Why Soundgarden’s Superunknown Is The Best Grunge Album Ever
A 20th anniversary re-release proves that Cornell and co’s fourth album smashes anything from Nirvana and Pearl Jam, as if it was ever in doubt…
“I Was Black Sabbath’s Mystery Vocalist”
Tony “The Cat” Martin was said to be every bit as good as Dio, yet he was systematically booted out of Black Sabbath, and has since had his name white washed from the band’s history…
8 Reasons Why Iron Maiden Still Rock
They’re heavy metal legends and still going strong. Here’s why are better than ever…
5 Reasons Nick Cave Is
The Greatest
He’ll make sure God is always in the House and is the living embodiment of artistic integrity. First of all, though, let’s talk about that ‘tache…
Motörhead: The Complete Early Years Reviewed
Metal pioneers Motörhead have one hell of a back catalogue. However, with the whole lot being packaged as ‘greatest hits’ and sold for the price of two festival tickets, the questions is whether it’s worth the investment…
The Man Behind Nirvana, Muse And Sonic Youth: Butch Vig Interviewed
Butch Vig’s CV reads like a who’s who of rock. For his latest project, Butch has got together with some old friends and made one of the most surprising albums of the year.
Pussy Riot Have Succeeded By Exposing Russia’s Flimsy Democracy
The Russian judicial system has found Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism and religious hatred but the rest of the world has found the Russian state guilty of oppression and injustice…
Secret Garden Party 2012: Camels, Mud Wrestling And Backstage With Orbital
This year’s Secret Garden Party was a mud bath. No such problems backstage, though, as I caught up with Orbital to talk festivals, comebacks, and Mad Max…
Bloodshot Dawn And 4 More New Rock Bands To Check Out
stuck what to listen to on Spotify? iTunes full of the same old? Then get your ears on to these five hard rocking groups…
Dogshredder Q&A: Blisteringly Hard Rock From The Arse End Of Washington
If you like your guitar music noisy and coming at you at the speed of an oncoming freight train, then maybe you should tune your ears to Dogshredder, whose new EP Brass Tactics is out now…
The Eurovision 2012 Overview: Cyber Sex, Fireworks and Grannies
The Eurovision Crown has been fought for and won for another year, obviously not by the UK. Here’s the full run-down…