Phil Alexander
Biography
Phil Alexander is the Global Creative Director of Kerrang! Magazine and Rock Media at Wasted Talent Ltd; Editor-In-Chief/Associate Publisher of MOJO, Kerrang! & Q. Bauer Media.; and host of MOJO Rocks on the radio. Phil Alexander is one of the most respected journalists/editors in the field of rock WRITING. He has been a familiar face on television for years (he hosted a show in the ‘90s called Raw Power) and can be regularly heard voicing his opinions on rock music on the radio.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • as Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Drama Series - 1997, 16 episodes • as Self - Editor (Kerrang!)
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Drama Series - 1997, 16 episodes • as Self
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Drama Series - 1997, 16 episodes • as Self - Editor-in-chief (Mojo, Kerrang!)
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Self
Dissects the complex relationships between artists, managers and labels, with help from Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Michael Hutchence and a host of hopefuls. Musicians, managers and people in the industry talk about the deals which can make, and break, musicians.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Self
Had Judas Priest released just this one album, it would still go down in history. Judas Priest was one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the 70's. BRITISH STEEL made them a world-famous band. The welding of BRITISH STEEL is told in this exclusive program in the band's own words, and by their once long-term producer Tom Allom. Featuring archive footage, interviews and rare live performances, plus all of BRITISH STEEL'S finest songs, including "Living After Midnight", "Breaking the Law", "Metal Gods", "The Rage", "United" and "Grinder", this is a compelling, witty and exhilarating look at the making of one of heavy metal's most artful creations, a true Classic!
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Amid the social strife of 1970s Britain emerged NWOBHM, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. New bands from ordinary British towns and suburbs like Iron Maiden, Def Leppard; Saxon, and Girlschool changed the face of amplified music and created a musical and cultural revolution. This is the story of Heavy Metal Kingdom.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self - Editor in Chief, Kerrang Magazine
This documentary examines the extraordinary story of Freddie Mercury and how he went from being a refugee to one of Britain's favourite rock stars, as well as his tragic early death and why he has proved such an enduring musical icon.