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The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear this week
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The Rolling Stones appear as their younger selves via "groundbreaking deepfake technology" in new video starring Odessa A'zion
Odessa A'zion appears with the distinctly younger Stones following her triumphant role as Rachel Mizler in Marty Supreme
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Top new proggy sounds from MONO, Shearwater, Earthside and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week
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Sponsored by Danny Wimmer Presents
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Tech
How much difference does upgrading your stylus make to the sound of your vinyl?
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Marshall unveil cosmic Jimi Hendrix 60th anniversary collection: New velvet-covered Bluetooth speaker and amp bundle now available
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We all spend a lot on our turntables and record collections, so don't leave them to gather dirt and grime
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The Pro-Ject T1 EVO BT is audiophile-adjacency at its near-best – and likely to be somewhat overshadowed by its competitors
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Peter Frampton picks up the torch again
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