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

Thrash

The 10 best thrash metal albums of 2023

By Matt Mills published

From Overkill to Gama Bomb, Hellripper to Nervosa, these are the best thrash metal albums 2023 had to offer

Best metal songs 2023

The 50 best metal songs of 2023 (as voted by Metal Hammer readers)

By Merlin Alderslade published

From Sleep Token and Ghost, Babymetal to Metallica: 2023 has been a year of heavy metal bangers - these were the 50 best of them all, according to you

Photos of Metallica, Green Lung, Ghost, Limp Bizkit, Sabaton and Code Orange performing live onstage

Metal Hammer writers name their best gigs of 2023

By Matt Mills published

From the monolithic Metallica to rising stars like Green Lung, these are the greatest shows that Team Hammer saw this year

Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg

"The memories and experiences...I wouldn't trade for the world." Jay Weinberg shares new statement following departure from Slipknot on what would have been his ten year anniversary with the band

By Liz Scarlett published

Jay Weinberg has shared a statement reflecting on his ten year tenure as Slipknot's drummer

Rolling Stones

"How can anybody stand up and say ‘save the planet’? Artists are awful for hypocritical bandwagonery": Music exec hits out at musicians for continuing to make physical records during the climate crisis

By Liz Scarlett published

A senior record industry exec thinks that physical records should be banned and that global live shows should be screened online to combat the climate crisis

Def Leppard and Journey

Def Leppard and Journey announce 2024 co-headline US tour

By Liz Scarlett published

Ded Leppard and Journey have shared details of their Summer Stadium Tour 2024, reveal Heart, Cheap Trick and The Steve Miller Band as special guests

Lzzy Hale Halestorm

Lzzy Hale: 10 records that changed my life

By Liz Scarlett published

Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale talks the albums that changed her life, from Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper to Sevendust and Disturbed

Ozzy Osbourne

"I won't go on stage until I've slaughtered 15 puppy dogs": Ozzy Osbourne on the most ridiculous rumour he's heard about himself

By Liz Scarlett published

The Prince of Darkness says his bloodthirsty reputation once got him stopped from entering a circus because the performers thought he would try to kill the lions

Ronnie James Dio and Rainbow album Long Live Rock N' Roll

"It was the most scary thing any of us had ever been through." Ronnie James Dio on the "evil spirit" that apparently sabotaged Rainbow and ended up pushing his wife down the stairs

By Liz Scarlett published

While recording in a haunted château, Ronnie James Dio believed he'd accidentally summoned a "really evil spirit" that caused chaos during their sessions

Bruce Dickinson standing tall in 2023

Bruce Dickinson on mortality and whether he'd pay to live for another 50 years: "Technology is advancing to the point for many things where we are all living longer, more effective lives. Which is great – as long as you do something with it"

By Liz Scarlett published

After beating cancer and receiving two hip replacements, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson says medical technology has kept him alive

Funeral For A Friend

"This is a road that I can’t walk down." Funeral For A Friend frontman Matthew Davies-Kreye has left the band after 20 years

By Liz Scarlett published

Funeral For A Friend have announced the departure of longtime frontman Matthew Davies-Kreye, reveal temporary replacement vocalist

Jane's Addiction

"It has been far too long." Jane's Addiction announce 2024 UK and Europe tour

By Liz Scarlett published

Jane's Addiction are jumping across the pond for the first time in eight years for a UK/EU tour in May 2024

Slash

Watch Slash cover Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC hits at Las Vegas bar re-opening

By Liz Scarlett published

Slash teamed up with members of The Offspring and Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators for a performance to mark the re-opening of the Hard Hat Lounge bar in Las Vegas

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce 2024 Unlimited Love US tour

By Liz Scarlett published

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be extending their Unlimited Love tour into 2024 with a lengthy run across North America in May

Channel 4 interview with metalheads and classical music fans

"I like chatting up younger, handsome men": Watch the amusing moment a journalist tries to find out whether classical music fans are "naughtier" than metalheads

By Liz Scarlett published

For Channel 4's Same But Different segment, journalist Morf gets metalheads and classical music fans to describe each other while trying to find out what they might have in common

Roger Waters and son Harry

"It was pretty miserable": Roger Waters fired his son from his touring band, so now he's joined a Pink Floyd tribute group

By Liz Scarlett published

Roger Waters' son Harry played for his father's touring band for 14 years before he was fired, now he plays for Pink Floyd tribute act Brit Floyd

John Lennon docuseries

"Gee I’m sorry I ruined your night": John Lennon's killer issued a weird apology straight after shooting him, witness recalls in new true crime documentary

By Liz Scarlett published

The new docuseries John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial will arrive next month and examine the murder of the ex-Beatle with witnesses, Lennon’s friends, psychiatrists and more

Hulu Disney+

Unbeatable Cyber Monday $2.99 Disney+ and Hulu deal: 6 music films and shows that justify signing up

By Liz Scarlett published

Here are the six things you should be watching when you sign up - get Hulu now for 99¢ per month for a year and add on Disney+ for just $2 more for a limited time only!

Fender

Fancy a new guitar? Check out my guide on what to buy at Fender's huge Cyber Monday sale

By Liz Scarlett published

There are huge savings to be had at Fender's US store this Cyber Monday - here's a list of items I have my eye on

Cyber Monday headphone deals - shadow

Cyber Monday headphones deals 2023: Our pick of the headphone sales that are still rolling on

By Scott Munro last updated

The big annual shopping extravaganza should be over, but we've found you can still get a great pair of headphones at low prices - but you better be quick

Cyber Monday speaker deals

Cyber Monday speaker deals 2023: These savings on smart speakers, Bluetooth speakers, hi-fi speakers and more are still available

By Chris Barnes last updated

The volume on the Cyber Monday speaker sales shows no signs of dropping - here's our pick of this year's essential deals that are still live

Cyber Monday alcohol deals

Cyber Monday alcohol deals 2023: These boozy bargains are still available

By Scott Munro last updated

The big sales weekend might be over, but that hasn't stopped the corks from popping on some amazing deals. Here's our favourite discounted pours

Hot Topic

There's so much music merchandise on sale right now this Cyber Monday at Hot Topic - check out what's in my basket

By Liz Scarlett published

No gatekeeping here! Here's all the killer music merch I'm thinking of buying this Cyber Monday at Hot Topic, including items from Sleep Token, Ghost, Metallica, Deftones and more

Amazon

Here's the 10 Amazon deals I'm considering this Black Friday weekend - books, games, t-shirts and more

By Liz Scarlett published

Stocking-fillers, gifts for under the tree and special treats for music enthusiasts, all with huge savings on Amazon this Black Friday weekend

Black Friday alcohol deals

Black Friday alcohol deals 2023: Don't panic! The big booze deals are still going strong

By Scott Munro last updated

Last orders have been called on this year's Black Friday, but the bar doors have swung open again today for even more perfect pours