Liz Scarlett

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

A portrait of Kittie in 2024

According to Kittie, people hate on nu metal because it's popular and a more "simplified" form of music: "Oftentimes it takes a little bit of growth and perhaps some years for some of the music fans to catch up"

By Liz Scarlett published

Kittie look back on the rise of nu metal and discuss the reasons why people weren't a fan of the genre

Michael Anthony, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward

Van Halen's Michael Anthony recalls watching Ozzy Osbourne set Bill Ward on fire: "He didn't even flinch. He just kept drinking his beer"

By Liz Scarlett published

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony looks back on the time his band toured with Black Sabbath, as well as the sometimes dangerous shenanigans that took place on the road

Steve DiStanislao, David Bowie and David Gilmour

"When David Bowie walked into the room, it was like the messiah walked in." Drum legend Steve DiStanislao recalls the night that David Bowie performed a Syd Barrett classic with Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Richard Wright

By Liz Scarlett published

Steve DiStanislao looks back on playing alongside David Bowie, David Gilmour and Richard Wright for one very special evening

Focus Wales

Psych-rock wizardry, trippy dance punk and flaming heaps of fun: the five best bands we saw at 2024’s Focus Wales festival

By Liz Scarlett published

The top five weird and wonderful bands from Wrexham’s Focus Wales showcase festival that you need to listen to right now

Chelsea Wolfe LA 2024

"I’m not positive I’ll be part of it, but there are plans to make Bloodmoon 2." Chelsea Wolfe answers your questions on horror movie soundtracks, witchcraft and if she'd front Type O Negative

By Liz Scarlett published

We asked Hammer readers to put their questions to Chelsea Wolfe - this is what she had to say

Square Call Out

Square, a multi-city showcase festival in Portugal, is seeking international musicians to perform at their 2025 event - here's how to apply

By Liz Scarlett published

Successful applicants will receive a performance fee, accommodation and more

PVRIS

"The song is about the push and pull of mismatched love and the lengths you’d go to make it work": PVRIS drops vibrant new track Oil & Water

By Liz Scarlett published

PVRIS goes pop with the peppy new track, Oil & Water

Fontaines D.C.

"I'm fascinated by falling in love at the end of the world": Fontaines D.C. share details of their new album Romance, drop explosive single Starburster

By Liz Scarlett published

Irish post-punks Fontaines D.C. return with their new single Starburster alongside news of their highly-anticipated fourth album, Romance

Tallinn Music Week bands

Heavy music hit Tallinn Music Week like a blizzard: here's our guide to the seven best alternative bands we saw in Estonia

By Liz Scarlett published

Here are the best up-and-coming alternative bands we saw at Tallinn Music Week

Gen Z react to nu metal

"A Limp Bizkit is a sad, lumpy body part": Watch these Gen Z music fans react to classic nu metal songs

By Liz Scarlett published

Does Gen Z like nu metal? YouTube series REACT finds out, while testing the generational group on their knowledge on bands such as Limp Bizkit, Korn and System Of A Down

Bruce Dickinson in 2023

"It's not over": Bruce Dickinson is ready to start writing again for the follow up to his forthcoming new solo album The Mandrake Project, says he "already has 10 or 12 different ideas for it"

By Liz Scarlett published

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is a busy man, and is already keen to start work on his next project

Les Savy Fav

"It's like if the solo from The Beatles' Taxman wolfed down a bottle of Adderall" Les Savy Fav share Legendary Tippers, their first new material in 14 years

By Liz Scarlett published

New York City art punks Les Savy Fav return with their first new music in 14 years, a frisky bop titled Legendary Tippers

Gurriers

Gurriers tackle "the effects of climate change, war and people being too obsessed with themselves and their online personas" on new disorientating psych-rock track Des Goblin

By Liz Scarlett published

Dublin noise rockers Gurriers release the new single Des Goblin and announce live dates

Tracks Of The Week Bands

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Yungblud, Frank Turner, Brittany Howard and more

By Liz Scarlett published

We've got eight new alt.rock bangers to kick-start your week. Remember to vote for your favourite!

Louder Tracks Of The Week

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Kim Gordon, Chelsea Wolfe, The Jesus and Mary Chain and more

By Liz Scarlett published

Eight new tracks from the world of alt rock to start off your week on a high. Vote for your favourite below!

Chelsea Wolfe

"Making a split with someone after 10 years, 20 years, 30 years — there’s going to be some high highs and low lows as you begin to process it all". Chelsea Wolfe shares shadowy new single Everything Turns Blue

By Liz Scarlett published

Doom goth Chelsea Wolfe releases the new single Everything Turns Blue, lifted from her forthcoming album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She

Sleep Token Metal Hammer cover

"Nothing lasts forever". Sleep Token wipe their social media accounts and fans are freaking out

By Liz Scarlett published

Sleep Token's wiped social media account have fans speculating - are they preparing to enter a new era or are they pissed off over a leak of their identity online?

Kim Gordon

"Mascara, lip mask, eye mask, ear plugs, travel shampoo, conditioner": Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon to release new solo album The Collective, shares disorienting new track Bye Bye

By Liz Scarlett published

Sonic Youth vocalist/guitarist Kim Gordon announces the arrival of her second solo album, The Collective, shares opener Bye Bye featuring some rather bizarre lyrics

Tracks of the week

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Sprints, Ride, Sheer Mag and more

By Liz Scarlett published

We're showcasing eight new songs to re-launch our weekly track list, so dive in, and vote for your favourite

Roger Daltrey of The Who performs at The O2 Arena on July 12, 2023 in London, England.

“I’m some old fart of a rock singer and this has given me a purpose." The Who's Roger Daltrey looks back on his time working on Teenage Cancer Trust shows, says he had to "beg" bands to perform

By Liz Scarlett published

The Who's Roger Daltrey reflects on 24 years of curating Teenage Cancer Trust shows, says his "knees are now so sore from begging” bands to perform at them

Mogwai

"You've got the Scots who are very quiet and shy, and then you've got Scots when you get a drink in them - just wild revellers... Mogwai are the best example of that": Mogwai announce new career-spanning documentary If The Stars Had Sound

By Liz Scarlett published

Scottish post-rock band Mogwai share the trailer for their new documentary, announce its World Premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas

Xmal Deutschland

Xmal Deutschland announce reissue of Early Singles (1981-1982), frontwoman Anja Huwe shares details of debut solo album

By Liz Scarlett published

A reissue of Xmal Deutschland’s Early Singles (1981-1982) album is set for release the same day as frontwoman Anja Huwe's debut solo album, Codes

Waxahatchee

Waxahatchee announces new album Tigers Blood, shares "unromantic" love song Right Back To It

By Liz Scarlett published

Kansas City singer-songwriter Waxahatchee shares details of upcoming album Tigers Blood, unveils new single Right Back To It

Bodega

New York City punks Bodega announce new album Our Brand Could Be Yr Life and share playful new single Tarkovski

By Liz Scarlett published

Bodega share news of their third album Our Brand Could Be Yr Life and drop new single Tarkovski, inspired by the famous Russian film director of the same name

Gen and the Degenerates

"Not only is the quality of life getting lower, but our politics and economy are volatile". Gen And The Degenerates tackle uncertain futures on dystopian new single Kids Wanna Dance

By Liz Scarlett published

Gen And The Degenerates share defiant new track Kids Wanna Dance, lifted from upcoming debut album Anti-Fun Propaganda