Kerrang! Explained

Kerrang!
Editor:Luke Morton
Staff Writer:Nick Ruskell, David McLaughlin, Emily Carter, Tom Shepherd, Ethan Fixell, Christopher Krovatin, Cat Jones
Publisher:Wasted Talent Ltd
Founder:Alan Lewis
Country:United Kingdom
Based:London
Language:English
Issn:0262-6624

Kerrang! is a British music webzine and quarterly magazine that primarily covers rock, punk and heavy metal music. Since 2017, the magazine has been published by Wasted Talent Ltd (the same company that owns electronic music publication Mixmag).[1] The magazine was named onomatopoeically after the sound of a "guitar being struck with force".

Kerrang! was first published on 6 June 1981 as a one-off "Heavy Metal Special" from the now-defunct Sounds newspaper. Due to the popularity of the issue, the magazine became a monthly publication, before transitioning into a weekly in 1987. Initially devoted to the new wave of British heavy metal and the rise of hard rock acts,[2] Kerrang! musical emphasis has changed several times, focusing on grunge, nu metal, post-hardcore, emo and other alternative rock and metal genres over the course of its forty-year publication history. In 2001, it became the best-selling British music weekly, overtaking NME.

After publishing a total of 1,818 issues, Kerrang! ceased publication of their weekly magazine in March 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst continuing as an online publication featuring digital "cover stories". In December 2021, the print edition of Kerrang! was revived, and is now published on a quarterly basis.

History

1980s

Kerrang! was founded in 1981. The editor of the weekly music magazine Sounds, Alan Lewis, suggested that Geoff Barton edit a one-off special edition focusing on the new wave of British heavy metal phenomenon and on the rise of other hard rock acts.[3] Billed as a "Sounds Heavy Metal Special", Kerrang! first issue was published on 6 June 1981.[4] Angus Young of AC/DC appeared on Kerrang!s first cover. According to Alan Lewis, the first issue reportedly sold out within days of its publication, and the magazine began being published on a monthly basis. In February 1982, after only eight issues, Kerrang! frequency was doubled by its publisher, Spotlight Publications (owned by United Newspapers). Starting with issue 148 in 1987, the publication went weekly. During the 1980s and early 1990s the magazine placed many thrash metal and glam metal acts on the cover, including Tigertailz, Mötley Crüe, Slayer, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Poison, and Venom. The term thrash metal was first coined in the music press by Kerrang! journalist Malcolm Dome, in reference to the Anthrax song "Metal Thrashing Mad".[5] [6] Prior to this Metallica's James Hetfield had referred to their sound as "power metal".[7]

1990s

In April 1991, Spotlight/United Newspapers sold Kerrang! to EMAP Metro (now known as Ascential plc).[8] Although Kerrang! had an average weekly circulation of 58,685 by this point and was making profits of £1 million a year, the publication had been faced with significant competition from RAW magazine, also owned by EMAP. British journalist David Hepworth, who launched a number of titles for EMAP in the 1980s, said: "We [EMAP] had made it nearly impossible for Spotlight to publish Kerrang! profitably because we promoted RAW and they had to promote back, and that ate into their margins." EMAP moved Kerrang! offices to Carnaby Street in London's West End.

In April 1992, Barton left his post as the magazine's editor, and was replaced by Robyn Doreian. Although her tenure as editor was brief, Doreian would balance the magazine's focus between heavy metal and the growing alternative music scene, following the unexpected success of grunge acts such as Nirvana. Phil Alexander became the new editor of Kerrang! in June 1993. Alexander felt that the magazine was lagging behind RAW in terms of its coverage of newer bands, and Kerrang! emphasis began to largely eschew previously featured glam/metal acts in favour of modern acts, such as Hole, Nine Inch Nails, Kyuss, Corrosion of Conformity and Machine Head. During the Britpop era, the magazine would largely focus on heavier "Britrock" acts such as The Wildhearts, Manic Street Preachers, Terrorvision and Therapy?. Starting in 1995, Kerrang! began covering the nu metal genre after one of the magazine's journalists, Mörat, was introduced to Korn by Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn. During the late 1990s, the magazine would end up covering the likes of Limp Bizkit, System of a Down, Deftones and Slipknot, and various other punk rock, hip-hop and hardcore acts.

2000s – 2020s

In April 2000, Paul Rees became the new editor for Kerrang!. In 2001, Kerrang! overtook NME as the biggest selling music weekly in the United Kingdom, bolstered by its coverage of nu metal.[9] [10] [11] By mid-2002, the magazine had a circulation of 83,988 copies per week. After Rees left them to edit Q magazine, former Kerrang! reviews editor Ashley Bird appointed editor from 2003 to 2005.[12] Following his departure, Paul Brannigan took over as editor in May 2005.[13] In the mid-to-late 2000s, the genre focus of Kerrang! shifted once more, with a new emphasis on emo, post-hardcore, pop-punk and metalcore music, coinciding with the decline of nu metal. Furthermore, the magazine continued to occasionally feature more established bands such as Iron Maiden and Metallica on the cover.[14] In 2006, the magazine's circulation stood at 80,186 copies.[15]

In 2008, EMAP sold its consumer magazines to Bauer Media Group. Brannigan left Kerrang! in 2009 and Nichola Browne was appointed editor.[16] She later stepped down in April 2011. Former NME features editor and GamesMaster deputy editor James McMahon was appointed as editor on 6 June 2011.[17]

In April 2017, Kerrang! magazine, its website, and the K! Awards were purchased by Mixmag Media, publisher of dance monthly Mixmag, along with assets related to defunct style magazine The Face. Mixmag has since formed parent company Wasted Talent, which relaunched Kerrang! as a digital-first title, while continuing to publish a weekly print edition. Former Editor-in-Chief Phil Alexander was appointed Global Creative Director on 3 August 2017.[18] Bauer retained ownership of Kerrang! Radio and the Box Plus Network will continue to operate Kerrang! TV as before.[19] [1] An updated Kerrang! logo was debuted in mid-2017 before the magazine received a complete redesign during 2018.[20]

On 13 March 2020, after publishing a total of 1,818 issues, publication of the weekly print edition of Kerrang! was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kerrang! website continued to run articles as normal. On 29 July 2020, the magazine debuted its first weekly digital 'cover story' long-form article, announcing Corey Taylor's first solo album CMFT (2020).[21] In December 2021, a one-off print edition of Kerrang! was published, celebrating the return of live music events in the UK.[22] Sales of this magazine proved successful enough that a second stand-alone print magazine was published in April 2022.[23] The magazine continues to be published on a quarterly basis.[24] [25] [26] [27]

International editions

Emap launched Kerrang! Australia in the late 1990s. Unlike its weekly counterpart in the UK, the Australian edition was published monthly due to stiff competition from free local music publications. Kerrang! is also published in Spanish and German. Kerrang announced its aim to expand into the US in March 2018.

In March 2018, following a magazine redesign, Kerrang! announced it would be expanding to the United States, with an office in New York run by Ethan Fixell. The goal would be to generate US-centric content, events, and brand partnerships.[28]

Website

Kerrang!'s website, www.kerrang.com, was launched in summer 2001 by Dan Silver. Kerrang!'s parent company Emap acquired the domain name from a Norwegian cybersquatter by the name of Steingram Stegane for a token sum of £666.[29]

Kerrang!'s website features news and features on both contemporary and classic rock bands, as well as previewing upcoming events. The website hosts Kerrang!'s online shop, podcasts, message board, TV and radio segments ensuring more opportunities to sell associated merchandise and products.[30] In 2001, Kerrang! launched its own online forum with the "rants and raves" section taking up most of the traffic. According to Alexa www.kerrang.com is ranked 83,545th globally, and 33,532nd in the U.S.[31]

Other ventures

Kerrang! Awards

See main article: Kerrang! Awards. Since 1993, the magazine has held an annual awards ceremony to mark the most successful bands in the interests of their readers. The awards became one of Britain's most recognised events by the now defunct Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, often listing some of the winners in their annual round-up of the previous year. The event is presented by major music celebrities, with many others outside the industry who attend the event.[32]

After a year hiatus, the Awards were relaunched in 2018, with notable guests that included Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, Tony Iommi, Corey Taylor, and Dave Grohl, among others.[33] After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony returned in June 2022, with the reader nominations period beginning in April 2022.[34]

Kerrang! Radio

See main article: Kerrang! Radio. In 2000, EMAP launched Kerrang! as a DAB radio station, across the United Kingdom. This was principally a 'jukebox' station, playing a back-to-back sequence of rock and alternative music. On 10 June 2004, Kerrang! 105.2 was launched as a regional radio station in Birmingham with an advertising campaign by London-based creative agency ODD.[35] The radio had a number of specialist programmes dedicated to the many subgenres of rock music. The radio output included interviews with those affecting popular culture and society as well as those involved with music. It stopped broadcasting on FM as of 14 June 2013 and once again became a digital station, with listeners able to tune in on DAB or the Kerrang! Radio app. With this broadcasting change came a move in Kerrang! Radio's offices from Birmingham to London. Absolute Radio is now broadcasting on its FM frequency.

Kerrang! TV

See main article: Kerrang! TV. In 2001 EMAP launched Kerrang! TV. As with the radio station, the television channel covers the more mainstream side of the rock music as well as classic rock bands including Aerosmith, AC/DC and Guns N' Roses and classic heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Metallica. Kerrang! TV, along with its The Box Plus Network sister channels, was fully owned by Channel Four Television Corporation and subsequently closed due to budget cuts made by Channel 4, along with its sister channels, on 30th June 2024.[36]

Kerrang! Compilation Albums

From 1982 the Kerrang! Magazine would occasionally be bundled with Compilation Records orriginaly on 7" vinyl then moving Cassets in 1994 to CD's in 1995.[37] The Compilations new and popular music music, music themed around a genre of 'vibe', or best of lists. In 2001 Kerrang Began Releasing Kerrang! the Album under Universal Music before switching to Rhino Records in 2016.

Kerrang! Tour

The Kerrang! Tour ran from 2006 to 2017. The line-up for each year was usually announced in October of the previous year and was held throughout January and February of the following year.[38] Relentless Energy Drink sponsored the Kerrang! Tour for several years. It is currently unknown if the tour will ever be revived.

The K! Pit

The year after the final Kerrang! Tour, Kerrang! launched a new gig concept known as 'The K! Pit', where the magazine promotes a free gig for a popular band in a tiny London venue. Fans gain access by applying for tickets online and being selected at random in a competition-style draw. Artists featured so far include Parkway Drive, Mastodon, Fever 333, and Neck Deep, the latter performance coinciding with the 2018 Kerrang! Awards where Neck Deep would win 'Best Song'.[44] The brand has since also launched the series in Brooklyn, New York, featuring artists such as Sum 41, Baroness, Knocked Loose, Daughters, Fit For An Autopsy. Performances are also streamed on the Kerrang! Facebook page before being uploaded to YouTube.

The Official Kerrang! Rock Chart

During the 1980s, Kerrang! published weekly heavy metal charts for singles, albums and import albums. Each was compiled from sales data from fifty specialist stores across the United Kingdom.

In March 2012, Kerrang! announced a new weekly rock singles chart for the UK based on upon airplay across Kerrang Radio, Kerrang TV, and specialist rock radio stations, as well as sales figures from the Official Charts Company. As of 2020, the chart continues to be printed in the magazine every week, contains 20 tracks, and often features accompanying facts or artist quotes. The official Kerrang Spotify profile also features a playlist of the tracks on the chart and is updated every Wednesday.[45] The chart was announced on Saturday mornings on Kerrang! Radio and could be viewed online every Saturday at midday. The chart would also be shown on Kerrang! TV on Thursdays at 4 pm.

Unlike the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart produced by the Official Charts Company, which is typically dominated by classic rock artists, the Kerrang! Rock Chart focuses primarily on new releases by contemporary rock artists.

Kerrang! year-end lists

Album of the Year

YearArtistAlbumSource
1982ScorpionsBlackout[46]
1983Def LeppardPyromania
1984Van Halen1984
1985Bryan AdamsReckless
1986David Lee RothEat 'Em and Smile
1987AerosmithPermanent Vacation
1988King's XOut of the Silent Planet
1989Faith No MoreThe Real Thing
1990SlayerSeasons in the Abyss
1991MetallicaMetallica
1992Alice In ChainsDirt
1993Pearl JamVs.
1994Therapy?Troublegum
1995Foo FightersFoo Fighters
1996Screaming TreesDust
1997Foo FightersThe Colour and the Shape
1998 Monster MagnetPowertrip
1999 Foo Fighters There is Nothing Left to Lose
2000 Queens of the Stone AgeRated R
2001 ToolLateralus
2002 Queens of the Stone Age Songs for the Deaf
2003 The DarknessPermission to Land
2004 MastodonLeviathan
2005 TriviumAscendancy
2006 Taking Back SundayLouder Now
2007 Biffy ClyroPuzzle
2008 Metallica Death Magnetic
2009 Grey Britain
2010 Diamond Eyes
2011 Mastodon The Hunter
2012 A Flash Flood of Colour
2013 Sempiternal
2014 Lost Forever // Lost Together
2015 Bring Me the Horizon That's the Spirit
2016 Revolution Radio
2017 The Warmth of a Dying Sun
2018 Time & Space
2019 We Are Not Your Kind
2020 Underneath
2021 Radical [47]
2022 Supernova [48]
2023 But Here We Are

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Notes and References

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  2. Brannigan . Paul . 6 June 2006 . 25 Most Important Bands of Our Lifetime . Kerrang! . 1110.
  3. https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/rip-alan-lewis-kerrang-founder-and-british-publishing-legend/ Phil Alexander, "RIP Alan Lewis: Kerrang! founder and British publishing legend", Kerrang!, 24 June 2021
  4. Web site: Geoff Barton, behind the wheel. Steven. Ward. 22 November 2011. Rock Critics. 11 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160511084008/http://rockcriticsarchives.com/interviews/geoffbarton/geoffbarton.html. live.
  5. Kerrang!, issue 62, page 8, 23 February 1984
  6. Web site: Celebrated music journalist Malcolm Dome dies aged 66 . 2024-05-03 . prod.musicweek.com . en.
  7. Book: Dome, Malcolm . Kerrang! . 23 February 1984 . Spotlight Publications Ltd. . 62 . London . 8 . Anthrax 'Fistful of Metal'.
  8. Anon. . 13 April 1991 . Emap scoops up Select in music titles sell-of . . 3 . 0265-1548 . worldradiohistory.com . 14 May 2023 . 14 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230514134126/https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-UK/Music/Archive-Music-Week-IDX/IDX/1991/MW-1991-04-13-IDX-3.pdf . live .
  9. News: Baran . Pete . 15 February 2002 . Kerrang topples NME as best selling music weekly . Freaky Trigger . live . 23 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130528151426/http://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2002/02/kerrang-topples-nme-as-best-selling-music-weekly/ . 28 May 2013.
  10. News: 15 February 2002 . Kerrang! overtakes NME . BBC News . live . 7 May 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130217051059/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1823270.stm . 17 February 2013.
  11. News: Cozens . Claire . 2002-08-15 . NME loses ground to Kerrang! . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-05-14 . 0261-3077 . 14 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230514134126/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2002/aug/15/pressandpublishing.circulationfigures5 . live .
  12. Web site: MEDIA: Youngest editor ever at Kerrang! to steer revamp . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170906035105/http://www.prweek.com/article/165509/media-youngest-editor-ever-kerrang-steer-revamp . 6 September 2017 . 5 September 2017 . prweek.com.
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  16. News: Brook . Stephen . Nichola Browne to edit Kerrang! . live . The Guardian . 17 August 2009 . 28 October 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150102141406/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/aug/17/kerrang-new-editor-nichola-browne . 2 January 2015.
  17. News: Kerrang! names new editor. Ben. Cardew. Music Week. Intent Media. 6 June 2011. 9 June 2011. 9 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110609003240/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045438&c=1. live.
  18. Web site: Wasted Talent appoint Phil Alexander as global creative director of Kerrang! and Rock Music Media. musicweek.com. 3 Aug 2017. 6 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806100614/http://www.musicweek.com/media/read/wasted-talent-appoint-phil-alexander-as-global-creative-director-of-kerrang-and-rock-music-media/069346. live.
  19. Web site: Mixmag complete purchase of Kerrang! and The Face from Bauer Media. musicweek.com. 15 June 2017. 1 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170601192558/http://www.musicweek.com/media/read/mixmag-complete-purchase-of-kerrang-and-the-face-from-bauer-media/068261. live.
  20. Web site: Homewood . Ben . 5 March 2018 . Kerrang! unveils magazine redesign as editorial team expands and US office opens . 2024-07-19 . . en.
  21. Web site: Carter . Emily . 29 July 2020 . Corey Taylor: "You can’t experience joy unless you know what real sadness feels like" . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 9 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230709203925/https://www.kerrang.com/corey-taylor-you-cant-experience-joy-unless-you-know-what-real-sadness-feels-like . live .
  22. Web site: Kerrang! staff . 2 December 2021 . Kerrang! releases special-edition magazine celebrating the return of live music . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 30 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230330014748/https://www.kerrang.com/kerrang-releases-special-edition-magazine-celebrating-the-return-of-live-music . live .
  23. Web site: The making of Bring Me the Horizon - only in the new issue of Kerrang! magazine . Kerrang! . 21 April 2022 . 14 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220414235312/https://www.kerrang.com/the-making-of-bring-me-the-horizon-only-in-the-new-issue-of-kerrang-magazine . live .
  24. Web site: Kerrang! staff . September 15, 2022 . The rise of Måneskin – only in the new issue of Kerrang! magazine . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 9 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230609072636/https://www.kerrang.com/the-rise-of-maneskin-only-in-the-new-issue-of-kerrang-magazine . live .
  25. Web site: Kerrang! staff . December 8, 2022 . Nova Twins are officially the band of the year – only in the new… . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 23 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230523175339/https://www.kerrang.com/nova-twins-are-officially-the-band-of-the-year-only-in-the-new-issue-of-kerrang . live .
  26. Web site: Kerrang! staff . February 23, 2023 . The phenomenon returns: BABYMETAL take us inside their new era – only… . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 12 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230512042132/https://www.kerrang.com/the-phenomenon-returns-babymetal-take-us-inside-their-new-era-only-in-the-new-issue-of-kerrang-magazine . live .
  27. Web site: Kerrang! staff . May 11, 2023 . "My heart and soul is dedicated to Slipknot": A world-exclusive… . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 15 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230515144619/https://www.kerrang.com/my-heart-and-soul-is-dedicated-to-slipknot-a-world-exclusive-interview-with-clown-only-in-the-new-issue-of-kerrang-magazine . live .
  28. News: Kerrang! unveils magazine redesign as editorial team expands and US office opens. 2018-07-18. en. 18 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718083846/http://www.musicweek.com/media/read/kerrang-unveils-magazine-redesign-as-editorial-team-expands-and-us-office-opens/071677. live.
  29. News: New Media Diary. Owen. Gibson. 26 August 2001. 15 June 2017. The Guardian. 17 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170617075027/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/aug/27/mondaymediasection12. live.
  30. Web site: Kerrang! Stuff. Kerrang!. Bauer Media Group. 22 November 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111126012415/http://www.kerrang.com/blog/stuff/. 26 November 2011. dmy-all.
  31. Web site: Site Overview. Alexa. 15 February 2019. 29 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181229114532/https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/kerrang.com. live.
  32. News: Kerrang! Awards Fuelled By Relentless Energy Drink Nominations Announced. Justin. Ng. Entertainment Focus. 4 May 2011. 22 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111128181215/http://entertainment-focus.com/news/kerrang-awards-fuelled-by-relentless-energy-drink-nominations-announced. 28 November 2011. dead.
  33. News: Dave Grohl dedicates Kerrang! Award to Linkin Park's Chester Bennington - Independent.ie. Independent.ie. 2018-07-18. en. 18 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718055243/https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/dave-grohl-dedicates-kerrang-award-to-linkin-parks-chester-bennington-37036597.html. live.
  34. Web site: The Kerrang! Awards 2022: Nominations are now open!. Kerrang!. 21 April 2022. 21 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220421191739/https://www.kerrang.com/the-kerrang-awards-2022-nominations-are-now-open. live.
  35. Web site: About Kerrang! Radio. Kerrang! Radio. Bauer Media Group. 14 March 2002. 22 November 2011. 17 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111117221647/http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/about-kerrang-radio/. live.
  36. News: Plunkett. Joe. Bauer Radio mulls rebrand of Kerrang! station in West Midlands. 7 September 2010. The Guardian. 21 November 2008. 17 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517203225/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/nov/21/bauer-commercialradio. live.
  37. Web site: Kerrang! . 2023-11-06 . Discogs . en . 6 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231106171526/https://www.discogs.com/label/3190802-Kerrang! . live .
  38. News: Gregory. Jason. New Found Glory, Sum 41, letlive For 2012 UK And Ireland Tour – Tickets. 23 November 2011. Gigwise.com. Giant Digital. 28 September 2011. 4 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111204155803/http://www.gigwise.com/news/67368/New-Found-Glory-Sum-41-letlive-For-2012-UK-And-Ireland-Tour---Tickets. live.
  39. Web site: Kerrang! Tour 2012 with New Found Glory & Sum 41 - Tickets ONSALE 9 am. 30 September 2011. 10 January 2012. Jon Stickler. stereoboard. 30 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120830152820/http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/168053/9. live.
  40. Web site: The Kerrang! Tour 2012 sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink featuring New Found Glory and The Blackout . . 20 January 2012 . 11 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120328130439/http://www.relentlessenergy.com/events/kerrang-tour-2012-relentless-energy-drink-new-found-glory-sum-41.html . 28 March 2012 . dead .
  41. Web site: Kerrang! Tour 2015 Line-Up Completed - Kerrang!. Kerrang!. 28 January 2016. en-US. 25 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151125052831/http://www.kerrang.com/24493/kerrang-tour-2015-line-completed-two-bands-announced/. live.
  42. Web site: Kerrang! Tour 2016 Headliner and Dates Announced - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!. Kerrang! Radio. 28 January 2016. en-GB. 2015-09-29. 5 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160205105937/http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/music/news/kerrang-tour-2016-headliner-and-dates-announced-tickets-on-sale-friday/. live.
  43. Web site: Kerrang! Tour 2016! - Kerrang!. Kerrang!. 28 January 2016. en-US. 23 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160123124617/http://www.kerrang.com/35958/kerrang-tour-2016-headliners-announced/. live.
  44. Web site: Neck Deep Are Playing The K! Pit For The Kerrang! Awards Week Of Rock — Kerrang!. Kerrang!. 10 August 2018. 10 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180810235346/http://www.kerrang.com/the-news/neck-deep-are-playing-the-k-pit-for-the-kerrang-awards-week-of-rock/. live.
  45. https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/the-kerrang-rock-chart-1/ Kerrang! Rock Chart, 28 November 2018
  46. Web site: Rocklist.net...Kerrang! Lists Page 1... . 2023-05-14 . www.rocklistmusic.co.uk . 9 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220209152609/https://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/kerrang.html . live .
  47. Web site: The 50 best albums of 2021 . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 5 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705105321/https://www.kerrang.com/the-50-best-albums-of-2021 . live .
  48. Web site: The 50 best albums of 2022 . 2023-05-14 . Kerrang! . en . 23 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230523175055/https://www.kerrang.com/the-50-best-albums-of-2022-nova-twins-ithaca-bob-vylan-ghost-slipknot-rammstein-denzel-curry-architects-lorna-shore . live .

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