dream come true by punching him in the face

By Liz Scarlett published 6 July 23

Ever flown half-way across the world just so that your favourite rock star could punch you in the face? Machine Gun Kelly knows a man who has

"Hayley and I have been friends since we were teens in Nashville and now we get to frolic around the UK/Europe next summer? I’m screaming": Taylor Swift announces Paramore as support on her 2024 Eras Tour

By Liz Scarlett published 5 July 23

Paramore have been announced as the special guests on Taylor Swift's 2024 Eras Tour across the UK and Europe

Two owl chicks rescued from beneath Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage after Guns N' Roses set have been named Axl and Slash

By Liz Scarlett published 5 July 23

Young owls abandoned by their parents were apparently "terrified" on hearing Guns N' Roses set from underneath Glastonbury's Pyramid stage, but have now thankfully been rescued

The Darkness announce UK and Ireland leg of their Permission To Land 20 world tour

By Liz Scarlett published 3 July 23

The Darkness will be hitting the road later this year across the UK and Ireland to play their debut Permission To Land in full in celebration of its 20th anniversary

Adam Lambert: "There's no replacing Freddie Mercury. It's impossible. Freddie Mercury is a mythic rock god"

By Liz Scarlett published 3 July 23

Queen singer Adam Lambert bows down before his late legendary predecessor Freddie Mercury

Corey Taylor thinks he has "maybe five years” of touring with Slipknot, says he'll help the band find a replacement

By Liz Scarlett published 3 July 23

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor thinks he only has about half a decade before he's not able to tour due to how "exhausting" and physically demanding it is

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Blur, Fall Out Boy, Olivia Rodrigo and more

By Liz Scarlett published 30 June 23

Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!

Download Festival and The Heavy Metal Truants launch charity auction with memorabilia from Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Kiss and more

By Liz Scarlett published 29 June 23

Download Festival and The Heavy Metal Truants kick off a huge auction in aid of kids charities, with items from some of the biggest name in metal up for grabs

Placebo's Brian Molko stalls gig in protest at fans filming on their phones

By Liz Scarlett published 29 June 23

Placebo frontman Brian Molko paused the band's recent show in Dublin after fans refused to stop filming