Revolver

In print for over 20 years, the magazine takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, providing in-depth information, mind-blowing original photography, and hilarious insights they can't find anywhere else.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Revolver

UPRISING

01 HANABIE. • The Bizkit-endorsed Japanese band bringing hyperkinetic Harajuku-core to the world

02 Brat • Meet the “Barbiecore” upstarts turning powerviolence pink

03 Spaced • Bred on Turnstile and Taylor Swift, this Buffalo “far-out hardcore” crew want to be a gateway, not gatekeepers

04 Siiickbrain • Model Caroline Smith went viral for her fearless genre-bending music. Her new acoustic EP is her boldest move yet.

05 GEL • These New Jersey outsiders are creating “hardcore for the freaks.” But what happens when the freaks become popular?

VANGUARD

mAYNARD JAMES KEENAN • The TOOL, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer frontman looks back on 60 years of getting weird — in conversation with longtime friend and fellowalt-metal oddball Les Claypool

KERRY KING • The thrash icon ignites his second act with an explosive debut solo album — but he’s not ready to shut the door on Slayer just yet

KNOCKED LOOSE • The Kentucky crew are poised to become the biggest band in hardcore. Can they step up without pulling their punches?

JUDAS PRIEST • Rob Halford answers our readers’ most burning questions

architects • Armed with their heaviest music in years, the U.K. metalcore heroes make their move to finally conquer America

Scott Stapp • Creed’s frontman illuminates the highs and lows that made him the person he is today

Bruce Dickinson • Iron Maiden’s singer talks greatest songs, creepiest gifts, scariest flights and more

PARTING SHOT