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Kerrang! Radio
Everything That Rocks
Kerrang! Radio is a UK radio station dedicated to rock, metal, punk, emo and alternative music. You can listen live online, on the Rayo app, on smart speakers and on DAB+, with a schedule that mixes new music, classic anthems, specialist shows and well-known presenters from the rock world.
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Kerrang! Radio is a long-running UK station for listeners who want a heavier music mix than mainstream commercial radio. The station focuses on rock, metal, punk, alternative and related genres, with a playlist that blends established anthems with current releases and specialist programming. Its official platform describes the station as “Everything That Rocks”, which fits its broad mix of heavy and alternative music.
The station is part of Bauer Media’s wider audio portfolio and is available nationally online through the official Kerrang! Radio and Rayo platforms. Listeners can also tune in on the Rayo app, on smart speakers and on DAB+, making it accessible across a range of devices for fans who want rock and metal music throughout the day.
Kerrang! Radio’s schedule includes a mix of presenter-led daytime shows and more specialist programmes in the evenings and overnight. Current programming highlighted on the official site includes Kerrang! Radio Breakfast with Sophie K, Kerrang! Radio Mornings with Jon Mahon, afternoons with Loz Guest, evenings with Hope Lynes, Johnny Doom’s Kerrang! Radio Unleashed, Alex Baker’s Fresh Blood and The Download, alongside weekend shows from presenters including Amelia Clarke and Paul Reddin.
Kerrang! Radio is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy rock, metal, pop-punk, emo, alternative and guitar-driven music, as well as fans who want a station that supports both classic bands and newer artists. Its mix of mainstream alternative favourites, heavier specialist output and artist-led shows gives it a strong identity for UK rock fans.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Sophie K: presenter of Kerrang! Radio Breakfast, waking listeners up with “bangers and mosh” on the station’s breakfast show.
- Jon Mahon: weekdays from 10am - 1pm. Jon hosts Kerrang! Radio Mornings and is a key part of the weekday daytime schedule.
- Loz Guest: weekday afternoons on Kerrang! Radio Afternoons. The official show page describes Loz as a Kerrang! Radio veteran leading the station through the afternoon.
- Hope Lynes: host of Kerrang! Radio Evenings, soundtracking the evening with a mix of rock and alternative tracks.
- Johnny Doom: on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9pm. Johnny fronts Kerrang! Radio Unleashed, featuring new rock, metal and alternative music, plus interviews and classic tracks.
- Alex Baker: hosts Fresh Blood every Wednesday from midnight, championing emerging and unsigned bands, and also presents The Download, the station’s Download Festival-focused show.
- Amelia Clarke: every Saturday from 10am - 1pm. Amelia presents the weekly Kerrang! Radio Chart and Saturday morning programming.
- Paul Reddin: from 10am on Sundays, hosting part of Kerrang! Radio’s weekend schedule.
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Contact Information
Official website: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/kerrang/
Contact page: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/kerrang/contact
Email: contact@kerrangradio.co.uk
Phone: 020 7434 1215
Address: Kerrang! Radio, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2PL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrangradio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerrangradio/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/KerrangRadio
Magic Soul FAQ
What is Kerrang! Radio?
Kerrang! Radio is a UK radio station dedicated to rock, metal, punk, emo and alternative music. It plays a mix of classic anthems, new releases, specialist shows and presenter-led programming for fans of heavier music.
How can I listen to Kerrang! Radio?
You can listen to Kerrang! Radio online, on the Rayo app, on smart speakers and on DAB+. The station’s official website also provides direct access to the live stream and more ways to listen.
What kind of music does Kerrang! Radio play?
Kerrang! Radio plays rock, metal, punk and alternative music. Its output includes both established favourites and newer tracks, alongside specialist programming covering heavier and emerging sounds.
Who owns Kerrang! Radio?
Kerrang! Radio is part of Bauer Media’s radio portfolio and is available through Bauer’s Rayo platform.
Who are the presenters on Kerrang! Radio?
Current presenters listed on the official site include Sophie K, Jon Mahon, Elz The Witch, Alex Baker, Amelia Clarke, Bri Casey, Hope Lynes, Johnny Doom, Kid Bookie, Loz Guest, Paul Reddin, Scarlett Howard, Yaz Rhoden and Jordan Blyth.
Does Kerrang! Radio support new music?
Yes. Kerrang! Radio features specialist programming for newer and emerging artists, including Alex Baker’s Fresh Blood, which focuses on unsigned, DIY and up-and-coming bands.
What is Kerrang! Radio Unleashed?
Kerrang! Radio Unleashed is Johnny Doom’s show on Kerrang! Radio. It focuses on new rock, metal and alternative music, alongside interviews and classic tracks.
Can I contact Kerrang! Radio?
Yes. Kerrang! Radio provides an official contact page, station email address, phone number and social media accounts so listeners can get in touch with the team.