
Stephen Hill
Stephen joined the Louder team as a co-host of the Metal Hammer Podcast in late 2021, eventually becoming a regular contributor to the magazine. He has since written hundreds of articles for Metal Hammer, Classic Rock and Louder, specialising in punk, hardcore and 90s metal. He also presents the Trve. Cvlt. Pop! podcast with Gaz Jones and makes regular appearances on the Bangers And Most podcast.
Latest articles by Stephen Hill

The Flaming Lips' 16 studio albums ranked
By Stephen Hill published
Ranking the audio wonders of Wayne Coyne's Oklahoma City weirdos, from the most out-there to the truly essential

Every Eminem album ranked from worst to best
By Stephen Hill published
We rank Eminem's catalogue, from overlooked debut Infinite to most recent opus, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)

Album Of The Week Club review: De-Loused In The Comatorium by The Mars Volta
By Classic Rock Magazine published
From the ashes of post-hardcore punks At The Drive-In something stirred, and it was proggy

The 10 bands that defined Bloodstock 2024
By Rich Hobson published
From Green Lung's massive midday set on Friday to Hatebreed's "Ball of Death", these are the sets that defined Bloodstock 2024.

The 50 most metal movie moments ever
By Metal Hammer published
From the sinister appearance of Count Orlok to Iron Man rocking out to AC/DC, these are the 50 most metal movie moments ever

“They’re unquestionably ready for the big time”: Malevolence break records (and a good few bodies) with weekend-stealing Bloodstock set
By Stephen Hill published
At Bloodstock Open Air, Sheffield nasties Malevolence rile up a passionate crowd – to the point that they break a festival record for crowd-surfing

“A good show as opposed to a legendary one”: Architects don’t quite rise to the occasion at first-ever UK festival headline show
By Stephen Hill published
At Bloodstock Open Air, Architects play a set stacked with modern anthems – but they don’t treat headlining a UK fest for the first time like it’s a big deal

Every Run-D.M.C. album ranked from worst to best
By Stephen Hill published
We rank the discography of one of hip hop's singularly most influential and important groups

The essential guide to every album by The 1975
By Stephen Hill published
The 1975 are one of the UK's best-known and most celebrated rock bands: here's how Matty Healy's band fearlessly climbed into the spotlight, and stayed there

Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium: a master at work
By Stephen Hill published
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: the world's greatest rock 'n' roll revue

How Power Trip rose again following the tragic loss of Riley Gale to deliver 2024's most welcome surprise comeback
By Stephen Hill published
They've earned Grammy nominations and made a fan of Gerard Way, now Power Trip are looking at what comes next

The 100 Songs That Changed Metal
By Metal Hammer published
From founding fathers like Black Sabbath, Rainbow and Judas Priest to metal's modern leaders such as Ghost, Sleep Token and Spiritbox, these are the songs that have defined a genre

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month
By Rich Hobson published
From Justin Chancellor's alt-metal side project MTVoid to Ukrainian black metallers They Came From Visions, German folk metal heroes Tvinna and hardcore mob Going Off, these are the bands you need to hear in July 2024

A conversation with Joey Valance & Brae, rap's most energetic and hilarious duo
By Stephen Hill published
We talk to the hip hop tag team bringing some much needed silly energy back to rap

11 acts that defined Glastonbury 2024
By Liz Scarlett published
From a modern hip hop great to a pop punk princess, these epic Glasto performances shone brightest

Justice close out Glastonbury's West Holts stage with a thunderously heavy, effortlessly cool set for the ages
By Stephen Hill published
Justice show why it's possible to go harder than many rock bands without so much as picking up as a guitar

Dexys might roll back the years beautifully at Glastonbury
By Stephen Hill published
Dexys roll back the years with a classy and career-affirming set

Skindred steal Friday night at Glastonbury
By Stephen Hill published
Skindred don't do bad sets, but this was something special

The Streets bring some magnificent chaos to Glastonbury's Other Stage
By Stephen Hill published
Mike Skinner and his crew tear Glasto a new one in style

Bloc Party's stunning Glastonbury set shows why they were always far too good for the 2000s indie landfill scene
By Stephen Hill published
Bloc Party put on a stellar showing on Saturday afternoon on Glastonbury's Other Stage

London punks High Vis take on Glastonbury, and win
By Stephen Hill published
London's High Vis bring grit and passion to Worthy Farm

“This is the best gig ever!” Voice of Baceprot thrill Glastonbury, and vice versa
By Stephen Hill published
Voice of Baceprot storm Glastonbury in thrilling fashion

Kneecap are the most lairy band Glastonbury has seen in years
By Stephen Hill published
Kneecap, Ireland's most provocative rap group, kick off Saturday at Glastonbury in rude and raucous fashion
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