Articles by: Rosie Solomon

Tom Morello-approved riotstarters Nova Twins are ripping up the rulebook

By Rosie Solomon last updated 28 July 22

“We want to smash barriers!”: Nova Twins are the most exciting new band in Britain, and they’ve got the Mercury nomination to prove it

SeeYouSpaceCowboy's Connie Sgarbossa: "This isn't about triumph over adversity - there is no happy ending yet"

By Rosie Solomon published 4 January 22

San Diego sasscore livewires SeeYouSpaceCowboy draw on addiction, darkness, humour and hope with The Romance Of Affliction

10 songs for Samhain to bring Satan to the celebration

By Rosie Solomon, Jonathan Selzer last updated 30 October 21

Our 10 favourite, uplifting anthems to add some devilry to your bacchanalian revelry

Dana Dentata's pantychrist: Toronto’s rap/metal warrior sharpens her teeth

By Rosie Solomon published 1 September 21

Rap/metal provocateur Dana Dentata takes on her demons for second album, pantychrist

11 bands redefining folk metal around the world

By Rosie Solomon last updated 21 July 21

From Mexico to China, we count down the killer bands that are incorporating their own cultures and traditions into metal

Out of the closet and into the pit: the queer artists revolutionising extreme metal

By Rosie Solomon last updated 19 March 21

Why queer artists are making some of today’s best extreme metal

7 essential non-metal albums all metalheads need in their lives

By Rosie Solomon published 5 January 21

We've rounded up the best non-metal sounds for lovers of heavy – because sometimes you can headbang to hyperpop too

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The 10 best albums of 2020 you haven't heard

By Rosie Solomon published 17 December 20

Heavy music's underground scenes have been crawling with essential releases this year – but many of them haven't had the listeners they deserve. Here, 10 overlooked albums that require your attention

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