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The day a metal superstar was almost decapitated on live TV by one of Britain's most popular singers
By Paul Brannigan published
Remember that time a metal legend was almost decapitated on British TV?

“We’re starting to turn down gigs, which isn’t something we’ve ever been able to do before." How Mystery came of age with Lies & Butterflies
By Nick Shilton published
Four years since the arrival of vocalist Jean Pageau and three years after Delusion Rain, Canadian proggers Mystery return with their most accomplished album yet.

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: July 14, 2025
By Polly Glass published
Eight new songs you need to hear right now from Jack Black, Halestorm, 38 Special and more

Did David Bowie really have a hand in NINE classic albums in a three year period? Yes, he did.
By Scott Rowley published
After two failed solo albums, in the period between 1971 and 1974, David Bowie worked on nine of rock's greatest albums. WTF?

“It’s been a wonderful ride”: Strawbs’ Dave Cousins and The Magic Of It All
By James McNair published
Despite his best intentions, their 2023 album proved to be their last – and even though it involved a series of personal and business struggles, the release found the late bandleader in good humour and ready to fight another day

All the essential new metal albums coming out in 2025 – and where to buy them
By Metal Hammer published
From Deftones and Halestorm to Babymetal and Slaughter To Prevail, these are the essential metal albums coming out this year

10 brilliant songs from the 90s that bands were barmy to not put on a record
By Niall Doherty published
For your consideration: a list of B-sides and outtakes that deserved a slot in the spotlight

"Y’know what I'm proud of? That they're all alive": Machine guns, snakes and missing millions – Alan Niven, the first manager of Guns N' Roses, looks back
By Scott Rowley last updated
When Guns N' Roses released Appetite For Destruction they were managed by Alan Niven. This is how he dealt with The Most Dangerous Band In The World
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