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
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.
The 13 Best Debut Albums From Up-and-Coming Acts in 2020
Check out these great records.
16 Rockers With Iconic Facial Piercings, Then and Now
Check these out.
10 Bands That Didn’t Care if You Hated Them
A boo from you is a cheer for them.
16 Australian Rock + Metal Acts You Need to Know
Grab some Vegemite and dig in!
16 Bands Defining Rock in the U.K.
Get on it!
11 Bands Shaping Metal in the U.K. Right Now
The birthplace of heavy metal continues to thrive.
The 10 Most Unexpected Rock and Metal Collaborations
Breaking genre barriers one song at a time.