James Hingle

1 month ago | kerrang.com | James Hingle |Adamross Williams

March 19, 2025Words:James HinglePhoto:Adamross WilliamsIn terms of sheer numbers alone, Sleep Token’s explosion has been nothing short of stratospheric. But as the fanbase has grown, so too has their unwavering dedication. Here, we meet those whose Worship goes above and beyond…“I love a masked band, so initially I was intrigued by their aesthetic. But after seeing them live, it almost felt like an out-of-body experience. I was moved to tears over how beautiful everything was. I was in awe.

Nov 21, 2024 | kerrang.com | James Hingle

2024 has been a huge year for Polar. Not only are they celebrating their 15th as a band, but they’re also dropping their sixth studio album, Five Arrows. It’s been a wild ride to get to this point, not least because it ushers in an entirely new line-up, bar singer Adam Woodford. Polar have been one of those bands that have been periodically chipping away within the underground scene.

Nov 5, 2024 | kerrang.com | James Hingle

In 2022, indie game developer Massive Monster released the cult-management simulator Cult Of The Lamb. A game that follows the story of a lamb saved by The One Who Waits, who then empowers them to build a cult in his name. Now, with the help of some of the most recognisable names in metal, the game’s soundtrack has been remixed into a range of futuristic metal bangers.

Nov 5, 2024 | kerrang.com | James Hingle |Dante Torrieri

November 5, 2024Words:James HinglePhoto:Dante Torrieri“I'm injured beyond repair,” admits Escuela Grind’s exceptional vocalist Katerina Economou. You would be too, if you spent the last year performing over 250 shows across the world and solidifying your name as one of grindcore's most exciting new bands. They jest. In fact, they’re planning on doing exactly that all over again, but this time backed by their ferociously charged new album Dreams On Algorithms.

Oct 31, 2024 | kerrang.com | James Hingle |Ray Duker

October 31, 2024Words:James HinglePhotos:Ray Duker“When we first played London, we played to 90 people, now we’re inside this huge fucking room,” screams an elated Caleb Shomo, as his eyes look across the grandeur of Alexandra Palace. For this is Beartooth’s largest ever UK headline show and a good indication of where this band could still yet get.