Barbara and Zakk Wylde: Their Only Joint Interview
In an exclusive interview before Zakk’s Black Label Society release their powerful new album, Engines of Demolition, a superb collection that showcases the full range and power of the band’s musical range, the Wyldes sat down for their only joint conversation on marriage, the Osbournes, songwriting and more.
Hit Parader #1: Yungblud Edition
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In This Issue…
Rico Nasty By Nature
On Lethal, her most self-assured album yet, she channels that instinct into a bold statement about standing alone, shedding approval-seeking, and reclaiming her power.
Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl
Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the evolution of hardcore, and more.
Controlled Chaos: The Rise of Die Spitz
Blending punk, metal, and hard rock without regard for genre or expectation, Die Spitz are intent on being heard on their own terms. As they ready their Third Man debut, the Austin band is less concerned with labels than with making an album that moves, surprises, and hits as hard as their live shows.
The Cost of Momentum: Nova Twins Reflect on the Years That Changed Everything
After years of nonstop momentum, Nova Twins felt the strain of a career that had gone from stillness to overdrive almost overnight. On Parasites & Butterflies, Amy Love and Georgia South lay their armor down, confronting burnout, vulnerability, and the cost of always having to be strong — onstage and off.
News
SOMBR Levels Up With Massive You Are the Reason Arena Tour
Between a packed festival calendar — Lollapalooza, Reading Festival, and Leeds Festival among them — and a fall arena sweep, SOMBR’s 2026 is shaping up less like a victory lap and more like a full-blown takeover.
Billie Eilish Reveals New Trailer For HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)
For an artist who’s consistently redefined the boundaries of pop staging and visual identity, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) looks poised to extend that vision into theaters. Co-Directed by none other than James Cameron and using RealD 3D technology, the second trailer has us pumped.
Black Veil Brides Announce 7th Studio Album
After building tremendous anticipation with their heavy anthem, “Certainty,” Black Veil Brides have officially announced…
Wage War Calls To Florida Roots in “Song of the Swamp”
Wage War captures the essence of the horrors that lie within the swamp with their…
Mitski Reveals Eighth Studio Album Alongside Cinematic Music Video
Mitski’s unmatched introspection, creative brilliance, and ability to flow seamlessly between genres have led her…
In Conversation
Hit Parader Legend Interview: Melissa Etheridge on Family, The Rock Hall Nomination, and Her New Album
Nearly four decades into her career, Melissa Etheridge is hitting a new creative peak — balancing family, freedom, and a renewed love of music as she celebrates a landmark year with Rise, a Rock Hall nomination, and a spirit of collaboration unbound by genre or expectation.
Squeeze Mine Their Past For ‘Trixies’
We spoke to Squeeze, in separate interviews, with both partners of one of the most acclaimed songwriting duos in British music, about revisiting the music half a century later, about their summer tour, future plans and more.
Barbara and Zakk Wylde: Their Only Joint Interview On More Than 40 Years Together
In an exclusive interview before Zakk’s Black Label Society release their powerful new album, Engines of Demolition, a superb collection that showcases the full range and power of the band’s musical range, the Wyldes sat down for their only joint conversation on marriage, the Osbournes, songwriting and more.
Dance, Divinity and the Dichotomy of Self: Claire Rosinkranz on Her Second Studio Album
Following the release of her second studio album, My Lover, the fierce up-and-comer of bedroom pop, Claire Rosinkranz, returns to her childhood ballet theatre with the same discipline and dedication that went into the 13-song tracklist.
From the Archive: Linkin Park: Sudden Superstars
Linkin Park were already reshaping the rap/metal playbook with Hybrid Theory when this conversation captures them on the cusp of their next evolution — restless, experimental, and eyeing what would become Meteora. It’s a snapshot of a band refusing to stand still, pushing their sound forward just as the world was catching up.
Feature
Dinner Menu: Udo Belew
Chef Udo Belew, who works at Jason Scoppa’s Electric Jane in Nashville, has a very interesting and unique take on the marriage of music and food. That is to be expected, though, when your father is iconic guitarist Adrian Belew, best known as the guitarist for King Crimson.
Victory Boyd Finds The Darkness and Glory
The next potentially great artist to come from the Motor City is the impossible to define Victory Boyd, an extremely promising singer who melds soul and folk into a superbly vulnerable and powerful hybrid of genres. The result is the beautiful debut album, Confessions of a Lonely Girl, an emo, folk and soul collection.
Music Discovery: Rora Wilde Is Your New Favorite Leading Lady
A small-town Texas dreamer reinvents herself in Los Angeles, navigating identity, image, and authenticity on her way to becoming a bold new voice in R&B. With Vixen, Rora Wilde steps fully into her power — transforming missteps into confidence and reclaiming her narrative on her own terms.
Forgotten Star: Maria Muldaur, ‘The Muldaur Effect’ And The Rise of Americana
If you were to stumble upon a rare copy of the Even Dozen Jug Band’s…
SOFI TUKKER Lets the Beat Run Wild with Beyond Yoga
The GRAMMY-nominated electropop duo took their DJ set to higher ground during an exclusive outdoor concert at L.A.’s Franklin Canyon Park, in partnership with activewear brand Beyond Yoga.
Featured Conversations
Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl
Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the…
Bringing a Bit of West Texas to the World: A Conversation with Treaty Oak Revival
For Treaty Oak Revival, the road from West Texas has rarely been straightforward, but in hindsight, every detour and choice…
Generations of Dissent: A Conversation With Bad Religion
Hit Parader caught up with Bad Religion founding bassist Jay Bentley and drummer Jamie Miller backstage to chat about the…
Anthems & Heartstrings: A Conversation With Jack’s Mannequin
Jack’s Mannequin, one of three projects in Andrew McMahon’s emo and alt-rock trifecta, recently took a leap of faith by…
Featured Issues
Hit Parader #4: Brent Faiyaz
March 2026
In this issue of Hit Parader, Brent Faiyaz steps into the cover spotlight for a rare, unfiltered conversation about artistry, independence, and the cost of doing things your own way. At a time when most artists race against algorithms and deadlines, Brent moves on instinct —scrapping albums, disappearing to finish ideas on his own terms,…
Hit Parader #3: Jutes Edition
February 2026
In this issue of Hit Parader, Jutes traces his unlikely rise from small-town Canada to sold-out European rooms, unpacking the instinct-driven path that led to Dilworth, his most personal album to date. Blending rock and hip-hop with unflinching honesty, he reflects on leaving home, surviving the isolation of early L.A. years, and learning to trust…
Hit Parader #2: Orville Peck Edition
January 2026
In this issue of Hit Parader, Orville Peck invites readers deep into the philosophy behind Appaloosa, his most self-defining release to date. In a wide-ranging and revealing conversation, Peck traces how a lifetime of movement, from South Africa to the American South, shaped his understanding of country music as something porous, regional, and alive. He reflects on…