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
30 Songs From the ’90s You’ll Recognize From the First Few Notes
Instant earworms.
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.
14 Rock + Metal Artists That Give Back
Big hearts.
16 Australian Rock + Metal Acts You Need to Know
Grab some Vegemite and dig in!
Avatar On Standing Out: “We’ve Been Laughed at + Talked Down to”
Plus they hint at when new music is coming...
11 Bands Shaping Metal in the U.K. Right Now
The birthplace of heavy metal continues to thrive.