UK heavy metal mag 'Kerrang!' halts publication amid Covid-19 concerns

British music magazine 'Kerrang!' has announced it is temporarily suspending publication of its print magazine for three months amid the Covid-19 situation. Photo: Handout

Long-running British weekly magazine Kerrang!, which is devoted to rock and metal music culture, has announced in a statement that it is temporarily suspending publication of its print magazine.

"Following a period of unprecedented turmoil within the music industry and beyond, we are temporarily suspending the publication of Kerrang! magazine for three months. The magazine will return on July 8 and we will continue to publish it every week from that point onwards.