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The story of Prince's Purple Rain, this year's viral Stranger Things needle drop
By Nick Hasted published
Prince's Purple Rain was the epic ballad that reclaimed rock for black musicians and is now ingrained in popular culture

What are the best earplugs for concerts in 2026? Here are my top picks as a gig-going regular
By Chris Corfield last updated
Myself and the Louder team have put a number of concert-ready earplugs through their paces to see which are the best choices

Slipknot tore Europe a new one during their tour this summer – this pro-shot footage from a Spanish festival proves it
By Matt Mills published
The nine-piece played a particularly destructive show at Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Spain in June

Watch fiery pro-shot footage of Gojira playing Olympic anthem Ah! Ça Ira! live at Bloodstock festival this summer
By Matt Mills published
The metal stars kept the French Revolutionary spirit alive with their show in Derbyshire in August

The Orb announce live performance of Metallic Spheres with Saucerful Of Secrets musicians in August
By Jerry Ewing published
Saucerful Of Secrets guitarist Lee Harris and keyboardist Dom Beken will join The Orb for the August performance of Metallic Spheres

Ice Nine Kills' A Work Of Art is metal's most shocking show: Review
By Rich Hobson published
Even if they don't carry on (Silver) Screaming, Ice Nine Kills prove they're ready for the big leagues with the brilliantly bonkers A Work Of Art tour

King Crimson affiliates BEAT announce one-off London show for June
By Jerry Ewing published
Adrian Belew, Danny Carey, Tony Levin and Steve Vai will play their first UK show as BEAT in June

Primal Scream revisit the politically-charged XTRMNTR, 25 years on
By Paul Brannigan published
Primal Scream deliver storming run through 2000's XTRMNTR at special Roundhouse show

"A diverse, daring and deeply emotional lineup!" Soen and The Ocean announced as headliners for next year's Be Prog! My Friend
By Jerry Ewing published
Be Prog! My Friend takes place on September 27 and 28 and will also feature The Dear Hunter, Einar Solberg, Green Carnation, Agent Fresco, Rendezvous Point and more...
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