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Syd Barrett’s iconic Madcap floorboards to go on show on South Coast this July
The Piper venue near Hastings will feature a week-long programme of gigs and talks in July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Syd Barrett's passing
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Jethro Tull's M.U. The Best Of... to be reissued as a limited edition half-speed vinyl remaster in July
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"She leaned over and kissed me on me lips. My knees went." The day that black metal legend Cronos from Venom met Kate Bush
"What's not to love about Kate Bush?”
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Rising Italian black metallers Bianca are bringing a new vision to the genre
One of the most exciting bands in the European underground are twisting black metal into new shapes without compromising its DNA
A metal fan’s guide to prog legends Rush
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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: June 22, 2026
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An epic guide to every Swervedriver album in the band’s own words
Adam Franklin takes us on an all-access tour through the Swervedriver back catalogue, from their Creation incubation up to the band's reunion and glorious second act
The Stooges mark the post-Altamont death throes of the hippy zeitgeist on Fun House
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Prime Day turntable deals 2026: All the early record player discounts ahead of the big event
Prime Day will be with us next week, but the turntable deals have already started to drop. Here's my top picks
Prime Day music deals 2026: All the best early Amazon Prime Day discounts for music fans
We're gearing up for Amazon Prime Day which runs between June 23-26. Check out the latest hand-picked early deals and find out everything you need to know
Best budget turntables 2026: low-cost, high value record players for every occasion
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started with listening to vinyl – as evidenced by these excellent budget record players
Jack and Sharon Osbourne are preparing a future in which Ozzy will live on digitally
Get ready for Ozzy 2.0
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The Stooges mark the post-Altamont death throes of the hippy zeitgeist on Fun House
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The Rolling Stones' 25th album Foreign Tongues isn't just Hackney Diamonds II
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Decessus - the Chilean death metallers whose vocalist was crowned Miss World Chile - make their UK debut at Download 2026
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