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The death, birth and unlikely resurgence of Crowbar
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Dave Brock slams BBC film suggestion that Hawkwind stole Paul McCartney's long-lost bass
Paul McCartney: The Hunt For The Lost Bass tells the story of the former Beatle's long-lost Höfner violin bass
Iron Maiden's creative director Ben Smallwood grew up around the band – now he's telling their story
Iron Maiden's much-heralded Burning Ambition film will hit cinemas on May 7 - and the band are on the cover of the new issue of Classic Rock
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“GN’R’s version was a bit of a copycat thing – they didn’t try to make it their own. Axl wanted to sound like Dan”: The 70s rock classic that was censored by the label, inspired Guns N’ Roses and almost got banned in Chile
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The vinyl rescue kit: 8 budget buys to protect and enhance your Record Store Day finds
I've picked out a variety of accessories for your new record player that'll keep your vinyl in great condition and enhance your listening pleasure
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Best vinyl record storage 2026: Take good care of your vinyl purchases with this selection of storage solutions
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