Jake is a freelance music writer based near Manchester in the UK. He started out as an intern at Kerrang! and has since become a regular contributor to Kerrang! and Loudwire, with his writing also appearing in the likes of Alternative Press, Upset, Dork and Note to Scene. He was first introduced to rock as a child by way of the Darkness’ celebrated debut LP 'Permission to Land', and has since become a lover of all things emo and (pop) punk, counting My Chemical Romance, Creeper, Slowly Slowly, Holding Absence and the Ramones among his favorite bands. Away from music he likes 'Star Wars', 'Pokémon' and soccer, and regularly attends fixtures of his beloved Blackpool FC. Twitter: @JakeRichardso17
Jake Richardson
10 Metalcore Bands Who Don’t (Or Barely) Use Clean Vocals
Not what you usually think of when you think of metalcore.
10 Emo Songs That Are Actually Really Heavy
Don’t get emotional over this list, okay?
Stone Temple Pilots and Bush Cancel Tour Due to Covid
"Unavoidable Covid-related circumstances" have forced the cancellation.
Watch: James Hetfield Brought to Tears Over Elton John Praise
The Rocketman loves Metallica!
Blue Ridge Rock Festival in ‘Chaos’ Over Traffic and Camping Issues
This doesn't sound good.
25 Rock + Metal Songs About Real Life Tragedies
They tell stories of pain and suffering.
10 Times Rock and Metal Tour Lineups Didn’t Make Any Sense
They made for some strange concerts.
30 Songs From the ’90s You’ll Recognize From the First Few Notes
Instant earworms.