Articles by Jack Rogers, Writer

Jack has yet to hear a breakdown that he hasn't fallen head over heels for. First putting pen to paper for Louder in 2023, he loves nothing more than diving straight into the feels with every band he gets to speak to. On top of bylines in Prog, Rock Sound and Revolver, you’ll also often find him losing his voice at a Lincoln City match or searching for London’s best vegan kebab.

Articles by: Jack Rogers

"This band has opened my eyes to my potential." Formed of former Fever 333 members and backed by ex-Bring Me The Horizon man Jordan Fish, House Of Protection are making a special kind of racket

By Jack Rogers published 14 October 24

Blending metal, hardcore, drum 'n' bass and hip hop, House Of Protection are a breath of fresh air for heavy music

"It was do or die." After a decade of "failures" Nothing More kept the faith and wrote their breakthrough hit This Is The Time (Ballast)

By Jack Rogers published 24 September 24

How a legendary appearance at Aftershock and a fan-funded album helped Nothing More realise their potential as alt rock stars

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month

By Rich Hobson published 23 August 24

From NWOBHM-revivalists Tailgunner to existential post-metallers Kollapse, Austrian folk-tinged black metal heroes Perchta and UK hopefuls Defects, these are the new metal bands you need to hear in August 2024

"We need more Bowies, more Princes, more Eazy-Es." Fever 333's Jason Aalon Butler talks dream collabs, the legacy of Letlive. and the stunt that got him told off by Metallica's crew

By Jack Rogers published 23 June 24

Fever 333 frontman Jason Aalon Butler answers your questions on everything from stunts to activism, influences and whether he'd rather fight a dinosaur or a chicken

Oxymorrons/Meth/Resolve/No Terror In The Bang

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month

By Rich Hobson published 1 May 24

From "Melanin Punks" Oxymorrons to viral metalcore breakouts Resolve, French prog metallers No Terror In The Bang and punishing sludge noisemakers Meth, these are the new bands you need to hear in May 2024

Hardcore band Terror playing live surrounded by fans

6 hardcore bands every metalhead needs to know

By Jack Rogers published 18 May 23

From Descendents and Terror to Power Trip and Rotting Out, Drain vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro picks the hardcore bands every metalhead needs to know

album covers from BTBAM, Darkest Hour, Deafheaven and Gojira

August Burns Red's JB Brubaker picks his most influential metal albums of the 21st Century

By Jack Rogers published 23 March 23

As they prepare to release their new album Death Below and celebrate their 20th year as a band, August Burns Red's guitarist reflects on the albums that have had the biggest impact on him

Scene Queen's new track 18+ is a scathing takedown of misogyny and abuse in the rock scene - and it's long overdue

By Jack Rogers published 16 March 23

Nu gen star Scene Queen's latest bold and brutal entry calls out sexual abuse and grooming in the alternative scene, in the way only she could

Dave Lombardo has announced his debut solo album, and it's comprised entirely of drums

By Jack Rogers published 16 March 23

Ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo is stepping out on his own for the very first time with a record that shows off the length and breadth of his drumming ability and taste.

Watch Deftones perform Passenger with Paramore's Hayley Williams back in 2010

By Jack Rogers published 16 March 23

Back in 2010, Deftones performed at Luxembourg's Rock-a-Field and had Paramore's own Hayley Williams take on Maynard James Keenan's parts on Passenger.

The venue for Limp Bizkit's upcoming shows in London has changed

By Jack Rogers published 14 March 23

Limp Bizkit are set to hit the UK for a string of shows next month, with their two stops in London now one very big show.

Supersonic Festival confirms they won't charge bands to sell merch at their event, calls on venues to do the same

By Jack Rogers published 14 March 23

As the discussion on venues taking a merch cut from bands who play shows with them rages on, Supersonic Festival has confirmed its stance on the subject.

Dez Fafara reunited Coal Chamber "from his deathbed" when he was battling COVID-19

By Jack Rogers published 14 March 23

Coal Chamber are set to play their first shows in eight years in 2023, and it all stemmed from vocalist Dez Fafara almost dying of COVID-19.

Mike Shinoda states that Linkin Park will never do a Chester Bennington hologram tour

By Jack Rogers published 14 March 23

With hologram tours still as divisive as ever, Mike Shinoda has reassured us that we will never see Linkin Park doing one with Chester Bennington.

This video of BABYMETAL performing Monochrome in one take shows off just how amazing their voices really are

By Jack Rogers published 13 March 23

BABYMETAL have taken part in a performance for The First Take, sharing a flawless execution of their track Monochrome in just one take.

Lorna Shore's Will Ramos covering Sleep Token's Chokehold is one of the most beautiful and brilliant things you will hear today

By Jack Rogers published 13 March 23

Lorna Shore's Will Ramos has once again shown off his incredible vocal range, tackling one of Sleep Token's newest epics.

Live shot of Electric Callboy in Cologne

Watch Electric Callboy's spine-tingling performance of Hypa Hypa in front of 20,000 people at their sold-out show in Cologne

By Jack Rogers published 13 March 23

The rise and rise of Electric Callboy has hit another massive milestone with the band performing to 20,000 people just down the road from their home town.

Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas inspired an easter egg in Scream 6 that pays tribute to Wes Craven

By Jack Rogers published 13 March 23

Ice Nine Kills' connection to horror gets deeper and deeper, with Spencer Charnas suggesting something special in memory of Scream's original director Wes Craven.

Devildriver/Therapy/Employed To Serve/Fit For An Autopsy/Swollen Teeth

The 10 best new songs you need to hear this week

By Rich Hobson published 10 March 23

Devildriver, Employed To Serve and Swollen Teeth are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Watch Rammstein demonstrate why they were always destined for greatness at a show in Köln back in 1996

By Jack Rogers published 10 March 23

Rammstein are now renowned as one of the world's most extravagant and unpredictable live acts. The truth is that nearly 30 years ago, that sentiment was exactly the same.

Mike Shinoda releases new track In My Head, taken from the Scream 6 soundtrack

By Jack Rogers published 10 March 23

As well as producing Demi Lovato's contribution to Scream 6, Mike has also put together his own haunting offering.

Bullet For My Valentine announced as headliners for 2000trees Festival

By Jack Rogers published 10 March 23

Bullet For My Valentine are going to be heading to Cheltenham this Summer for a line-up topping appearance at the wonderful 2000trees.

This footage of Slipknot performing at Ozzfest 1999 feels like the start of something truly extraordinary

By Jack Rogers published 9 March 23

Slipknot played in the middle of the day on the second stage at Ozzfest 1999, but their performance sent ripples all the way to the top.

Screengrab of Archspire playing Twister with their fans at a gig

A metal band got their fans to play Twister in the middle of the mosh-pit, and it is absolute chaos

By Jack Rogers published 9 March 23

Archspire recently pulled out the Twister mat in the middle of a show, and it may be the catalyst for more mosh-based games in the future.

Ghost's Mary On A Cross is now certified Silver in the UK

By Jack Rogers published 9 March 23

Ghost's viral hit continues to go from strength to strength, this time giving them their first certification in the UK.

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