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The Playlist 14-05-2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:15:40 +0000

10 songs you should hear now! DISTURBED, INSIDE THE FIRE Oh yes, the bald nerk known as ‘Mad’ Davey Draiman is back and the Disturbed boys deliver another prime slab of towering alterna-metal to go mosh-mental to. Click here INNERPARTYSYSTEM, DON’T STOP If you’re looking for some beefy, groove-laden electro-rock then you’re gonna cream your pants at this stompy dance floor destroyer’s titanic chorus! Click here FILTER, LIKE AFTER LIE No one knew who Gerard Way was the last time Filter put out a record, and this slab of ear-friendly anthemic rock is a welcome return. Click here ALKALINE TRIO, HELP ME Yes, yes, yes, Alkaline Trio are back with another prime serving of catchy, dirty, punky fun. Hug your best friend as you punch along to the chorus! Click here GO:AUDIO, MADE UP STORIES Fuck-a-duck, Go:Audio know a thing or two about creating summery punk pop! A couple of spins and you’ll be asking Blink 18-who? Click here THE OFFSPRING, HAMMERHEAD What’s that we hear? Is that a whoa-oa coming this way!? Fuck yeah, The Offspring are back and taking no prisoners with this storming anthem! Click here THE NIGHT MARCHERS, I WANNA DEADBEAT YOU Bringing to mind the mighty Social Distortion The Night Marchers score with this one. And come on, they win points just for the title… Click here DEICIDE, IN THE EYES OF GOD The sun’s come out, everybody’s smiling – so thank Satan Deicide are here to flay that grin from your stupid face with this unrepentantly ugly explosion. Click here INVASION, MOONGAZER When the only thing that will cure those ills is a dose of psychedelic stoner thrashing take one prescription of Invasion and call us in the morning. Click here THEORY OF A DEADMAN, SO HAPPY There’s a small chance that this is an ironic title because they don’t sound overburdened with cheer, perhaps more like Alice In Chains without the drugs… Click here

Kerrang! Video Podcasts: GIAN 2008 (Saturday)

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:56:40 +0000

Kerrang! was ACCESS ALL AREAS at the Give It A Name Festival at London's Earls Court this past weekend. Simon and Katie conducted video interviews with all the stars... all of which are online now for you to view and/or download to your pod! You can also subscribe to the podcasts via iTunes - so they automatically download for your viewing pleasure every time we do one!! GOSH! SATURDAY VIDEOS FROM GIVE IT A NAME INCLUDE: Alkaline Trio, Chiodos, My American Heart, Mayday Parade, All Time Low and The Audition. Check them out HERE!

The Burning Question 14/05/2008

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:27:01 +0000

This week's Burning Question: PENDULUM ARE SET TO STORM THE UK CHARTS THIS WEEK: DO THE AUSSIE ROCK/RAVE MONSTERS DESERVE THEIR PLACE ON THE DOWNLOAD BILL? Post your comments below and you could appear in next week's Kerrang! magazine. Please remember to include a link to your MySpace profile so that, if we use your response, we can print a picture of you.

The Burning Question 07/05/2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:27:03 +0000

This week's Burning Question: TWO MONTHS AFTER THE RELEASE OF GHOSTS I-IV, NINE INCH NAILS HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW ALBUM THE SLIP FOR FREE VIA THEIR WEBSITE. IS TRENT WAGING WAR WITH THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? Post your comments below and you could appear in next week's Kerrang! magazine. Please remember to include a link to your MySpace profile so that, if we use your response, we can print a picture of you.

The Playlist 07-05-2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:45:46 +0000

10 songs you should hear now! DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE, I WILL POSSESS YOUR HEART Seattle’s Death Cab For Cutie make a grab for our internal organs with this epic nugget of coiling, textured melodies and breathy vocals. Lovely. Click here WEEZER, PORK AND BEANS God dammit, that pesky Rivers Cuomo really does shit out melodies that most bands would kill for. Okay, fine, we’ll admit it. We’re glad you’re back… Click here DEF LEPPARD, 9 LIVES They’ve probably had a few more than 9 lives by now, but fucking hell do Sheffield’s greatest musical export still know how to wield a chorus! Click here BONDED BY BLOOD, PSYCHOTIC PULSE In case you hadn’t noticed that thrash is BACK, Bonded By Blood are on hand to pummel you silly with this berserk charge of adrenalised fury. Click here ASHES DIVIDE, THE STONE Billy Howerdel, the other bald one in A Perfect Circle, returns with Ashes Divide and wielding the kind of titanic sweeping drama we love him for. Click here HIM, BLEED WELL No one does heartbroken goth metal better than HIM, and this live version of the stonking Bleed Well from their Digital Versatile Doom DVD firmly restakes this claim. Click here RUSH. THE WAY THE WIND BLOWS Opeth <> they had the weirdy-cred of Canuck proggers Rush. This cut from their new live album is an out there example of why. Click here TEXTURES, OLD DAYS BORN ANEW Textures couldn’t write a simple song if they tried and God bless ‘em for it! This is percussive, guitarified, polyrhythmically contorted, melodic metal Armageddon! Click here GAMA BOMB, HAMMER SLAMMER You want things fast, thrashy and metal as fuck? Then Gama Bomb are for you! Cut the sleeves off your denim jacket and go mental! Click here VENOM, STRAIGHT TO HELL Arrrrgh! Filth! Evil! The godfathers of black metal return louder, brasher and more obnoxious than ever. Click here

Give It A Name video podcasts - 2007!

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:40:25 +0000

As we get ready with baited breath for this year's Give It A Name festival, Kerrang.com takes a look back to the moves and shakers from last year’s festival. Check out our retro 2007 GIAN Kerrang! Video podcasts with HIM, Madina Lake, Fightstar, Brand New, The Used and many more!

The Burning Question 30/04/2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:48:48 +0000

This week's Burning Question: WITH WHITESNAKE’S NEW ALBUM ENTERING THE UK TOP 10, AND DEF LEPPARD’S LOOKING TO DO THE SAME – DOES THE KERRANG! READER WELCOME THE RETURN OF CLASSIC ROCK? Post your comments below and you could appear in next week's Kerrang! magazine. Please remember to include a link to your MySpace profile so that, if we use your response, we can print a picture of you.

The Playlist 30-04-2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:18:22 +0000

10 songs you should hear now! TESTAMENT, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE The Oakland thrash legends return with new album The Formation Of Damnation - and this tune perfectly showcases the chugging, galloping power of the old metal cronies. Bowl of Shreddies anyone? Click here OPEN HAND, UNTILTED The Californian melodic rockers give fans a taster of new material - as they begin work on their follow-up to the 2005 gem You And Me. Enter into a world of delicate plinky plonks and sunshine dreaming for your spring time evenings. Click here CENTURY, BLACK OCEAN Pennsylvanian metallers Century are one of the latest signings to famed heavy label Prosthetic Records. The title-track of their new release is a brutal onslaught on your senses - prepare for aural annihilation! Click here JUDAS PRIEST, NOSTRADAMUS The UK's most leather-bound metal kings preview their upcoming new album with the spine-tingling title-track ahead of the full-length June release. Strings, bellowing melodies and fist-clenching riffery - it's a bloody belter! Click here SHAPED BY FATE, They Told Me You Were Dead This week's Introducing stars stage an attack on your senses with their latest video. From high kicks and burly roars to satanic crows and zombie eyes - it must been seen to be believed. Click here VARIOUS ARTISTS, LEAVE IT ALONE Current and ex-members of Shadows Fall, Megadeth, Judas Priest and more join forces for a Dimebag Darrell tribute track - with all proceeds going to the Little Kids Rock foundation. A fitting metal tune in honour of the late Pantera guitarist. Click here FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS, WOAH OH ME VS EVERYONE Dallas' rising emo superstars let loose with a hip-shaking ditty from new album Underdog Alma Mater. Fans of Fall Out Boy, You Me At Six and Hellogoodbye should rush to add this to their favourites. Click here MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, NEVER WANTED TO DANCE New York industrial/punk/rock/techno/metal masters stream their new album If online - with the usual elephant-sized doses of 'What the fuck?'. Get your white gloves on and your hair gel at the ready! Click here OPETH, THE LOTUS EATER Prior to the June 1 release of new album Watershed, the epic Swedish metallers give fans a taster of what's to come. Churning instrumental brilliance and soaring melodic dream-weaving aplenty - it will not disappoint! Click here PENDULUM, Propane Nightmares The UK drum 'n' bass titans are set to play Milton Keynes with Linkin Park as part of the upcoming Projekt Revolution bill. Reach for the lasers with this, their new single, and check out the video too! Click here

Watch the new Bullet video!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:13:52 +0000

Check out Bullet For My Valentine's new video for Waking The Demon - now!

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The Burning Question 24/04/2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:49:38 +0000

This week's Burning Question: WEEZER HAVE REVEALED THE ARTWORK FOR THEIR THIRD SELF-TITLED ALBUM. WILL RIVERS CUOMO'S NEW COWBOY LOOK (see below) CATCH ON? Post your comments below and you could appear in next week's Kerrang! magazine. Please remember to include a link to your MySpace profile so that, if we use your response, we can print a picture of you.

Watch the new Johnny Truant video!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:41:43 +0000

Johnny Truant have finished work on their first video from upcoming new album No Tears For The Creatures (due June 2). The video for Death Rides can be viewed through these links below: Quicktime (High)

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The band will set off on the Kerrang! Most Wanted Tour with Cancer Bats and Hexes on May 12.

Watch the new Kids In Glass Houses video!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:35:10 +0000

In today's Kerrang! video podcast, your host Katie Parsons joins Welsh rockers Kids In Glass Houses on the set of their new video, Give Me What I Want. Aaannnddd we've also got a EXCLUSIVE first showing of the aforementioned promo clip for your viewing pleasure! You can either watch it below as a streaming YouTube clip or click here to download it as an MP4 for your iPod or follow this link to subscribe to the K! Video Podcast on iTunes.

Watch the new Death Cab video!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:57:05 +0000

Cult Washington rockers Death Cab For Cutie release their new single, I Will Posess Your Heart, through Atlantic Records on May 5. And, to celebrate, Kerrang! dot com have got an exclusive sneak preview of the accompanying video. All eight-minutes worth! Click here to check it out in streaming Windows Media. Death Cab For Cutie's new album, Narrow Stairs, will be released on May 12 and the band will play a sold-out show at London's Electric Ballroom on May 6.

Kill Hannah on the K! Video Podcast

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:06:49 +0000

Ever wondered what happens on a Kerrang! photoshoot? Well, in today's Kerrang! video podcast, your host Katie Parsons takes you behind the scenes at our recent photoshoot with cult Chicago alt rockers Kill Hannah! You can either watch it below as a streaming YouTube clip or click here to download it as an MP4 for your iPod or follow this link to subscribe to the K! Video Podcast on iTunes.

In related news, Kill Hannah will play an exclusive one-off Kerrang! Radio Raw! gig for an audience of just 200 fans. All 200 tickets will be given away FREE. Fans should listen out for on air competitions on Kerrang! 105.2 in the West Midlands or on Freeview Channel 722 or via DAB or visit www.kerrangradio.co.uk for opportunities to grab them! The show will take place on May 1, at The Institute at The Barfly in Birmingham.

Iggor answers your questions!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:14:23 +0000

A few weeks ago, you - the Kerrang! readers - put your questions to Iggor Cavalera. Here are his replies - exclusively for you and Kerrang! How long did it take to record the new album, were any of the songs originally intended for Soulfly/Sepultura ? (Paul, Barry, South Wales) Iggor: "We took about two weeks to record the drums where me and Max arranged and recorded the songs. They are all new exclusive tracks, never thought for any other project." How was it like to be re-united with your bro and did you ever think you would ever see your bro again? (tamara-axl-) Iggor: "Of course I thought I would see him again, he is my brother after all. It was amazing to be reunited with him but first as a family and then. Naturally we started working on music." First of all my great respect to you for your artistic capabilities! How do you stand between the duality of aggression and energy? And which direction are the two brothers in this subject going? (Thomas Clymans) Iggor: "Agression gives you energy and energy makes you more aggressive! WE are feeding each other with lots of energy!" How do you rate your new record alongside Schizophrenia? (Nick, Barrowlands) Iggor: "I like Schizophrenia as much as this one." Hi Iggor, As we know, you have another musical project with your wife, called Mix Hell. And your brother has been working with Soulfly since the last decade. So, Cavalera Conspiracy will be a side project for you guys or a full-time band ? (Pedro Ribei) Iggor: "It's a different format of a band/ project. Where we still do our personal stuff and also concentrate on this." Having been around the metal music industry for years, what are your top tips for a new band trying to make it? (Claudia Barker) Iggor: "Be always open minded and do not restrict your musical taste." Who would win in an arm wrestling match between you two brothers? (Simon, Basildon) Iggor: "Me of course!" Who is your favourite upcoming new drummer and new band? (Lucy via Myspace) Iggor: "New drummer for sure is Steve Slingeneyer from Soulwax and new band are LCD Soundsystem." What is your favourite track on the album to listen to and what is your favourite to play? (Dawn Collins) Iggor: "To listen 'Doom of All Fires', and to play 'Inflikted'." Thank you Iggor! Kerrang!

The Burning Question 17/04/2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:41:38 +0000

This week's Burning Question: WITH MANY THINKING THEIR CAREER WAS DEAD IN THE WATER, PUDDLE OF MUDD'S SINGLE PSYCHO HAS TOPPED THE US MODERN ROCK CHARTS FOR NINE WEEKS. WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON THE TRACK? Check it out on their MySpace HERE Post your comments below and you could appear in next week's Kerrang! magazine. Please remember to include a link to your MySpace profile so that, if we use your response, we can print a picture of you.

The Playlist 16-04-2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:38:58 +0000

10 songs you should hear now! THE GATES OF SLUMBER, TRAPPED IN THE WEB One thing you won’t be doing is slumbering while this six-legged unashamedly metal beast charges up and down your spine in the throes of hair flailing ecstasy! Click here SECRET LIVES! OF THE FREEMASONS, LIFE BEGINS AT 40OZ Oh yes indeed, this slice of prime sunshine soaked pop is an ode to none other than that most glorious of amber liquids – BEER! Big, brainless, good-time fun. Click here THE SUBWAYS, GIRLS & BOYS The Subways, purveyors of the finest in raucous rock tunes, are back and Girls & Boys will get you hurling yourself around like a twat. Promise. Click here IMPERIAL LEISURE, MAN ON THE STREET Parping brass, scratchy riffs, gang vocals, a chorus the size of Surrey – and the kitchen sink – are all thrown together here in this mighty ska anthem. Click here THE GUTTER TWINS, THE STATIONS If you’re looking for some whiskey-soaked, wrong side of the tracks, darkly brooding melancholy then look no further. If you’re looking for cheery pop, run! Click here CANCER BATS, HAIL DESTROYER Yes, hail the destroyer in all his smashing, crashing, nasty glory! Sounding more pissed off and utterly awesome than ever, Cancer Bats kill on this one. Click here THE PARLOR MOB, EVERYTHING YOU’RE BREATHING FOR If languid southern grooves are your thing then oh boy are you gonna be one excited mothertrucker when you wrap your ears around this puppy! Click here KILL HANNAH, KENNEDY Kill Hannah may well have found the perfect formula for amalgamating guitar-pop grooves and new wave suss. Kennedy is a humdinger thatíll have you smiling from ear-to-ear. Click here NOFX, HALF-EX Want to hear snippets of dozens of NOFX songs played live in quick succession? Here you go. The fastest, daftest band in the world. Click here HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, COME BACK HOME NEW Following the death of guitarist Casey Calvert, it’s great to see HH back in the saddle. Especially when the output is as strong as this honey-sweet slice of emo pop. Click here

Against Me! on the K! Video Podcast

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:30:17 +0000

In the latest edition of the Kerrang! Video Podcast K!'s deputy editor Daniel J. Lane joins this week's Kerrang! cover stars, punk rock heroes Against Me!, on the road in Germany. Find out what they really think of Panic At The Disco and see a live clip of the band playing new single, Stop!, live in Leipzig. You can either watch it below as a streaming YouTube clip or click here to download it as an MP4 for your iPod or follow this link to subscribe to the K! Video Podcast on iTunes.

Kerrang! Tour 2008! - WATCH AGAIN!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:53:02 +0000

The Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2008 was three weeks of crazy, rock 'n' roll, super fun! Every day, Kerrang! hosted video interviews with the band on the tour - chatted to YOU fans at the shows - and held a gallery for all the best photos of the most awesome moments from every one of the nationwide dates. These photos, videos and blogs are still online... and can be viewed for your pleasure 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. How? Just head along to: Tour.Kerrang.Com - and relive the magic!

Watch the new Simple Plan video!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:46:21 +0000

Canadian pop punk heroes Simple Plan release their new single, Your Love Is A Lie, on Monday April 21 and Kerrang! dot com have got an exclusive sneak peek at the accompanying video! Click here to check it out in streaming Windows Media^TM.