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Mark Hebblewhite, Journalist

Mark Hebblewhite has been a contributor to The Music since its inception and has also written for Kerrang, Rolling Stone, MTV Screen, Drum Media and 3D World. 

Mark covers all things loud and obnoxious whether it be from the worlds of metal, punk/hardcore or old school hip hop (although in his old age he'll also go a bit of proggy dad rock).

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Ghost - 'Impera'
"Hit play, sit back and take a forty-something minute journey into rock'n'roll bliss."
Features / Music
The Music 2019 Writers' Poll: Mark Hebblewhite
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2019…
Features / Music
That Time Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth Got Arrested At The Vatican: 'It Was Great'
Black metal mercenaries Cradle Of Filth are returning to our shores to celebrate their seminal 1998 LP 'Cruelty And The Beast' in all its outrageous glory. Mark Hebblewhite speaks to Dani Filth about the album many cite as the pinnacle of his band’s career.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Propagandhi, Canine, No Doz
"[A] corker of a setlist – and one that represented the band’s history well."
Features / Music
Propagandhi Are Gonna Be Headbanging All The Way To Australia
New Propagandhi recruit Sulynn Hago explains to Mark Hebblewhite that the boys made it all top easy for her to become an integral part of their band.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Bad Religion – Age Of Unreason
"14 cuts of gloriously melodic, hard-driving punk rock, interspersed with a few mid-tempo stompers."
Features / Music
Judas Priest's Ian Hill Admits The KK Downing Split Wasn't Handled In The Best Way
Ian Hill may not be the most high-profile member of Judas Priest, but he has the longest tenure and is the anchor of the band’s classic sound. Mark Hebblewhite caught up with the affable bass player to discuss the band's career renaissance, the Download Festival and the ongoing war of words with former guitarist KK Downing.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Watain, Nocturnal Graves, Sorathian Dawn
"Watain delivered a technically superb odyssey through their back catalogue."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Overkill - The Wings Of War
"Yet another success from a band who deserve far more exposure than they currently receive."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Candlemass - The Door To Doom
"Eight magnificent doom-metal anthems that contain some of the best riffs of the Swedes' entire career."
Features / Music
The Music 2018 Writers' Poll: Mark Hebblewhite
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2018...
Features / Music
James: "We Don’t Mind If Things Go Wrong. In Fact, We Like It"
Manchester natives James may have been around for 35 years, but right now they are delivering the best music of their career. Mark Hebblewhite chats with lead singer Tim Booth to find out what drives them on.
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