Latest articles by Jack Rogers
The original line-up of one of the pioneers of djent have just got in the studio together for the first time in 20 years, and they sound absolutely phenomenal
SikTh continue to show why they are such a pivotal piece in the progressive metal puzzle
"A service to those who believed in a band that did not compromise. And yes, it is f***king heartbreaking" The story of My Chemical Romance's Fake Your Death, their "eulogy" of a 'final' song
Serving as My Chemical Romance's last song for nearly a decade, Fake Your Death remains a fascinating insight into saying goodbye to something that you love more than life itself
"I don’t want people there who think that trans people are a burden" If you don't think that everybody should be welcome at a show, then Hayley Williams doesn't want you there
Hayley Williams is making it loud and clear; her shows are for everyone
One of Europe's biggest (and cheesiest) dance acts is going to be playing the UK's biggest rock and metal festival, Download, in 2026
Download Festival are continuing to bridge gaps between cultures in more brilliant and bonkers ways
How a song bridging Linkin Park's past and future solidified their place as an essential part of the Transformers franchise
At a pivotal moment in their career, a certain song took Linkin Park into a whole new world in more ways than one
"We can't wait to see you all" Skunk Anansie, Joan Jett, Interpol & more have been announced as the supports for My Chemical Romance's shows in the UK and Europe next Summer
"We can't wait to see you all" Skunk Anansie, Joan Jett, Interpol & more have been announced as the supports for My Chemical Romance's shows in the UK and Europe next Summer
Primus have announced their first European show in almost a decade
A truly legendary band are going to be joined by a modern titan and one of the best heavy bands of this century in Bristol next Summer
"I started feeling the political wheels starting to turn toward conservatism" How a song on Green Day's most misunderstood album set the groundwork for their biggest acts of protest
As the new millennium started, a creative decision would push Green Day onto an entirely new path, one that would come to help define their later years
Aerosmith and Yungblud's One More Time EP is a surprising but welcome triumph
Rock's past and present meet in the middle and make a certain kind of magic in hopes of securing its future
"I think that realism is missing from a lot of modern music of any genre, but especially our genre" Legendary hardcore heavyweights Converge have announced their new album, Love Is Not Enough
One of hardcore's most revered and influential bands are back for another round, and they are sounding more ravenous than ever
The story of Billie Eilish's favourite Paramore song - and the one Hayley feared the most
It may be a mainstay in setlists these days, but there was a time when Hayley Williams was adamant that she would never perform this emotional rollercoaster of a track
"This band has opened my eyes to my true potential." House Of Protection are making a special kind of racket
Blending metal, hardcore, drum 'n' bass and hip hop, House Of Protection are a breath of fresh air for heavy music
After a decade of "failures" Nothing More kept the faith and wrote their breakthrough hit This Is The Time (Ballast)
How a legendary appearance at Aftershock and a fan-funded album helped Nothing More realise their potential as alt rock stars
4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in August 2024
From NWOBHM-revivalists Tailgunner to existential post-metallers Kollapse, Austrian folk-tinged black metal heroes Perchta and UK hopefuls Defects, these are the new metal bands you need to hear in August 2024
Fever 333's Jason Aalon Butler answers fan questions on activism, Letlive. and getting told off by Metallica's crew
Fever 333 frontman Jason Aalon Butler answers your questions on everything from stunts to activism, influences and whether he'd rather fight a dinosaur or a chicken
Brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in May 2024
From "Melanin Punks" Oxymorrons to viral metalcore breakouts Resolve, French prog metallers No Terror In The Bang and punishing sludge noisemakers Meth, these are the new bands you need to hear in May 2024
6 hardcore bands every metalhead needs to know
From Descendents and Terror to Power Trip and Rotting Out, Drain vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro picks the hardcore bands every metalhead needs to know
August Burns Red's JB Brubaker picks his most influential metal albums of the 21st Century
As they prepare to release their new album Death Below and celebrate their 20th year as a band, August Burns Red's guitarist reflects on the albums that have had the biggest impact on him
Scene Queen's new track 18+ is a scathing takedown of misogyny and abuse in the rock scene - and it's long overdue
Nu gen star Scene Queen's latest bold and brutal entry calls out sexual abuse and grooming in the alternative scene, in the way only she could
Dave Lombardo has announced his debut solo album, and it's comprised entirely of drums
Ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo is stepping out on his own for the very first time with a record that shows off the length and breadth of his drumming ability and taste.
Watch Deftones perform Passenger with Paramore's Hayley Williams back in 2010
Back in 2010, Deftones performed at Luxembourg's Rock-a-Field and had Paramore's own Hayley Williams take on Maynard James Keenan's parts on Passenger.
The venue for Limp Bizkit's upcoming shows in London has changed
Limp Bizkit are set to hit the UK for a string of shows next month, with their two stops in London now one very big show.
Supersonic Festival confirms they won't charge bands to sell merch at their event, calls on venues to do the same
As the discussion on venues taking a merch cut from bands who play shows with them rages on, Supersonic Festival has confirmed its stance on the subject.
