Articles by Liz Scarlett

Liz works on keeping the Louder sites up to date with the latest news from the world of rock and metal. Prior to joining Louder as a full time staff writer, she completed a Diploma with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and received a First Class Honours Degree in Popular Music Journalism. She enjoys writing about anything from neo-glam rock to stoner, doom and progressive metal, and loves celebrating women in music. '10 bands that rip off Black Sabbath but get away with it' is her favourite article she's written with Louder so far. When not writing, Liz enjoys various creative endeavours such as graphic design, as well as reading about rock’n’roll history, art and magic.

Articles by: Liz Scarlett

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

By Liz Scarlett published 9 September 24

Including Jerry Cantrell, David Gilmour, Thundermother and five other custodians of the eternal rock'n'roll flame

Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell drops new atmospheric solo single, Afterglow

By Liz Scarlett published 6 September 24

Jerry Cantrell has shared another track from his star-studded forthcoming album, I Want Blood, which is set to feature appearances from members of Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Faith No More

David Gilmour says it would be a "dream" to sell Pink Floyd's catalogue, not because of the financial gain, but to get out of the "arguments"

By Liz Scarlett published 4 September 24

The guitarist notes how when it comes to making decisions within the band, it's often “three people saying yes, but one person saying no"

Gojira share small update on next album, reveal it will "take a clear step forward and upward" from Fortitude

By Liz Scarlett published 4 September 24

Gojira‘s Joe Duplantier says the band's follow-up to 2021's Fortitude will be "meaningful" and "impactful"

Queen's Brian May reveals he was recently rushed to hospital after suffering minor stroke: "The good news is that I can play guitar"

By Liz Scarlett published 4 September 24

Queen guitarist Brian May shares details of his recent health scare which left him unable to move one of his arms, reassures fans he is now doing okay

"Side Quest Summer continues!": Watch former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg join King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard on stage for thrash banger Perihelion

By Liz Scarlett published 2 September 24

Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg accompanied psych wizards King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard on stage this weekend during their show in Nashville

''Listen to as many people as possible, and don't try and stylise yourself on one person": Iron Maiden's Steve Harris gives advice to young musicians and songwriters

By Liz Scarlett published 2 September 24

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris imparts songwriting wisdom and shares advice to musicians trying to find their own sound

Green Lung announce European leg of Heathen Neverland tour, share additional UK and Ireland dates

By Liz Scarlett published 2 September 24

Green Lung will be co-headlining shows with Unto Others across Europe in 2025

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

By Liz Scarlett published 2 September 24

Including Tuk Smith, Warren Haynes, Terrorvision and five other leaders of the rock'n'roll pack

Christine McVie's Fleetwood Mac memorabilia, wardrobe and belongings to be sold in auction as a "celebration of her extraordinary talent and enduring impact on music"

By Liz Scarlett published 30 August 24

Items from Christine McVie's career as part of Fleetwood Mac will be going under the hammer in aid of multiple charities, including MusiCares

"I just thought he looked like a 13th-century serf from Monty Python": Why Courtney Love turned Oasis' Liam Gallagher down

By Liz Scarlett published 29 August 24

Courtney Love once almost hooked up with Oasis' Liam Gallagher, but wasn't so keen on his "bad breath" or the fact he apparently looked like a medieval peasant

Maya Neelakantan and Metallica's James Hetfield

"Like Van Halen reincarnated": Watch 10-year-old guitarist Maya Neelakantan blaze through her Metallica-approved performance of Master Of Puppets on America's Got Talent

By Liz Scarlett published 29 August 24

Child YouTube guitar sensation Maya Neelakantan was granted permission from Metallica to play Master Of Puppets on America's Got Talent, and wowed the judges with her sitar-infused axe-slinging skills

“I really thought this album might be the last one I ever made…”: Halsey shares time-warping trailer for new album The Great Impersonator

By Liz Scarlett published 29 August 24

Halsey's trailer for her upcoming new album The Great Impersonator takes inspiration from multiple decades: "What if I debuted in the early 2000s, the ’90s, the ’80s, the ’70s…"

Judas Priest's Rob Halford opens up about offering guidance to fellow LGBTQ+ musicians: "I'm here. I'm queer. Get ****ing used to it."

By Liz Scarlett published 28 August 24

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford discusses counselling other gay musicians, the bigotry and hate that LGBTQ+ people still face and meeting his life partner

Kate Bush on her love of David Bowie: "He was just the right amount of weird, obviously intelligent and, of course, very sexy"

By Liz Scarlett published 28 August 24

Kate Bush on the first time she heard and met David Bowie

"It's about finding hope in the darkest of places": RØRY unveils the gorgeously cathartic new single In The Bible

By Liz Scarlett published 21 August 24

Alt-rock rising-star RØRY shares the new track In The Bible

Halsey drops Nine Inch Nails and Bring Me The Horizon-inspired rock track, Lonely Is The Muse

By Liz Scarlett published 16 August 24

Halsey unveils their new angst-fuelled emo track Lonely Is The Muse

Ever dreamed of going on a dinner date with James Hetfield? Well now you can, you just need to bid for his time in a charity auction and foot the entire bill

By Liz Scarlett published 16 August 24

You can now bid to make your ultimate metal dinner date fantasy a reality and take out Metallica's James Hetfield for a night in Colorado

"Feeling things so deeply can be a burden": Bones UK drop heavy-hearted new track Knee Deep

By Liz Scarlett published 14 August 24

Bones UK share the atmospheric new track Knee Deep, lifted from forthcoming album Soft

"I also want to walk through orchard fields and grab apples off of trees at will and fill my belly full of that fruit": Jack White shares unusual plans for No Name tour

By Liz Scarlett published 14 August 24

The No Name tour is taking place wherever and whenever Jack White feels like it, mostly in small clubs, back yard fetes and festivals

Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe has seriously had enough of fans filming performances: "You're not Steven Spielberg. Sit here and enjoy the show with me"

By Liz Scarlett published 14 August 24

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe says he's going to start performing sat down with a phone in his hand if fans continue to film his concerts

Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt says he doesn't consider himself a singer or guitarist: "I don't know what the hell I'm doing most of the time"

By Liz Scarlett published 12 August 24

Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt explains why he doesn't label himself as a singer or guitarist, says he doesn't like to hear the "ugly aspects" of his voice

"He just starts sh***ing in the middle of the room...then bends down, picks it up and starts painting the walls": Tommy Lee on the outrageous prank Ozzy Osbourne pulled next after he snorted ants whilst on tour with Motley Crue

By Liz Scarlett published 12 August 24

Motley Crue's Tommy Lee reveals what happened after Ozzy Osbourne snorted ants in 1984, and it's pretty disgusting

Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell announces new album I Want Blood, featuring members of Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Faith No More, shares new single Vilified

By Liz Scarlett published 26 July 24

Jerry Cantrell's shares details of his new solo record I Want Blood, and unveils the new single Vilified

Watch Billy Joel sing Guns N' Roses and AC/DC classics with Axl Rose at the final show of his record-breaking Madison Square Garden residency

By Liz Scarlett published 26 July 24

Billy Joel teamed up with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose for three performances on the final night of his decade-long historic residency at Madison Square Garden

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