Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on 6 June 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper. Named after the onomatopoeic word that derives from the sound made when playing a power chord on an electric guitar, Kerrang! was initially devoted to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and the rise of hard rock acts.^[2] In the early 2000s it became the best-selling British music newspaper.^[3]

History[link]

Kerrang! commenced publication on 6 June 1981 and was edited by Geoff Barton, initially as a one-time supplement in the Sounds newspaper, which focused on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal phenomenon and on the rise of other hard rock acts.^[4] Angus Young of AC/DC appeared on Kerrang!'s first cover. Launched as a monthly magazine, Kerrang! began to appear on a fortnightly basis later, and in 1987 it went weekly. The original owner was United Newspapers who then sold it to EMAP in 1991.

During the 1980s and early 1990s the magazine placed many thrash and glam metal acts on the cover (like Mötley Crüe, Slayer, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Poison, and Venom) but later discarded them when grunge acts such as Nirvana rose to fame. Readers often criticise the magazine for repeating this process every time a new musical trend becomes popular.

Kerrang!'s popularity rose again with the hiring of editor Paul Rees circa 2000 when the nu metal genre, featuring bands like Limp Bizkit and Slipknot were becoming more popular.^[5] Rees went on to edit Q magazine and Ashley Bird took over as editor from 2003 to 2005. However the magazine's sales went quickly into decline in 2003 and Paul Brannigan took over as editor in May 2005.^[6]

With the emergence of emo and metalcore, Kerrang! began to heavily feature this musical trend. However, the revamp was not welcomed by all readers and many complaints were received about Kerrang!'s sudden emphasis on emo and metalcore music. Brannigan took the magazine into its most commercially successful period with a record ever ABC for the title of 80,186 copies.^[7]

In 2008, EMAP sold its consumer magazine to current owner Bauer Media Group. Brannigan left Kerrang! in 2009 and Nichola Browne was appointed editor.^[8] She later stepped down in April 2011. Former NME features editor and GamesMaster deputy editor James McMahon was appointed as editor on 6 June 2011.^[9]

Website[link]

Kerrang!'s website is dedicated to finding out more information to do with the magazine and also the latest information on the current bands and upcoming events. The website hosts Kerrang!'s online shop, podcasts, message board, TV and radio segments ensuring even more opportunities to sell associated merchandise and products.^[10] In 2001, Kerrang! launched its own online forum with the "rants and raves" section taking up most of the traffic. Though initially extremely popular, the number of users began to peter out around 2005 with the number of people online dropping to as low as 10 when previously it had been closer to the 100 figure.

Kerrang! Awards[link]

Since 1993, the magazine have been holding an annual awards ceremony to mark the most successful bands in the interests of their readers. The awards became one of Britain's most recognised award events by the now defunct Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, often listing some of the winners in their annual round-up of the previous year. The event is always presented by major music celebrities, with many others outside the industry who attend the event.^[11]

Kerrang! Radio[link]

In 2000, EMAP launched Kerrang! as a digital radio station, across the United Kingdom. This was principally a 'jukebox' station, playing a back-to-back sequence of rock and alternative music. On 10 June 2004, Kerrang! 105.2 was launched as a regional radio station in Birmingham with an advertising campaign by London-based creative agency ODD.^[12] The radio has a number of specialist programmes dedicated to the many subgenres of rock music. The radio output includes interviews with those affecting popular culture and society as well as those involved with music.

Kerrang! TV[link]

In 2001 EMAP launched Kerrang! TV. As with the radio station, the television channel covers the more mainstream side of the rock music as well as classic rock bands like Aerosmith and AC/DC, and classic heavy metal bands such as Guns N' Roses and Metallica. Kerrang TV is now a joint venture between Bauer Media Group and Channel 4.^[13]

Kerrang! Tour[link]

Kerrang! held throughout January a tour of rock music concerts around the United Kingdom.^[14] The tour has featured bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, and Coheed and Cambria among others.

Although the 2012 Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour had billed Sum 41, New Found Glory, letlive. and While She Sleeps to play, unfortunately Sum 41 had to pull out due to a back injury of their frontman. They were promptly replaced by The Blackout.^[15]

The Official Kerrang! Rock Chart[link]

In March 2012, Kerrang announced a new rock chart for the UK which is based upon airplay across Kerrang Radio, Kerrang TV and sales figures from the Official Charts Company. Charts are announced on Saturday mornings and feature twenty tracks.

Date	Song	Artist	Album	Nationality	Ref.
14 April 2012	No One Does It Better	You Me At Six	Sinners Never Sleep		[16]
21 April 2012	No One Does It Better	You Me At Six	Sinners Never Sleep		[17]
28 April 2012	Burn It Down	Linkin Park	Living Things		[18]
5 May 2012	Burn It Down	Linkin Park	Living Things		[19]

International editions[link]

Emap launched Kerrang! Australia in the late 1990s. Unlike its weekly counterpart in the UK, the Australian edition was published monthly due to stiff competition from free local music publications. Kerrang! is also published in Spanish and German.

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Kerrang! on Myspace

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Austin Carlile
Carlile at Warped Tour 2011
Background information
Birth name	Austin Robert Carlile
Born	(1987-09-27) September 27, 1987 (age 24)
Genres	Metalcore, post-hardcore, electronic music, nu metal
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, keyboard
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Rise
Associated acts	Of Mice & Men, Attack Attack!, Call It Even
Website	www.austincarlile.com

Austin Robert Carlile is an American musician. He was previously the lead vocalist for the band Attack Attack! and currently lead vocalist for Of Mice & Men. He is known for his chirping high-pitched screamed vocals done in the fry scream technique. During his time living in Ohio, Carlile was a part of the local band, Call It Even before his move to Attack Attack! in 2007. He was kicked out in 2009 and started Of Mice & Men the same year, yet was forced to leave a year after as well before re-joining in 2011. Carlile has performed on three full-length studio albums, one EP and has been included as a featured guest for a variety of bands on numerous occasions.

Musical career history[link]

Call It Even (2005–2006)[link]

Austin Carlile formed Call It Even with some of his high school friends in 2005. Mark Morbitzer (lead guitar), Frankie Walton (bass), Matt Tighe (rhythm guitar), and Connor Woodall (drums) The band only ever produced 7 songs and disbanded in 2006. One of their songs, "Superman Is Real", contains a line of lyrics that has been recycled in the Of Mice & Men's song "The Great Hendowski" from the 2011 release of Of Mice & Men's second album The Flood. Another one of their songs "No Really, Its Fine" contains a line of lyrics that has been recycled in the Of Mice & Men's song "Still YDG'N" from the 2011 release of Of Mice & Men's second album The Flood .

Attack Attack! (2006–2008)[link]

Carlile joined Attack Attack! in 2006. Carlile suggested that if the band were going to start making heavier music with screamed vocals as its lead vocal work, it would be a good idea to "toughen up the name" a bit. The band was then renamed Attack Attack!, as selected by lead guitarist, Andrew Whiting. Carlile was featured in the recording of the band's debut EP, If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, and their debut album, Someday Came Suddenly. On November 18, 2008, merely a week after the release of the album, Carlile announced that "[he wasn't] in Attack Attack! anymore." When asked why, he merely responded with "personal things". This post also officially announced his then-new project, Of Mice & Men.^[1] Alternative Press reported that he was fired while the band was on tour .^[2]

Of Mice & Men (2008–present)[link]

On the same day that Carlile announced that was no longer a part of Attack Attack!, he officially announced the formation of his new project, Of Mice & Men with Jaxin Hall. The band recruited several members of already-existing bands, such as A Static Lullaby, Covette, and Lower Definition.^[1] Their debut album was officially announced to be released on February 23, 2010 but was delayed until March 9 for finishes on production.^[3] Carlile parted ways with Of Mice & Men for not being able to tour full time with the band due to his health.^[4]

In September 2010, shortly after the departure of Craig Owens of Chiodos, rumors that Carlile would replace him circulated quickly, but were denied when Brandon Bolmer was announced as vocalist.^[5] A fake tweet from Carlile's account was produced making it appear that Carlile would be vocalist,^[6] which he later denied.

Carlile worked for months toward a brand new project, until on January 3, 2011, Carlile was invited back into being the vocalist for Of Mice & Men, and collaborator Alan Ashby (the individual that was associated with Carlile's project) would be joining the band as well. With Carlile replacing Jerry Roush and Ashby added to the band as rhythm guitarist, their previous rhythm guitarist, Shayley Bourget was repositioned to the bass guitar.^[7]

Personal life[link]

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Carlile was born in Pensacola, Florida. He moved to Ohio during his teenage years and remained there until his 20s, but currently resides in Hollywood, California. Carlile's mother died just as he joined Attack Attack! in 2007. His mother passed by the same heart problem he has today, called Marfan Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue and causes the aortic artery to swell. The Of Mice & Men song "Second & Sebring" is about his mother and how she has been a major influence in his musical career from the start. He was divorced after a short term marriage.

Discography[link]

With Call It Even

• Call It Even Demo (self-released, 2006)

With Attack Attack!

• If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords? (self-released, 2008)
• Someday Came Suddenly (Rise, 2008)

With Of Mice & Men

• Of Mice & Men (Rise, 2010)
• The Flood (Rise, 2011)

Guest appearances

• 2008 - "Time Won't Wait" (Fantastic!) on the album, Go Whatever
• 2009 - "Have You Ever Danced?" (Breathe Carolina) on the Deluxe Edition of the album, Hello Fascination
• 2009 - "Truth Be Told" (Her Demise, My Rise) on the album, The Takeover
• 2009 - "It's a Long Drive Home from Texas" (We Are Defiance)
• 2009 - "Fighting Is for Dead Men" (Though She Wrote) on the album, The Invitation
• 2011 - "The New York Chainsaw Massacre" (That's Outrageous!) on the album Teenage Scream^[8]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Austin Carlile on Twitter

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Kate Louise Lawler (born 7 May 1980) is an English reality TV personality, DJ, and model. She was the first female winner of Big Brother UK, winning the third season (2002) of the reality television show. Since leaving Big Brother, she has worked as a television presenter and personality, a model and as a disc jockey. She was born in Beckenham, Kent.

[edit] Big Brother

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Kate Lawler won the third series of Big Brother in 2002, becoming the first female contestant to do so. She applied for the show in order to raise funds for a flat deposit in the area where she lived. Her twin sister was originally set to apply, but eventually backed out with Kate opting to apply in her place.

[edit] Career since Big Brother

In September 2002, Lawler became a DJ on Capital FM, a position she held until December 2003. She co-presented the Channel 4 breakfast TV show RI:SE from February 2003 until it was axed in December of that year. In 2005, she was one of the competitors in the ITV show Celebrity Wrestling, competing under the name The Brawler. She helped her team, the Warriors, win the team championship, but was eliminated in the semi-finals of the individual competition by fellow model Leilani Dowding.

Lawler has modelled clothing for Arsenal, of whom she is an avid supporter.^{[citation needed]}

Lawler wrote a twice-weekly Big Brother 2006 column for The Sun online for the duration of the series.

On 14 August 2006, Lawler entered Love Island 2 as a new arrival.She came third top female in the final of Love Island.^[1]

In 2006, Lawler appeared on Brainiac: Science Abuse, receiving an electric shock in an electric chair. She was a presenter on Playdate, a late-night dating programme on ITV2.^[2]

Lawler currently works as a club disc jockey in Europe and Japan, and is monthly resident at Manchester club Sankeys, and an occasional columnist for the UK-based celebrity gossip magazines OK! and New!.^{[citation needed]}

Lawler has appeared in various men's magazines, including Loaded, Front, Nuts and Zoo. On 24 July 2006 Ann Summers announced that Lawler would be the company's new model in its lingerie advertisements.

In 2007 Lawler appeared on the BBC comedy Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive.

On 1 October 2007 Lawler joined Kerrang! Radio, co-presenting the breakfast show, The Morning After alongside Tim Shaw from 7:00-10:00 am. When Shaw was suspended from the station on 23 April 2008, Lawler temporarily helmed the breakfast show on her own until Shaw's dismissal was confirmed. At this point, on 12 May 2008, she moved to Drive!, Kerrang's 4:00pm–7:00pm show, which she presented on her own until OJ Borg joined the show as her co-presenter on 27 October 2008. After the departure of Borg in October 2009 she became a solo presenter once again and is building audiences according to recent RAJAR figures with a programme which appears to major on audience interaction and features, much like a breakfast show.

On 26 January 2008 Lawler returned to Big Brother as a hijacker for a day in the new show Big Brother Celebrity Hijack. She ran the Flora London Marathon on 13 April 2008 wearing only Ann Summers lingerie, raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.^[3]

She appeared on the BBC gameshow Hole in the Wall in autumn 2009 and won the £10,000 which she donated to a cystic fibrosis charity.

On 18 September 2010 she appeared on Celebrity Total Wipeout.

Personal life[link]

On 26 January 2007, Lawler was banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding at 92 mph in a 60 zone in Ugley, Essex. She received a £1,100 fine and three points, pushing her over the 12-point limit resulting in the ban.^[4]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• The Morning After webpage
• Kate Lawler at the Internet Movie Database
• Recent interview
• Lawler's blog

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