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Roger Daltrey says The Who "were the first heavy metal band"
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Jack and Sharon Osbourne are preparing a future in which Ozzy will live on digitally
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Marshall embrace comfort and sound with the new Milton A.N.C. headphones
Marshall unveil the new Milton A.N.C. - a pair of on-ear headphones that deliver "dynamic hi-res audio with rich details" - and 50+ hours of battery life
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How much difference does upgrading your stylus make to the sound of your vinyl?
Upgrading your stylus could be the single best thing you do for your hi-fi. But why, exactly? We take a deep dive into how you can enhance your listening experience in just a few simple steps
Marshall unveil cosmic Jimi Hendrix 60th anniversary collection: New velvet-covered Bluetooth speaker and amp bundle now available
Marshall celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix famously plugging into one of their amps with striking new range of hardware complete with Acton III speaker covered in crushed purple velvet
I write about music tech for a living - here are my tips, tricks and products that'll help keep your record player clean and your vinyl collection in tip-top condition
We all spend a lot on our turntables and record collections, so don't leave them to gather dirt and grime
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Saint Agnes's winning formula clicks into place on Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin
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A mixed bag from arguably the world's greatest songwriter
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All Them Witches are predictably unpredictable on the delectable House Of Mirrors
The seventh album from enigmatic Nashville rockers All Them Witches comes after a period of upheaval and regrouping
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