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Artists
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He remembers his first drum, being a keen footballer but not a good one, how he got his audition with the band that made his name, and what he really thought of acting
More than just a speed merchant: Why you should listen to Yngwie Malmsteen's Odyssey
Neo-classical heavy metal? Check. Staggering technical ability? Check. Commercial appeal? You'd be surprised
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recalls heartbreaking final conversation with Ozzy Osbourne
Tony Iommi spoke with Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne the night before Prince of Darkness died
The Darkness announce best-of album Crock Of Hits and tiny London celebration show
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Music
The man who changed the world for everyone: A guide to Elvis Presley's best albums
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TesseracT and Chimp Spanner side project is a battle against AI and mental issues
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Korn have recorded drums (and maybe more) for their long-awaited new studio album
Work on the follow-up to 2022’s Requiem is finally underway
How Primus told of goblins and rainbows while trying not to mention goblins and rainbows
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Best portable CD players 2026: Take your physical media on the road with these next-gen compact players
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Marshall expand their Jimi Hendrix anniversary range with Purple Haze-infused hardware line-up
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Get a unique, crystal-clear double-vinyl version of Rick Wakeman's new album and a signed issue of Prog here!
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