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
The 12 Best Emo Power Ballads
From All-American Rejects to Yellowcard.
10 Metalcore Bands Who Don’t (Or Barely) Use Clean Vocals
Not what you usually think of when you think of metalcore.
14 Rock + Metal Artists That Give Back
Big hearts.
10 Pop-Punk Guitarists Who Can Totally Shred
Don't overlook the pop-punk shredders.
10 Best Clean Singers in Metalcore
They clean up rather nice.
10 Emo Songs That Are Actually Really Heavy
Don’t get emotional over this list, okay?
16 Years Ago: My Chemical Romance Release the Definitive Emo Album, ‘The Black Parade’
Now, come one, come all to this tragic affair...
Guns N’ Roses to Release New EP ‘Hard Skool’ in 2022
You can pre-order it now.
Nonpoint Covers Prince’s “When Doves Cry,” Gets Response From Revolution Members
A nu-metal take on a classic.
Stone Temple Pilots and Bush Cancel Tour Due to Covid
"Unavoidable Covid-related circumstances" have forced the cancellation.
Blue Ridge Rock Festival in ‘Chaos’ Over Traffic and Camping Issues
This doesn't sound good.