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
Incubus Cancel Shows Over Covid Case
Two dates have been postponed.
Ex-Cannibal Corpse Vocalist Slams ‘Poser’ Kourtney Kardashian
He's not impressed with her new shirt.
blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Has Finished Chemotherapy
More good news from Mark!
25 Rock + Metal Songs About Real Life Tragedies
They tell stories of pain and suffering.
10 Times Rock and Metal Tour Lineups Didn’t Make Any Sense
They made for some strange concerts.
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.
17 Years Ago: My Chemical Romance Release the Definitive Emo Album, ‘The Black Parade’
Now, come one, come all to this tragic affair...
10 Bands That Didn’t Care if You Hated Them
A boo from you is a cheer for them.
A Day To Remember Release New Song “Mindreader” — Listen
Listen to "Mindreader" here!
Nergal on New Me And That Man Album: ‘Art Isn’t There To Suck Everyone’s C–ks’ – Interview
Nergal discusses the new Me and That Man album and gets to the bottom of true art.