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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
How DJ Krush Kept Busy In The Nine Years Between Most Recent Albums
"I always feel really comfortable there because audiences there have always been willing to embrace different sounds."
Features / Music
The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Mark Hebblewhite
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Baroness - Purple
"Baroness has transcended the turmoil surrounding them and settled in for the long haul."
Features / Music
On Line-Up Changes And Finally Making It To Oz Thanks To Mewstralia
"We've been a band since we were in the eighth grade and sometimes people just need some time out, you know."
Features / Music
Why The Mark Of Cain Just Wanna Avoid "Bullshit" And "Drama"
"We don't really have much to do with the music industry and that's fine with us."
Features / Music
Let's Talk About Feelings
"I must admit that in the past I've been frustrated with the perception that our band is this 'silly' band."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Firespawn - Shadow Realms
"This is sonic comfort food."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Grave - Out Of Respect For The Dead
"The world changes: but Grave don't. And thank goodness for that."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Born Free - Sorrow
"Most tracks register under two minutes and there's not a wasted moment or pretentious artistic excursion."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Helloween, Lord, Darker Half
"Helloween could be coasting right now as scene veterans but their show seethed with energy and it's clear that this is an outfit determined not to rest on past triumphs."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Sick Of It All, Toe To Toe, Boneless
"Sick Of It All remain the most vital NYHC act on the face of the planet."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Behemoth, Watain, Bölzer
"Behemoth have survived the decades for a reason: they've constantly delivered the goods both in the studio and live."
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