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
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