Marianne Faithfull’s wild tales of Keith Richards, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and more
Singing with Page and Metallica, flirting with Hendrix, getting high with Clapton – the late Marianne Faithfull did it all
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How Candlemass changed metal forever with doom landmark Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Doom metal never sounded so huge as it did on Candlemass’ game-changing 1986 debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Pink Floyd explored communication on The Division Bell, despite their communication issues
Pink Floyd explored the theme of communication on 1994 album The Division Bell – despite their infamous communication issues
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: March 28 2025
Evanescence, Linkin Park and Wednesday 13 are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
"The haters won’t stop us from doing what we do": Geoff Downes on Asia's new lineup
The Geoff Downes-led new lineup of Asia play the band’s first three albums, one per night, in April
“You only have to hear the opening sweep to reach for your lighter and wave it in the air”: Tony Banks' greatest Genesis moments
Just some of the co-founding keyboardist’s iconic contributions to an award-winning catalogue of groundbreaking muisic
The greatest gig I've ever seen: 24 writers pick the most memorable live show of their lives
24 life-changing live shows from 60 years of gigs
Debauched prog revivalists to internet pioneers: The Marillion albums you should listen to
Since picking up the progressive rock baton from Genesis in the 80s, Marillion have recorded one of prog’s most impressive catalogues, and these are their best albums
Prog is the reason Rick Astley became a singer
Pop star made his life-changing decision at a Camel concert, before discovering the work of keyboard genius Wakeman via Yes
The Gospel according to Alice Cooper: Snakes, guns, alcohol and Bible study
After decades in the business of rock'n'roll, this is the Gospel according to Alice Cooper
"People are listening to Rick Astley. You’ve got to draw a line”: Mogwai and The Bad Fire
Stuart Braithwaite found himself unexpectedly inspired by King Crimson on his band’s 11th record – and the influence of Pink Floyd could appear on their next
Ginger Wildhearts’ wild tales of Lemmy, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Cheap Trick and more
Meet Ginger Wildheart, the multi-tasking musical superhero who's shared stages with Cheap Trick and Motörhead and drinks with Axl Rose, Tony Iommi and Liza Minnelli
It took The Mars Volta three years and several arguments to make Noctourniquet
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez challenged himself to stop aiming for perfection, and challenged old friend Cedric Bixler-Zavala to write direct lyrics. It wasn’t easy for either of them
Psychic tests! Pet wolves! Chicken coops! Guns N' Roses and the wild ride towards Chinese Democracy
Ever wondered why Chinese Democracy took so long to make? This is the truly unbelievable story of a year in the life of Axl Rose
“He encouraged us to dream big”: How Bob Ezrin brought out the prog in Kula Shaker
Crispian Mills hails the “complete maniac” Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel and Alice Cooper producer for his work on 1999 album Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts
"Exul ended up being recorded at 10 different studios over two and a half years." Ne Obliviscaris and the heroic story of their fourth album
Australian prog metallers Ne Obliviscaris tell how without their Patreon-funding they might not have got to make album number four, Exul
“We embrace the spirit of early 70s prog as being the way that you should always approach music." Mastodon and their prog epic Crack The Skye
In 2009 US prog metallers Mastodon released their conceptual opus Crack The Skye. It proved to be the step up to the big time the band deserved...
"Instrumental albums are often made by musicians for musicians, so we wanted to keep things tuneful and hold the listener’s attention" How Animals As Leaders broke the mould with The Joy Of Motion
The story of the Washington instrumental trio's third album, 2014's The Joy Of Motion
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