
Matt Stocks
DJ, presenter, writer, photographer and podcaster Matt Stocks was a presenter on Kerrang! Radio before a year’s stint on the breakfast show at Team Rock Radio, where he also hosted a punk show and a talk show called Soundtrack Apocalypse. He then moved over to television, presenting on the Sony-owned UK channel Scuzz TV for three years, whilst writing regular features and reviews for Metal Hammer and Classic Rock magazine. He also wrote, produced and directed a feature-length documentary on Australian hard rock band Airbourne called It’s All For Rock ‘N’ Roll, and in 2017 launched his own podcast: Life in the Stocks. His first book, also called Life In The Stocks, was published in 2020. A second volume was published in April 2022.
Latest articles by Matt Stocks

Twin Atlantic take on Brixton Academy
By Matt Stocks published
How do the Glasgow foursome fare at their biggest London show?

10 more bands you must see at Groezrock: Saturday May 2
By Matt Stocks published
Here's the second part of your guide to the Belgian punk and hardcore festival

10 Bands You Must See at Groezrock: Friday May 1
By Matt Stocks published
Part one of your guide to Belgium's premier punk and hardcore festival

Life's A Gass
By Matt Stocks published
The balder half of Tenacious D gives the lowdown on his new project and working with Jack Black

Frank Iero: Lord of the Underworld
By Matt Stocks published
Former MCR man's London show is cause for Cellabration

Raketkanon: Meet Belgium's weirdest band
By Matt Stocks published
"We're not part of any scene," says Pieter-Paul Devos

A Short History Of Millencolin
By Matt Stocks published
Everything you need to know about the Swedish punks

10 bands you can't miss at Hit The Deck
By Matt Stocks published
Your essential guide to the rock, punk and hardcore weekender

Various Artists: Whatever Nevermind
By Matt Stocks published
Kylesa, Torche, Cave In and more tackle Nirvana's classic 1991 album

The second part of your guide to Halestorm's new album
By Matt Stocks published
Find out the inspirations behind Into The Wild Life

Track-by-track: Halestorm – Into The Wild Life
By Matt Stocks published
Guitarist Joe Hottinger reveals the stories behind the songs in this two-part guide

Ginger Wildheart lays his soul bare in Birmingham
By Matt Stocks published
Not yet ratedSouth Shield's finest brings his 'Songs & Words' tour to the home of metal

Kurt Cobain: About A Boy
By Matt Stocks published
Doc director Brett Morgen speaks to TeamRock about the challenges of making a film about the late Nirvana icon...

Anti-Flag: Viva la Evolution!
By Matt Stocks published
Justin Sane on the band's past, present and future

Turbowolf: Two Hands
By Matt Stocks published
The Bristolian foursome may have taken their sweet time with album two, but was it worth the wait?

Punks come out to play at Joe Strummer film premiere in London
By Matt Stocks published
'I Need A Dodge! Joe Strummer On The Run' out in April

Mojave Lords: The Desert Sessions
By Matt Stocks published
David Catching on his latest project and how to survive life in an unforgiving climate

Your Essential Guide To NOFX – Part 2
By Matt Stocks published
Now it's time to look at their 1997 release 'So Long And Thanks For All the Shoes' onwards...

Exclusive: Stream Mojave Lords' Album In Full
By Matt Stocks published
Plus: QOTSA collaborator David Catching offers track-by-track guide to their debut, 'Unf*ckwithable'

Famous Firsts: Sick Of It All
By Matt Stocks published
The firsts of SOIA's Lou Koller

Your Essential Guide To NOFX – Part 1
By Matt Stocks published
From 1988's 'Liberal Animation' to 1996's 'Heavy Petting Zoo'...
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