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It's a bit like that feeling when you leave the cinema. Writing should inspire, inform and tap into our emotions. That applies whether you're selling meal deals and drum kits, or interviewing rock stars and Golden Globe winners. And I've done the lot.
I've written copy for national news outlets, international magazines, regional publications and a growing number of companies – both B2B & B2C. As a result, I've developed a truly versatile style that can be adapted for just about any purpose or audience. When I'm not writing for work, I'm writing for leisure, simply because it's what makes me tick.
When you work with me, you can be certain that I approach every brief with the same passion and enthusiasm that you have for your project or business. I've gathered some of my favourite pieces of writing here to demonstrate what I can do. Feel free to have a flick through my CV for a clearer picture of my skills and experience, too. Like what you've seen so far? Contact me at: christopher.lord1@hotmail.co.uk.
As he publishes his memoir My Effin' Life, the abundantly talented bass player and singer answers your questions on the end of the band, the prospect of new music and Jack Black's bum crack...
The Guns N' Roses bassist suffered in silence with a panic disorder and alcohol problems took him to the brink of death. He explains how he turned his life around.
The Japanese megastar, who's worked with everyone from Bono to George Michael, looks back on his life, the power of music and letting go of past hurts.
With Alter Bridge, Slash's Conspirators, solo material and more, vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy has an impressive and still-growing catalogue. These are his best albums.
Fred Durst and co - whose notoriety was recently restoked by a Netflix series about Woodstock '99 - pound out their irresistibly aggro rebel anthems with cheerful abandon.
Few bands do OTT rock'n'roll quite like The Darkness. Here's where to start with their back catalogue.
Steve-O speaks candidly about his death-defying stunts, the impact of MTV hit Jackass, and reveals his biggest concern about getting sober.
On this co-headline tour, Mötley Crüe are crass and limp, and then shown up all the more by the triumphant power of Def Leppard's homecoming.
Lead singer of iconic band Def Leppard, Joe Elliott, talks the band's future plans, his Sheffield roots and the state of rock music today.
Winners of Eurovision 2021 and runners-up on the Italian X Factor in 2017, glam hard rockers Måneskin have gone from hopefuls to arena-filling stars. Here's why they're the real deal.
Welcome to The Big Questions, where we ask the biggest of big questions (and the smaller ones, too). This week we've had a sit-down with one of rock's most enduring legends: Gene Simmons...
Effectively summoning moods of burning heat and freezing cold, the djent pioneers' machine-like precision can be tiring.
For their first non-festival gig in the UK in nearly 15 years, the LA quartet's opuses generate a frenzy - and drummer Danny Carey shows he is one of the greats.
We catch up with guitar god Slash to ask whether his main project is Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators or that other band...
Tobias Forge's band of ghouls just reached No 2 in the UK charts, and their symphonic metal - complete with bat wings, confetti and flamethrowers - has universal appeal.
He wowed the blues scene with his holler - but bad decisions and worse luck sent him into a rut. Now, with a loving relationship and Joe Bonamassa championing him, he says he's grabbing a second chance.
The Alice In Chains guitarist on why he's exploring his lighter side, why he still feels like he's at the top of his game, and how his signature Les Paul is the ultimate Christmas present.
Back on the road with a new album, the Scottish trio are packing their stadium-sized rock into smaller venues, to thrilling effect.
It's exactly 6 o'clock in the evening when my phone begins to ring. Calling from his home in Seal Beach, California, is Bill Ward. Bill Ward the drummer from Black Sabbath, the most influential heavy metal band of all time.
With Cybermen cheerleaders, hazmat suits and gigantic mosh pits, there's a gloriously daft energy to the pop-metallers' emotional, earth-shaking return.
Inspired by the story of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Rock Star featured Hollywood A-listers and a stellar cast of supporting musicians. So why was it so crushingly banal?
In combining both pummelling impact and nimble speed, Jordison defied his short stature to become a hulking master of rhythm - and the finest metal drummer of his era.
How does a band formerly known as the Sex Maggots end up penning one of the most successful love songs in modern music history?
In the age of streaming and social media, 10 years is a lifetime. In that period, Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has experienced life, love, loss and everything in between. So it's no wonder that the band's new album, The Bitter Truth, might just be their best yet.
The Darkness' sixth and latest album, 2019's Easter Is Cancelled - their best-received record since the band's reformation in 2011 - has taken on new and ominously prophetic meaning in light of April's national coronavirus lockdown.
American guitarist and blues icon Joe Bonamassa has just released his 45th album, Royal Tea. He's only 43.
Kiefer's right. There is a stigma attached to actors who get involved with the music business. But it takes all of 90 seconds in conversation with the Golden Globe winner to establish that his reasons for swapping the set for the stage are sincere.
Interviews
'The shit that Mötley pulled off on tour buses, airplanes, in hotel rooms... Honestly, we got away with fucking murder'.
Gear4music
Allow us to indulge in a little metaphor. If the bass drum is a drum kit's engine, then you might say the snare drum is its battery. While the bass thuds away, preserving that all-important rhythmic spine, the snare crackles and ignites. Sparks flying with every strike.
Like a fine, tailored suit, Pearl's Masterworks series allows you to realise your ultimate drum kit vision. A completely personal statement that reflects your drumming identity - the drum kit should fit the drummer, not the other way around.
Electronic drum kits offer a true drumming experience with the added convenience of low volume and a headphone output. Here are our top 5 electronic kits for beginners.
Most musical prodigies start early. Give your child the gift of drumming with the Digital Drums 200 Junior Electronic Drum Kit. The JDD200 is a high-quality instrument for young beginners to learn the drums from an early age.
Evolution is an understatement. This is the latest extraordinary addition to Mapex's sonic system. The Mapex Saturn Evolution Maple/Walnut 22" 5-piece Shell Pack epitomises transformation in the pursuit of perfection. First and foremost, the Saturn Evolution's new Halo mounting system takes intriguing metaphor and turns it into tangible reality.
Dominate the mix. Lively sounds and aggressive response perfect for rock. The WHD Elite 4 Piece Rock Custom Shell Pack is an excellent choice for heavy hitters looking to upgrade their gear.
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