The pretty reckless

More flower power on the way, with the band looking to some blues greats for their new album of covers.

THE HAMMER INTERVIEW

From Poppy to Spiritbox, new album Metal Forth features seven collab songs with modern metal royalty. Welcome to Babymetal’s next chapter of world domination

Poised to be the UK’s next pop sensation, Gray is leading a new wave of hedonism. In a world that feels heavy, she’s the escape we all need

When the Irish band were a folksy blues three-piece, it was Eric Bell who defined Thin Lizzy on their 1971 self-titled debut and early 70s follow-ups, Shades Of A Blue Orphanage and Vagabonds Of The Western World

Featuring smashed guitars, mental breakdowns, and the appearance of David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails’ Self Destruct touring cycle has passed into legend. Photographer Jonathan Rach was there to capture the carnage