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Zeal & ArdorZeal & Ardor

Review

Zeal & Ardor at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 22/09/24

Avant-garde black metal and African spirituals collide into one of the most exciting bands in rock

A photo of the band Boston Manor against a dark backgroundA photo of the band Boston Manor against a dark background

Interview

Stage times: Boston Manor 

Mike Cunniff of Boston Manor walks us through his gig history – from Preston pubs to the biggest stages in Europe

Thursday play Outbreak Festival 2024Thursday play Outbreak Festival 2024

Review

Outbreak festival 2024: as it happened

Hardcore got nostalgic as Nothing, The Hotelier, Joyce Manor, Thursday and more all delivering epic anniversary sets

American Football at Outbreak festival 2024American Football at Outbreak festival 2024

Review

American Football close out Outbreak Festival 2024

Outbreak festival ends with a glorious whimper, not a bang – and no-one does it better than American Football

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green DayBillie Joe Armstrong of Green Day

Review

Green Day at Old Trafford, 21/06/24

Dookie turns 30, American Idiot turns 20 and Manchester turns into Green Day's biggest ever birthday party

Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil performs at Alexandra Palace on April 13, 2024Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil performs at Alexandra Palace on April 13, 2024

Review

Pierce The Veil at Alexandra Palace, 13/04/24

Seven years late, Pierce The Veil bridge the generation gap at a celebrational Ally Pally showcase

Loz Taylor of While She SleepsLoz Taylor of While She Sleeps

Interview

While She Sleeps: “It’s always exciting when a band tries new things”

Loz Taylor talks nostalgia, negativity and new directions ahead of upcoming album, SELF HELL

Kid KapichiKid Kapichi

Interview

Kid Kapichi: “If we sound like a broken record, it’s because the record is broken”

Liam Gallagher's favourite new band are here to conquer the divide

Jaz Coleman of Killing JokeJaz Coleman of Killing Joke

Interview

Stage Times: Jaz Coleman

A personal history of Killing Joke – starring the President of the Czech Republic and girl who might have been a vampire

Knocked LooseKnocked Loose

Review

Knocked Loose at O2 Forum Kentish Town, 10/03/24

The metalcore wave crashes in Kentish Town for "the best show" Knocked Loose have ever played