Latest articles by Hannah May Kilroy
From Iron Maiden to Metallica, Slayer to Guns N' Roses, these are the 'dud' albums that deserve a second look
The velvet-voiced symphonic metal singer details the soundtrack of her life
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins looks back at how he and his bandmates created a “power ballad for the age” – and a breath of fresh air in an era when rock wasn’t exactly in fashion
The djent pioneer found inspiration in a player who ignored standard time lengths, came up with unique sounds and played the wrong parts of his instrument – but always managed to groove
From Judas Priest's Invincible Shield to Nightwish's Yesterwynde and Opeth's return to extremity, these are the metal albums that ruled 2024
Caleb ‘Bones’ Owens has worked with Bon Jovi and Carrie Underwood, but now he's carving out a name for himself
Ten years, four albums and some huge changes on from their breakout debut, Blues Pills have ditched the self-imposed constraints
They may be rooted in the heavier end of the spectrum – but they deliver elaborate concepts, glorious artwork and mind-boggling musicianship. Mastermind John Baizley explains an MO developed via Camel, Mahavishnu Orchestra and others
Witch Club Satan are powered by female rage and are rewriting the black metal rulebook
With their third album Hunger, Maggot Heart channelled the moodiness of post-punk into an empowering and surprisingly vulnerable statement
When asked if he would appear on Dolly Parton's Rockstar, Warren Haynes' response was one word: "Absolutely!"
Sleep Token, Creeper, Within Temptation: 2023 has been a massive year for metal, and these 50 records represent the very best the year has had to offer
Retro-rocking Swedes Graveyard have returned with 6, a "contemplative" new album with isolation-themed lyrics
Devin Townsend showcases both his mature songwriting side and his adolescent craziness across a double Devin Townsend Project/Ziltoid album...
Brighton four-piece Black Honey are injecting alt.rock and indie with camp glamour and cult cinema vibes, creating a spin on rock that’s all their own
Formed from the ashes of SubRosa, doom newcomers The Otolith are all about expanding your consciousness to the stars
A personal tribute: The late David Crosby may have battled demons on earth, but his voice was a route to the heavens
10-year-old Harper became metal's next generation superstar after her cover of Spiritbox's Holy Roller went viral
Oceans Of Slumber's new album Starlight And Ash explores the dark side of America's Deep South
Anekdoten’s Nicklas Barker’s new album is available now
After withdrawing from music for almost 50 years, the former Captain Beefheart guitarist will release his debut solo album The Fantasy Of Reality in August
Live bands, masterclasses, and a great atmosphere: the second edition of Radar Festival will take place on July 29-31, 2022 in Guildford, Surrey
Traditionally viewed as a male-dominated genre it seems that there are more women in prog than ever. But how are they accepted, who are the key role models and what does it mean for the music?
