MetalTalk.World Artists – James Kennedy

James Kennedy is a Welsh rock solo artist, author and podcaster. He was formerly the singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band Kyshera until they disbanded in 2018. He now fronts the band James Kennedy & The Underdogs.

Kennedy has released eight albums since 2010, including three with Kyshera and five solo releases, with his latest, Make Anger Great Again, released in 2020 by Konic Records.

Also in 2020, Kennedy’s autobiography Noise Damage was published by Eye Lightning Books and peaked at Number One on Amazon.

Brexit discriminatory culture roundtable held at the House Of Lords

James Kennedy was part of a music industry delegation that presented the case for the post-Brexit touring musician at a House Of Lords roundtable on Tuesday.

The James Kennedy Column / “Rock isn’t dead, Gene Simmons, it’s been buried alive”

"I don’t care much for rules, but one that I always swear by is to ignore everything uttered by Gene Simmons."Rock is dead? Really, Gene?! Have you only just joined Myspace?" @jameskennedyuk @genesimmons

James Kennedy


Welsh rock solo artist, author and podcaster. Formerly the singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band Kyshera.

He now fronts James Kennedy & The Underdogs.

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