
Jack Rogers
Jack has yet to hear a breakdown that he hasn't fallen head over heels for. First putting pen to paper for Louder in 2023, he loves nothing more than diving straight into the feels with every band he gets to speak to. On top of bylines in Prog, Rock Sound and Revolver, you’ll also often find him losing his voice at a Lincoln City match or searching for London’s best vegan kebab.
Latest articles by Jack Rogers

Scene Queen's new track 18+ is a scathing takedown of misogyny and abuse in the rock scene - and it's long overdue
By Jack Rogers published
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
By Jack Rogers published
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
By Jack Rogers published
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
By Jack Rogers published
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
By Jack Rogers published
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.

Dez Fafara reunited Coal Chamber "from his deathbed" when he was battling COVID-19
By Jack Rogers published
Coal Chamber are set to play their first shows in eight years in 2023, and it all stemmed from vocalist Dez Fafara almost dying of COVID-19.

Mike Shinoda states that Linkin Park will never do a Chester Bennington hologram tour
By Jack Rogers published
With hologram tours still as divisive as ever, Mike Shinoda has reassured us that we will never see Linkin Park doing one with Chester Bennington.

This video of BABYMETAL performing Monochrome in one take shows off just how amazing their voices really are
By Jack Rogers published
BABYMETAL have taken part in a performance for The First Take, sharing a flawless execution of their track Monochrome in just one take.

Lorna Shore's Will Ramos covering Sleep Token's Chokehold is one of the most beautiful and brilliant things you will hear today
By Jack Rogers published
Lorna Shore's Will Ramos has once again shown off his incredible vocal range, tackling one of Sleep Token's newest epics.

Watch Electric Callboy's spine-tingling performance of Hypa Hypa in front of 20,000 people at their sold-out show in Cologne
By Jack Rogers published
The rise and rise of Electric Callboy has hit another massive milestone with the band performing to 20,000 people just down the road from their home town.

Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas inspired an easter egg in Scream 6 that pays tribute to Wes Craven
By Jack Rogers published
Ice Nine Kills' connection to horror gets deeper and deeper, with Spencer Charnas suggesting something special in memory of Scream's original director Wes Craven.

The 10 best new songs you need to hear this week
By Rich Hobson published
Devildriver, Employed To Serve and Swollen Teeth are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Watch Rammstein demonstrate why they were always destined for greatness at a show in Köln back in 1996
By Jack Rogers published
Rammstein are now renowned as one of the world's most extravagant and unpredictable live acts. The truth is that nearly 30 years ago, that sentiment was exactly the same.

Mike Shinoda releases new track In My Head, taken from the Scream 6 soundtrack
By Jack Rogers published
As well as producing Demi Lovato's contribution to Scream 6, Mike has also put together his own haunting offering.

Bullet For My Valentine announced as headliners for 2000trees Festival
By Jack Rogers published
Bullet For My Valentine are going to be heading to Cheltenham this Summer for a line-up topping appearance at the wonderful 2000trees.

This footage of Slipknot performing at Ozzfest 1999 feels like the start of something truly extraordinary
By Jack Rogers published
Slipknot played in the middle of the day on the second stage at Ozzfest 1999, but their performance sent ripples all the way to the top.

A metal band got their fans to play Twister in the middle of the mosh-pit, and it is absolute chaos
By Jack Rogers published
Archspire recently pulled out the Twister mat in the middle of a show, and it may be the catalyst for more mosh-based games in the future.

Ghost's Mary On A Cross is now certified Silver in the UK
By Jack Rogers published
Ghost's viral hit continues to go from strength to strength, this time giving them their first certification in the UK.

Watch Avenged Sevenfold get interviewed by Jamey Jasta on Headbangers Ball back in 2004
By Jack Rogers published
Shortly after releasing Waking The Fallen, and whilst on tour with My Chemical Romance, a fresh-faced A7X talked Warped Tour and classic rock influences with Hatebreed's finest.

A look back at Mudvayne's brilliant and bonkers appearance at the MTV VMAs in 2001
By Jack Rogers published
Back at the turn of the Millenium, Mudvayne took the MTV VMAs by storm and rubbed shoulders with the likes of Usher, Gwen Stefani and Mick Jagger. This is how it all played out.

Nita Strauss is going to be rejoining Alice Cooper for his 2023 US tour dates
By Jack Rogers published
Nita Strauss has been playing guitar in Demi Lovato's live band recently, but it's been confirmed she will be back out with Alice Cooper in due course.

A metal band is going to be representing Germany at this year's Eurovision Song Contest and they are quite something
By Jack Rogers published
Lord Of The Lost are officially bringing the riffs to the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool later this year.

This video of Fred Durst playing Korn a demo of Limp Bizkit's Hot Dog in 2000 is pure nu metal history
By Jack Rogers published
Filmed backstage at the KROQ Weenie Roast back in 2000, Fred and Korn rocking out to Limp Bizkit's classic track before it was even released feels incredibly special.

Bad Omens' extraordinary show in London cemented their place as one of metal's most exciting and essential breakthrough bands
By Jack Rogers published
Beautiful, bludgeoning and bold, Bad Omens' second of three sold-out nights in London felt like a moment that will be remembered as a pivotal point of their story.
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