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Milk Teeth’s Becky Blomfield opens up on misogyny, sexism at live shows
Shirley Manson. Hayley Williams. Brody Dalle. Courtney Love. Taylor Momsen. Becky Blomfield.
These are just a few of the strong, inspirational and brilliant women who lead some of the most awesome bands in our scene.
While the majority of us giggers are decent and civilized human beings who attend shows to enjoy live music over a few jars with our buddies, sadly there are a minority of people who
11 funniest metal memes to get you excited for the UK’s Bloodstock Open Air fest
Remember Woodstock? That mellow, hippy, psychedelic and iconic event that took place in New York’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in 1969?
Well, the U.K.’s Bloodstock is a lot like it.
Except, it’s not. Not at all. Not in the slightest, actually.
Bloodstock Open
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Code Orange’s priceless endorsements from some of the biggest names in metal
When Code Orange first started out in 2008, they were called “Code Orange Kids” because that’s precisely what they were – kids.
Read more: 10 best metal albums of 2017, so far
Fast-forward almost a decade and they’ve dropped “Kids” from their band name, gained a wealth of experience from touring the globe (both supporting reputable artists and playing headlining shows) and have been signed to the
13 statues, murals dedicated to musicians and where you can find them
Some of the greatest musicians and rock stars that have ever lived are sadly no longer with us. Although their music will live on forever, they themselves have since become muses for artists – painters, sculptors and photographers alike – who have immortalized these stars in their own personalized and innovative creations.
If you’...
8 reasons why Download Festival is giving us serious FOMO
Download is inarguably the U.K.’s premier rock and metal festival. It’s been taking place annually since 2003 on the hallowed grounds of Donington Park in middle England, a site known as “the spiritual home of rock.”
Download Festival isn’t just a live music event: It’s a movement. It’s a community of rock and metal
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Set It Off, Too Close To Touch talk about playing Manchester 48 hours after terrorist attack
Last week, the live music scene was shaken to its very core on a world stage following the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester, U.K.
Read more: Musicians react to tragedy at Manchester concert
Set It Off and Too Close To Touch were in the country and booked to play their own gig at the city’s beloved Sound Control venue a mere 48 hours after the devastating incident.
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The top 10 rock songs turned lounge songs, by the Lounge Kittens
Ever heard of the Lounge Kittens before?
If you haven’t, just imagine Richard Cheese fathering a trio of vivacious, colorful, talented ladies who effortlessly ooze sass.
Hailing from the British seaside town of Southampton, Jenny Deacon, Timia Gwendoline and Zan Lawther have been regulars on the U.K. li
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Bury Tomorrow Revealed As ‘Secret Special Guests’ For UK’s Slam Dunk Festival
Now in its 11th year, the U.K.’s Slam Dunk Festival continues to go from strength to strength. It started out as a one-dayer in Leeds, then expanded to Hatfield (just outside of London) in 2010 and subsequently added Birmingham as a third site just last year.
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Podcasts all music-lovers need to check out
Over a decade ago, the words “iPod” and “broadcast” were blended together and the term “podcast” was born.
In a world where content is king, the competition for our eyes and ears is more intense than it’s ever been. If you have a podcast app on your phone,
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While She Sleeps frontman opens up on overcoming differences for Bring Me The Horizon collaboration
Last summer, the rock world received the earth-shattering news that Architects guitarist Tom Searle had died, following a three year battle with cancer. He was only 28 years old.
Tom had been absent from various Architects’ shows for over a year without explanation, so his passing was both shocking and devastating for many; and particularly heartbreaking as he left behind his twin brother and band
Avenged Sevenfold’s 10 most emotional songs
“Warmness On The Soul”—Sounding The Seventh Trumpet
Long before they were the international rockstars they are today, Avenged Sevenfold were just five boys from Huntington Beach, California, jamming and writing songs. In 2001, they released their debut album, Sounding The Seventh Trumpet, a joint venture between Goodlife Recordings and Hopeless Records. Smack-bang in th
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8 incredible rock covers of hip-hop songs
We all love a good cover song—when it’s done right. Come correct or don’t come at all, as they say. So when an artist steps out of their comfort zone by embracing a different genre entirely and then absolutely smashes it, they deserve our utmost respect.
Here are eigh...