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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Iconic Noughties station Kerrang to close as part of Channel 4 cuts

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After more than 20 years, rock TV station Kerrang will close amid Channel 4’s series of restructures, along with other music channels The Box, Kiss, Magic and 4Music.

Kerrang became known upon its launch in 2001 for nurturing indie rock and nu-metal bands such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco, offering music fans an important gateway into heavy and alternative music.

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