Hannah May Kilroy

Hannah May Kilroy has been writing about music professionally for over a decade, covering everything from extreme metal to country. She was deputy editor at Prog magazine for over five years, and previously worked on the editorial teams at Terrorizer and Kerrang!. She currently works as the production editor for The Art Newspaper, and also writes for the Guardian, Classic Rock and Metal Hammer.

Latest articles by Hannah May Kilroy

10 of the best metal bands from Ireland

By Hannah May Kilroy published 8 November 16

The metal bands that really put the Republic Of Ireland on the map

Bands & Artists

SubRosa live review – London, Underworld

By Hannah May Kilroy published 4 November 16

Not yet rated

Delirium-inducing journeys to the dark side with SubRosa and support act Darkher

Concerts & Shows

5 things we learned at Rob Zombie's headline London show

By Hannah May Kilroy published 18 October 16

Rob Zombie brought his carnival of horrors to England's capital for a night of industrial madness

Concerts & Shows

Obsidian Kingdom premiere acoustic version of Black Swan with Prog

By Hannah May Kilroy published 4 October 16

Spanish proggers Obsidian Kingdom are premiering the video of the special acoustic version of Black Swan with Prog.

Bands & Artists

Rob Zombie film review – 31

By Hannah May Kilroy published 4 October 16

Lots of blood, lots of guts, very little glory with new Rob Zombie movie

Albums

Jean-Michel Jarre Announces New Studio Album Oxygene 3

By Hannah May Kilroy published 30 September 16

Jean-Michel Jarre's new album marks anniversary of his debut.

Albums

September Code - III album review

By Hannah May Kilroy published 18 August 16

Not yet rated

Theatrical yet heavy prog from Greece's September Code.

Albums

Watch out world – Sabaton are coming!

By Hannah May Kilroy published 12 August 16

Over a fearless 17-year campaign, Sabaton have shrugged off cynicism and mockery over their war obsession to stand as one of modern metal’s biggest names. And they’re only getting started…

Bands & Artists

Thank You Scientist Premiere New Song With Prog

By Hannah May Kilroy published 14 July 16

Thank You Scientist, who are on Claudio Sanchez' record label Evil Ink, are premiering their new track exclusively with Prog.

Tracks & Singles

Zakk Wylde and Jared James Nichols live review – London, Forum

By Hannah May Kilroy published 20 June 16

Not yet rated

BLS frontman Zakk Wylde self-indulges on his solo outing, live at the London Forum

Concerts & Shows

Korpiklaani, live at Islington Academy in London

Korpiklaani live review – London, Islington Academy

By Hannah May Kilroy published 24 May 16

Finnish Vikings get their battle and booze bases covered, with support from Moonsorrow

Concerts & Shows

Scorpion Child – Acid Roulette Album Review

By Hannah May Kilroy published 21 May 16

Texas’s stoner/psych rockers expand their horizons

Albums

Roadburn Festival Live Review - The Netherlands

By Hannah May Kilroy published 4 May 16

Not yet rated

Team Prog take in the more progressive acts at this year's Roadburn Festival.

Music Festivals

Live review: Sabaton / Alestorm

By Hannah May Kilroy published 26 April 16

Not yet rated

Power metal heroes offer thanks, and tanks

Concerts & Shows

Black Stone Cherry: Kentucky

By Hannah May Kilroy published 29 March 16

Kentucky rockers spread some more love

Albums

Sabaton: Heroes On Tour

By Hannah May Kilroy published 1 March 16

Power metal pantomimes across Europe

Concerts & Shows

Orange Goblin

By Hannah May Kilroy published 3 February 16

Booze-fuelled rockers have a hearty homecoming

Concerts & Shows

Monster Truck: Sittin' Heavy

By Hannah May Kilroy published 2 February 16

Hamiltonians prove there’s more than meets the eye socket

Albums

Prog Readers' Poll 2015

By Hannah May Kilroy published 27 January 16

It’s that time of the year again; a time to reflect on the highlights of 2015 according to you, the readers.

Culture

2015 Prog Critics' Top 20S: Part Two

By Hannah May Kilroy published 18 December 15

The Prog magazine writers and some of our favourite prog musicians pick their Top 20 albums of 2015...

Albums

2015 Prog Critics' Top 20: Part One

By Hannah May Kilroy published 18 December 15

The Prog magazine writers and some of our favourite prog musicians pick their Top 20 albums of 2015...

Albums

2015 Prog Critics' Choice

By Hannah May Kilroy published 18 December 15

2015 was one of the best years yet for progressive music since the magazine’s inception, and picking the highlights was a challenge that only our team of reviewers could handle.

Bands & Artists