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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

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 ...

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

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’...

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 ...

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. We ...

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 ...

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. The ...

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, ...

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

“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 ...

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...