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Biff Byford reveals why he thinks Metallica have never covered a Saxon song
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Audio-Technica AT-ERP5 earplugs review: absurdly transparent gigging earplugs from an audio tech titan
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Amazon Stir It Up by spinning up to 30% off one of my favourite House Of Marley turntables
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Brighten up your music room with the colourful and eye-catching Majority Stylo and Folio turntables
Available at a budget price and ready to rock in a variety of colours, these two new record players are ready to be snapped up right now
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Audio-Technica AT-ERP5 earplugs review: absurdly transparent gigging earplugs from an audio tech titan
These swanky gigging earplugs from Audio-Technica are remarkably clear and eminently attenuative
"The album's brevity is its biggest advantage." J.J. Cale keeps it short on the easygoing Okie
J.J. Cale's most famous songs were made famous by others, but Okie's laid-back charm is enticing in its own right
Castle Rat look like future headliners at Bloodstock: review
Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock
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Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review
Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock
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Weezer will release their movie starring Keanu Reeves next year
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