
Liz Scarlett
Liz manages Louder's social media channels and works on keeping the 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.
Latest articles by Liz Scarlett

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
By Liz Scarlett published
Including Jerry Cantrell, David Gilmour, Thundermother and five other custodians of the eternal rock'n'roll flame

Jerry Cantrell drops new atmospheric solo single, Afterglow
By Liz Scarlett published
Jerry Cantrell has shared another track from his star-studded forthcoming album, I Want Blood, which is set to feature appearances from members of Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Faith No More

David Gilmour says it would be a "dream" to sell Pink Floyd's catalogue
By Liz Scarlett published
The guitarist notes how when it comes to making decisions within the band, it's often “three people saying yes, but one person saying no"

Gojira share small update on next album, reveal it will "take a clear step forward and upward" from Fortitude
By Liz Scarlett published
Gojira‘s Joe Duplantier says the band's follow-up to 2021's Fortitude will be "meaningful" and "impactful"

Queen's Brian May reveals he was recently rushed to hospital after suffering minor stroke
By Liz Scarlett published
Queen guitarist Brian May shares details of his recent health scare which left him unable to move one of his arms, reassures fans he is now doing okay

Watch former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg join King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard on stage in Nashville
By Liz Scarlett published
Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg accompanied psych wizards King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard on stage this weekend during their show in Nashville

Iron Maiden's Steve Harris gives advice to young musicians and songwriters
By Liz Scarlett published
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris imparts songwriting wisdom and shares advice to musicians trying to find their own sound

Green Lung share details of their 2025 European tour
By Liz Scarlett published
Green Lung will be co-headlining shows with Unto Others across Europe in 2025

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
By Liz Scarlett published
Including Tuk Smith, Warren Haynes, Terrorvision and five other leaders of the rock'n'roll pack

Christine McVie's Fleetwood Mac memorabilia, wardrobe and belongings to be sold in auction
By Liz Scarlett published
Items from Christine McVie's career as part of Fleetwood Mac will be going under the hammer in aid of multiple charities, including MusiCares

Why Courtney Love turned Oasis' Liam Gallagher down
By Liz Scarlett published
Courtney Love once almost hooked up with Oasis' Liam Gallagher, but wasn't so keen on his "bad breath" or the fact he apparently looked like a medieval peasant

Watch a 10-year-old guitarist blaze through Master Of Puppets on America's Got Talent
By Liz Scarlett published
Child YouTube guitar sensation Maya Neelakantan was granted permission from Metallica to play Master Of Puppets on America's Got Talent, and wowed the judges with her sitar-infused axe-slinging skills

“I really thought this album might be the last one I ever made…”: Halsey shares time-warping trailer for new album The Great Impersonator
By Liz Scarlett published
Halsey's trailer for her upcoming new album The Great Impersonator takes inspiration from multiple decades: "What if I debuted in the early 2000s, the ’90s, the ’80s, the ’70s…"

Judas Priest's Rob Halford opens up about offering guidance to fellow LGBTQ+ musicians: "I'm here. I'm queer. Get ****ing used to it."
By Liz Scarlett published
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford discusses counselling other gay musicians, the bigotry and hate that LGBTQ+ people still face and meeting his life partner

Kate Bush on her love of David Bowie: "He was just the right amount of weird, obviously intelligent and, of course, very sexy"
By Liz Scarlett published
Kate Bush on the first time she heard and met David Bowie

RØRY shares cathartic new single In The Bible
By Liz Scarlett published
Alt-rock rising-star RØRY shares the new track In The Bible

Halsey unveils their new angst-fuelled emo track Lonely Is The Muse
By Liz Scarlett published
Halsey unveils their new angst-fuelled emo track Lonely Is The Muse

You can now bid to go on a dinner date with Metallica's James Hetfield
By Liz Scarlett published
You can now bid to make your ultimate metal dinner date fantasy a reality and take out Metallica's James Hetfield for a night in Colorado

Bones UK drop heavy-hearted new track Knee Deep
By Liz Scarlett published
Bones UK share the atmospheric new track Knee Deep, lifted from forthcoming album Soft

Jack White shares unusual plans for No Name tour
By Liz Scarlett published
The No Name tour is taking place wherever and whenever Jack White feels like it, mostly in small clubs, back yard fetes and festivals

Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe has seriously had enough of fans filming performances: "You're not Steven Spielberg. Sit here and enjoy the show with me"
By Liz Scarlett published
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe says he's going to start performing sat down with a phone in his hand if fans continue to film his concerts

Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt says he doesn't consider himself a singer or guitarist
By Liz Scarlett published
Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt explains why he doesn't label himself as a singer or guitarist, says he doesn't like to hear the "ugly aspects" of his voice

Tommy Lee on the outrageous prank Ozzy Osbourne pulled next after he snorted ants
By Liz Scarlett published
Motley Crue's Tommy Lee reveals what happened after Ozzy Osbourne snorted ants in 1984, and it's pretty disgusting
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