Kerrang! Radio

Kerrang! Radio

@KerrangRadio

Kerrang! Radio - playing 24/7 new and classic metal, rock and more. Listen on the Kerrang! Radio app, smart speaker, online at https://kerrangradio.co.uk/ & Freeview 717

UK https://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/ Joined 2009-01-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

182,120

Followers

3,230

Following

53,226

Tweets

41.3

Avg Engagement

741

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @KerrangRadio's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-01-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:24.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:16.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account shows moderate to high engagement, with a steady number of likes and retweets per tweet. It leverages its verified status and active on-air presence to drive interaction.

24.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

16.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

80,423

Total Likes

53,870

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

8

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

20

75th Percentile

19,131

Top Tweet

0.23

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

74.2%

Original

17.6%

Replies

4.7%

Retweets

3.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.2%

With Media

85.8%

With Links

4.2%

With #Tags

79.2%

With @Mentions

47.4%

With Emojis

177

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.24

Reply/Original Ratio

0.75

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

85.4%

Weekday Posts

14.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#dl2022 (27) #pwrup (9) #medicineatmidnight (7) #hma23 (4) #internationalwomensday (4) #iwalkwithwomen (4) #pledgekindness (4) #taylorhawkinstribute (3) #mentalhealthminute (3) #thephantomtomorrow (3)

Most Mentioned

@johnnydoom (495) @iamsophiek (272) @slipknot (156) @jonmahonn (152) @downloadfest (134) @kerrangradio (125) @foofighters (120) @loz_guest (120) @architectsuk (111) @metallica (103)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,411 (74%)
Replies 572 (18%)
Retweets 153 (5%)
Quote Tweets 114 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 153 retweets (5% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience is primarily metal and rock music fans, with a strong interest in current and classic bands. The account also appeals to listeners who follow radio programming and live broadcasts.

Good

Audience Quality

15.9%

Suspicion Index

18.7%

Low-Quality %

84

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

28.3%

Empty Bio

16.1%

<10 Tweets

12.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

28.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

72.4%

No URL

9.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

84,758,018

Total Potential Reach

84

Median Follower Reach

299

75th Percentile Reach

8.7%

>1K followers

1.3%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

61.8%

Creators

30,888 accounts

22.1%

Consumers

11,066 accounts

16.1%

Dormant

8,046 accounts

141

Verified Followers

0.28% of total

6.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.19

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

England, United Kingdom (943) London, England (915) United Kingdom (881) London (505) UK (420) England (293) Manchester, England (276) Birmingham, England (253) Scotland, United Kingdom (215) West Midlands, England (205)

171

Verified Followers

0.17% of total

8,694

Protected Accounts

8.69% of total

9 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,100,294 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@PearlJam 3,470,895 Musician Music, Pearl Jam, Gigaton
@KellyOsbourne 3,298,773 Podcaster Podcast, Entertainment, Comedy
@Variety 2,911,386 Entertainment industry Entertainment, Business, Variety
@BeatsByAssassin 2,261,802 Multitalented Actor, Director, Rapper
@6BillionPeople 2,033,584 - -
@MegsDeAngelis 1,783,563 Influencer music, fans, socializing
@TheVampsCon 1,735,795 Musician Diary, Strange thoughts
@itvcorrie 1,735,275 TV Show TV, Soap Opera, Drama
@iamrobertdobbs 1,561,710 Musician Music, Time Machines, Crypto

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

music (8,537) love (6,664) rock (4,620) band (3,685) follow (3,477) life (3,430) metal (3,221) live (1,701) uk (1,573) lover (1,551)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#music (176) #rock (135) #metal (109) #teamfollowback (49) #1 (48) #mufc (41) #ynwa (36) #blm (34) #heavymetal (32) #blacklivesmatter (32)

65,486

Followers With Bio

34,514

Followers Without Bio

65.49%

% With Bio

34.51%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

46,489

Combined Engagement

8,676

Total Likes

37,813

Total Retweets

9,298

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Music Rock Metal Radio On-Air Artists Engagement Nostalgia

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights on-air hosts and featured artists, which helps maintain audience interest and loyalty. It uses emotional and nostalgic content, such as remembering Chester Bennington, to connect with fans on a deeper level. Regular updates about new and classic music keep the audience engaged and informed about the radio's programming.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 182,120
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @KerrangRadio reveals an growing Twitter presence with 182,120 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 41.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025