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Artists
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Mastodon have risen above tragedy with new album Marrow Deep
Nightwish got blamed for ugly Tarja Turunen split “for good reason”, Tuomas Holopainen admits: “It was like we were these evil neanderthals who’d hurt our wonderful ex-singer”
Finland’s symphonic metal stars let their ex-singer go via a public letter in 2005
"Jason and I have committed ourselves to creating a final Enid recording." The Enid announce their retirement from touring and one final album
The Enid's Robert John Godfrey calls time on the band in social media statement...
Music
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Nine Warren Zevon albums to listen to and one to avoid
Buying guide Warren Zevon could have carved out a career as a mainstream piano man were it not for his caustic wit, chemical-induced instability and general contempt for the world. These are his best albums
Why Tony Iommi initially didn't want to play Black Sabbath's final show - or record a new album
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Was Pink Floyd’s attempt to make an album from found sounds just a delaying tactic?
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Tech
Audio masters Pro-Ject bring the “mechanical soul” of the open road to the home with new Harley-Davidson turntable
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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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The Wakemans, uncensored, grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
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