
Matt Mills
Louder’s resident Gojira obsessive was still at uni when he joined the team in 2017. Since then, Matt’s become a regular in Metal Hammer and Prog, at his happiest when interviewing the most forward-thinking artists heavy music can muster. He’s got bylines in The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, NME and many others, too. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably find him skydiving, scuba diving or coasteering.
Latest articles by Matt Mills

Deafheaven's new album is tailor-made to shut whinging mouths
By Matt Mills published
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.”
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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”
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
“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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
Appropriately enough, it’s called Villain Arc

Powerwolf announce biggest-ever UK show at 12,500-cap. Wembley Arena
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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”
By Matt Mills published
To be fair, where’s the lie?

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is open to making another Load-style album
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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”
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
Longtime guitarist Brent Hinds left the sludge/prog metal favourites earlier this month

Dave Lombardo looks back on the day he drummed in Metallica
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
Turns out, whether it sounds happy or sad, Lauper’s 1989 anthem is still incredible
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