In the new Hot Press: Kings Of Leon

They're one of the world's biggest bands – and they're back. As they unleash their new album Walls, Kings of Leon lead the way in the new issue of Hot Press. Our man Olaf Tyaransen meets the rock giants as they discuss bust-ups, blowouts and the creation of their seventh studio effort.

While Oasis might not be offering up a new album anytime soon, the retrospective documentary Supersonic is currently garnering rave reviews across the board. Of course, the brothers Gallagher are no strangers to the pages of Hot Press, so Stuart Clark dives into the vault to catalogue the magical moments we've shared with the terrible twosome through the years.

Also in this issue, we shine a special spotlight on the state of the nation in our Mental Health Special; Jason O'Toole tells the remarkable and touching story of Brenda Fricker, Bressie looks back on a ground-breaking – and award-winning – year for A Lust For Life, we take a look at the challenges facing athletes at the end of their sporting careers, and talk to some of the country's pre-eminent experts about what we can do to address the issues facing Ireland.

The Hot Press Interview is an enlightening and emotional one, as Christy Dignam tells his remarkable story. The Aslan frontman has battled drugs and demons aplenty, and knows his time on this earth is limited by terminal cancer – but he still has a smile on his face. This is one exchange that you don't want to miss.

Elsewhere, we talk to American Honey star Sasha Lane, chat with superstar author Emma Donoghue, meet the outstanding Kate Tempest and take a closer look at Ireland's second city in a Cork special.

Add in all the usual news, views, reviews, previews and anything else you can think of, and it all adds up to another jam-packed issue of Hot Press, on sale now.

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