Harry Steel

2 weeks ago | kerrang.com | Nick Ruskell |Harry Steel

April 8, 2025Words:Nick RuskellPhoto:Harry SteelThere’s simply no denying it: already, Debbie Gough is a musical inspiration to many. We decided to flip it around, though, and find out from the Heriot six-stringer who she’s been most influenced by over the years – from the gnarliest metalcore to pop royalty…“Not from the metal world, but she’s one of the most inspiring people of all time.

1 month ago | kerrang.com | Rishi Shah |Harry Steel

February 27, 2025Words:Rishi ShahPhoto:Harry SteelFor all the talk of revival, renaissance and the role of TikTok, did shoegaze ever really go away? OVERSIZE don’t think so. “It never went anywhere,” says guitarist Lewis Lennane-Emm, speaking to Kerrang! alongside fellow axeman Tazz Edwards. “But it’s a revival in the sense that more young people are listening to guitar music than they have done for a long time.

Dec 4, 2024 | kerrang.com | Nick Ruskell |Harry Steel

Heriot are currently having a whale of a time out in Europe with Fit For An Autopsy, Sylosis and Darkest Hour. And, having just finished the UK leg, the Brit metal maulers just announced they'll be doing a headlining run of their own in April, in support of their 5/5-rated debut full-length, Devoured By The Mouth Of Hell. "We’re excited to announce our second ever headline tour," they say.

Oct 10, 2024 | kerrang.com | Emily Carter |Harry Steel

SharpTone Records have just unveiled a brand-new signing: OVERSIZE. The UK alt-shoegaze quintet – vocalist Sam McCauley, guitarists TazzEdwards and Lewis Lennane-Emm, bassist George Lewis and drummer Sam Shutler– join an awesome roster featuring everyone from Boston Manor and Loathe toHolding Absence and Better Lovers. “It really is an absolute honour to join the SharpTone family,home to so many of the very best current alternative artists,” enthuses Lewis.

Sep 25, 2024 | kerrang.com | James Hickie |Harry Steel

September 25, 2024Words:James HickiePhotography:Harry Steel“Is that why they call it Sham Castle?!” It’s perhaps appropriate, given the setting, that one half of Heriot – guitarist Erhan Alman and drummer Julian Gage – are royally pissing about. Despite it being a crisp morning, Erhan and Julian, both of whom arrived early for today’s photoshoot, having initially gotten lost and ending up on a golf course, have already had a cheeky pint.