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

By Matt Mills Published
Award wins, all-star celebrations, a divisive AI avatar – these are the ways that Ozzy’s passing rocked the heavy metal world

By Liz Scarlett Published
From Black Sabbath to Björk, this is the music that moulded modern hard rock’s leading lady

By Liz Scarlett Published
The vocal dynamo looks back at her three decades on Italian metal’s frontlines

By Liz Scarlett Published
Blackwater Holylight have produced one of 2026's best metal albums, and they're proud to see their influence growing

By Liz Scarlett Published
Amalie Bruun (aka Myrkur) shares how she entered Eurovision to honour her late father, how she ended up on a viral SNL skit and why her five-year-old is friends with King Diamond

By Liz Scarlett Published
Nu gen provocateur Mimi Barks talks us through the songs that have defined her life

By Liz Scarlett Published
Starting out as a synthwave duo, Cwfen pivoted to ethereal doom metal after a fateful stormy night

By Matt Mills Published
The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups

By Scott Munro Last updated
I've picked out a selection of excellent Cyber Monday CD player deals that are still going. But be warned, the discounts could end at any time

By Scott Munro Last updated
Cyber Monday might officially be over, but we've found loads of CD deals that are still in play. Just be quick is you see something you want

By Scott Munro Last updated
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - from TV and film, to audiobooks and music... but be quick

By Scott Munro Last updated
Missed out on the Cyber Monday sales? Don't worry, as there's still time to grab a bargain - but don't delay

By Scott Munro Last updated
Cyber Monday is over but that doesn't mean to say the deals are, as you can still buy LPs at a reduced price - but be quick!

By Scott Munro Last updated
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over for another year, but even if you missed out, there are still some excellent deals to get if you're quick

By Liz Scarlett Published
Welcome maggots into your house with this Slipknot doormat available in EMP's Cyber Weekend sale, alongside other killer metal decor and home goods by Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden and more

By Liz Scarlett Published
RUN TO THE ETSY CYBER WEEKEND SALE AND SHOP FOR YOUR LIVES!

By Liz Scarlett Published
I'm definitely taking home this Lego bouquet of flowers for my other half, now with 28% off!

By Liz Scarlett Published
Buy yourself some cosy, oh-so-snuggly heavy metal pyjamas this winter and rep your favourite bands even whilst you sleep

By Liz Scarlett Published
Shoes, shoes, shoes! And they're all on sale at Hot Topic with huge savings. Here's a list of the best on offer this Cyber Weekend

By Scott Munro Last updated
The doors are closing on the Black Friday weekend - but you can still get top deals on TV, film & music streaming services

By Chris Barnes Last updated
The Black Friday weekend is in its closing stages, but there's still time for you to grab a record player discount

By Scott Munro Last updated
The Black Friday weekend is coming to an end, but if you're quick, you can still pick up LPs for an awesome price

By Scott Munro Last updated
The Black Friday weekend deals will soon be coming to a close - but there's still just enough time to save on turntables, speakers, headphones, streaming services, Lego sets & more

By Liz Scarlett Published
Ever wanted to cuddle a Demogorgon? Now you can, thanks to Hot Topic's Cyber Weekend sale where they're offering tonnes of Stranger Things merch at majorly discounted prices. Be fast!

By Liz Scarlett Published
Want to live deliciously this holiday season? Look no further than Etsy's Black Friday sale and this list of gothic gifts and Xmas treats, curated by yours truly
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