Latest articles by Matt Mills
Deafheaven's new album is tailor-made to shut whinging mouths
After straying from their black metal roots in recent years, Deafheaven come screeching back on Lonely People With Power
“This is less a concert than a hard rock workout.”
New Delhi’s viral superstars keep a sold-out O2 Forum Kentish Town singing and screaming for their entire 60-minute set
The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga announces debut album with her heavy metal band The Yagas
The Oscar-nominated actor and her band will release Midnight Minuet next month
Evanescence release new song Afterlife from Devil May Cry TV series soundtrack, have their next album in the works
It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Amy Lee and co.
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is releasing a comic book compilation with soil from William Blake’s grave
Ever wanted to own a comic printed using the dirt that surrounds William Blake’s dead body? Bruce Dickinson’s got you covered!
Steven Wilson: “I’ve been touring around indie record stores, and I’ve yet to meet anyone who’s even heard of Playboi Carti”
Wilson and Carti’s new albums were engaged in a two-horse race for UK chart supremacy last week
Watch Paramore’s Hayley Williams join Deftones to sing Minerva in Nashville
Williams previously joined the nu metal-era idols for a performance of Passenger in 2010
Adrian Smith names his favourite Iron Maiden song, even though it’s “awkward” to play
“That riff is kind of awkward. But I like the song.”
Cradle Of Filth’s singer claims Ed Sheeran tried to turn a Toys R Us into a live music venue
The plan was unfortunately shot down by Ipswich City Council
This metalcore band want their new song to be John Cena’s theme now he’s a bad guy
Appropriately enough, it’s called Villain Arc
Powerwolf announce biggest-ever UK show at 12,500-cap. Wembley Arena
Everybody’s favourite German metal werewolf sex cult will reach a new apex in March 2026
Hear Jack Black and Dave Grohl team up with Ozzy Osbourne’s producer on new song
The star-studded collaboration is part of the soundtrack for Black’s new film A Minecraft Movie
Ghost’s Tobias Forge says he’s “technically a solo artist”: “My job is a group effort”
To be fair, where’s the lie?
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is open to making another Load-style album
As controversial as Metallica’s 90s rock tangent was, Kirk Hammett says re-exploring that side of their sound isn’t off the table
Blood Dynasty might be Arch Enemy's boldest album yet - even if they didn't totally burn the rulebook
Mixing some bold experimentation with the kind of full-throttle heavy metal thunder you'd expect, Blood Dynasty continues Arch Enemy's hot streak
Propagandhi: “The KKK were phoning my house and threatening me”
Canada’s premiere punks talk about their new album At Peace, searching for comfort in the chaos and antagonising the KKK
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces new book with help from Jason Momoa
The Collection: Kirk Hammett, announced in a video narrated by Aquaman star Jason Momoa, offers a look at the Metallica player’s famously massive guitar stash
Wardruna just led a Nordic ritual in London’s most beautiful venue, and I’ve never seen anything like it before
Supported by cellist extraordinaire Jo Quail, the shaman dazzle with their powerful voices and mystical production
Halsey went to see hardcore breakout stars Knocked Loose live last night
Noted metalcore fan Halsey has joined Billie Eilish and Demi Lovato in revealing they love a bit of Knocked Loose
Watch Dua Lipa cover AC/DC’s Highway To Hell during tour stop in Australia
Watch one of Britain’s biggest pop stars lay down a stunning rock vocal on the first night of her 2025 Radical Optimism tour
Mastodon are looking for their next guitar player – and they have a very specific list of requirements
Longtime guitarist Brent Hinds left the sludge/prog metal favourites earlier this month
Dave Lombardo looks back on the day he drummed in Metallica
When Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich was taken ill before Download festival 2004, Lombardo and Slipknot’s Joey Jordison filled in
Ever wanted to hear Cyndi Lauper go goth? Try this cover of I Drove All Night by Scandi supergroup Cemetery Skyline
Turns out, whether it sounds happy or sad, Lauper’s 1989 anthem is still incredible
