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39% off Nevermind is just the tip of the iceberg in Amazon's epic Spring Deal Days CD and vinyl sale – score big savings on Zeppelin, Green Day, The Cure & more
Amazon Spring Deal Days is in full swing and there’s a load of brilliant discounts on classic albums and more. Here's my top picks
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Powerwolf might have enough pyro to level a city, but they've got singalongs to unite the masses
How Sleep Theory became baddiecore's fastest rising stars
There are some ugly downsides to sudden fame - as Sleep Theory founder and vocalist Cullen Moore has found out
How Humble Pie made the ultimate whiplash boogie white boy blues
With its monolithic riff and yelping lead vocal, the live version of Stone Cold Fever typifies Humble Pie, one of the best live blues-rock bands of their era
Kneecap's Mo Chara will not face terrorism trial following British High Court ruling
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Music
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Marmozets fizz back with a new album after a seven-year absence
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Classic Rock writer Mick Wall remembers the Phil Lynott that most never knew
The ultimate Motorhead playlist (as picked by Metallica, Judas Priest and more)
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Tech
With up to 33% off vinyl storage in Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale, there's never been a better time to organise your wax. Here's 9 of my top picks for record collectors
Amazon Spring Deal Days is here and it's brought discounts to a range of vinyl storage units covering a range of budgets - get in quick
Best CD players 2026: Return to your physical music library with these sharp-sounding CD players
Music streaming is fine, but physical media is for keeps - and hot on the heels of the vinyl revival, comes news that interest is booming in the humble compact disc. Here's a selection of my favourite players
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger turntable review
The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a delightfully moreish morsel of retro-styled, portable record-playing magnificence
Best Marshall speakers 2026: Powerful party and pocket speakers from the guitar-amp giant
A comprehensive look at the best speakers from iconic amp merchants Marshall – covering portable powerhouses and huge home hi-fi boxes
Loudest Bluetooth speakers 2026: The best wireless speakers loud enough to shake your foundations
Get the party started with these full-fat, high-wattage Bluetooth speakers from Marshall, JBL, Soundboks and more
Wired headphones are back! Here's my pick of 9 rock-solid companions for your MP3 player, portable CD player or cassette player
It's easy to forget about wired headphones due to the rise in Bluetooth devices, but I've picked out a selection worth a closer look that are both reliable and comfortable
Latest Reviews
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Lamb Of God's new album Into Oblivion is their best in well over a decade
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