When was the first issue of Kerrang! released?
The first issue of Kerrang! was released on the 6th of June 1981. This inaugural edition sold out within days and was originally conceived as a Heavy Metal Special by Sounds newspaper editor Alan Lewis.
Questions about Kerrang!
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the editor of Kerrang! in 1993?
Phil Alexander took the helm of Kerrang! in June 1993. He steered the publication away from 1980s glam metal acts toward modern bands like Hole, Nine Inch Nails, and Machine Head.
When did the weekly print edition of Kerrang! stop publishing?
The weekly print edition of Kerrang! was suspended on the 13th of March 2020. This decision was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic after the magazine had been published weekly for over three decades.
What is the circulation peak of Kerrang! magazine?
The circulation of Kerrang! peaked at 83,988 copies per week by mid-2002. This high circulation was driven by coverage of nu metal bands such as Limp Bizkit, System of a Down, and Slipknot.
When did Kerrang! TV cease broadcasting?
Kerrang! TV closed on the 30th of June 2024 following budget cuts by Channel 4. The television channel had covered mainstream rock and classic heavy metal bands like Aerosmith and Black Sabbath since 2001.
Who won the Kerrang! Awards in 2024?
Knocked Loose won the Kerrang! Awards in 2024. The annual ceremony has featured notable guests like Johnny Depp and Dave Grohl and returned in June 2022 after a two-year hiatus.