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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).

Features / Music
"This Is The End - Definitely," Tony Iommi States
"I can't work to the level I did before. I have to think about that and, as much as I love to play, I can't handle the actual touring anymore."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Amon Amarth - Jomsviking
"Everyone's favourite Nordic bards have delivered their first ever concept album that tells the tale of a Viking mercenary and his quest for revenge."
Features / Music
Who Goes To A Sunn O))) Show?
"If you want to understand what we are all about you have to come and see us live."
Features / Music
Joining Up With The Vikings
"He joins up with a group of mercenary warriors called the Jomsvikings and eventually comes back home to get his revenge."
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Iommi Reveals Future Black Sabbath Plans With Former Vocalist
Oh. My. Gawd.
Features / Music
Melding Metal With A Little Bit Of Miles Davis
"Four heshers who love metal and one guy, me, who doesn't. But despite our differences in musical taste we still make it work."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Holy Grail - Times Of Pride And Peril
"Times Of Pride And Peril offers an intoxicating mix of melody, razor-sharp riffs and double bass kicks, and surprisingly the odd hint of stoner groove."
Features / Music
Two Of The Most Important Things In Life: Melody And Context
"I've seen ten presidents come and go during my lifetime and I really wonder what's going to happen next, particularly what role America will play in world politics."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Megadeth - Dystopia
"Frontman Dave Mustaine's knack of writing memorable riffs and lasting melodies (which has deserted him of late) seems to be back."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Abbath - Abbath
"On his very first solo album Abbath proves that he was the songwriting heart of Immortal."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Witchcraft - Nucleus
"They were once known for their sonic narcissism but now Witchcraft should simply be hailed for writing great songs."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Ignite - A War Against You
"Ignite have triumphed again."
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