I’ve mixed emotions making my Guardian debut in such sad circumstances, but it was an honour to write this obituary for Joey Jordison. Like countless others, I spent most of my teenage years in complete awe of Jordison’s talent. Rest in peace, Joey.

RT @Parody_PM: When I said we'd smash the gangs, I meant the gangs of old ladies holding cardboard signs.

Reviewed the new @Buckcherry album for Classic Rock - it's a blinder 🔥.

RT @jeremycorbyn: Mass starvation. Ethnic cleansing. Genocide. That is what our government is enabling — and it should be eternally asham….

Rolling out the red carpet for a known violent rapist. America is so back.

RT @haveigotnews: Donald Trump says stopping military aid is the best way to get peace, except in the middle East where apparently it's bes….

Serves ya right, that @warnockofficial

RT @DoubleDownNews: BREAKING: Trump declares he wants to resettle ALL Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries, in press conference….

I had a little seaside trip ✍️.

20+ years as a music fan and this whole thing is still one of my favourite memories (and seeing them play London for free the following summer). Social media was actually good for a short time.

“With music I like a bit of everything!!”. *Gojira blow minds at the Olympics*. “🤢🫣🙃”. Never change, normies….

Quick review of the new album from @TheWarningBand2 .

New review ✍️. Such a pleasure seeing RT for the first time!.

I'm a little late sharing this, but wow, what a great experience speaking with @marty_friedman for the Guardian ahead of his new album, Drama (out tomorrow). Looking forward to the autobiography later in the year!.

New review! Spent my Easter with Saul in Brum 🎩.

What a fantastic experience speaking to the man known as The Metal God (a living legend and lovely bloke to boot) ahead of Judas Priest's new album - which is out today. We covered everything from Dolly Parton to Walsall sex shops. 🤘.

Today I moved house and interviewed Rob Halford (not at the same time). Tomorrow will probably be less exciting….

First gig of the year & first review of the year for moi!.

It was great chatting to @thecoldstares' Chris Tapp for Classic Rock's big 2023 round-up!.

The year is 2023 and Reading & Leeds looks better than Download. What the hell is happening?.

I'm aware that I say this sort of thing every other month, but speaking to Rush's Geddy Lee for the Guardian was a tremendous honour. His memoir is out now, and (while the fan in me is very biased. ) it's an amazingly insightful, hard-hitting read.