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Mastodon announce shock departure of guitarist Brent Hinds
By mutual consent, Brent Hinds leaves Mastodon
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Neil Young’s Oceanside Countryside uncorks some vintage 70s vibes from deep within the cellar
The latest in Neil Young’s series of ’lost’ albums is a 1977 adventure, now welcomely restored.
Opeth bring a career-spanning setlist, staggering visuals and more than a little self-confidence to sell-out London show
Rejuvenated after latest album The Last Will And Testament, the prog/death metal masters honour both sides of their sound with cinematic accoutrements
Manic Street Preachers show that rage never sleeps on Critical Thinking
A vein of melancholy runs through Manic Street Preachers' 15th album Critical Thinking
Dream Theater's dream team return with a sharper-edged heaviness to the sound on Parasomnia
None shall sleep
Steely Dan's tunes are rich and assured on the nonchalant Katy Lied
The Dan has a sonic wingding in 1975
The Yes soap opera revisited on Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe's live An Evening Of Yes Music Plus
Yes, no Squire
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Frank Black's Teenager Of The Year still sounds brilliant 30 years on
A shiny gold vinyl release as Frank Black's crowning solo glory hits 30
