Caren Gibson

Articles by Caren Gibson

In Depth

With their sixth album, ‘Hail To The King’, Avenged Sevenfold sought a new way forward after the loss of drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.

In Depth

Boosted by the range and power of their frontwoman, Halestorm’s ‘The Strange Case Of…’ album revived a flatlining classic rock genre.

In Depth

Recorded after the departure of two founding members, Paramore’s self-titled album saw the Tennessee trio explore a bold new direction.

In Depth

Biffy Clyro are the most unlikely of success stories. But the Scottish trio’s ‘Opposites’ album almost came at the cost of their career.

List & Guides

From embryonic pop-punk to throwback synth-pop, the best Paramore songs have made Hayley Williams and co bona fide pop idols.

List & Guides

As the best Slipknot songs prove, the extreme metalheads are, hands down, the most brutal band ever to trouble the mainstream.

In Depth

Characterised by its dark experimentalism, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ sixth album, ‘One Hot Minute’, emerged from a turbulent time for the group.

In Depth

An ambitious alt-prog answer to 90s British rock, Muse’s debut album, ‘Showbiz’, would rapidly catapult the group into the big leagues.

List & Guides

From discordant alt-metal to expansive experimental rock, the best Biffy Clyro songs chart the Scots’ rise as an unlikely UK success story.

In Depth

The sound of a band tearing themselves apart, ‘Iowa’ not only consolidated the success of Slipknot’s debut, it almost marked their demise.

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