Latest articles by Grant Moon
The story behind the song: Budgie's Breadfan
A song about people who love money (not loaves) that came out of an ear-bleeding jam session, Breadfan became Budgie’s anthem and a fan favourite. Metallica thought it was pretty good too
Joe Satriani interview: the soundtrack of my life
Guitar superstar Joe Satriani on the first gig he played, the most underrated band ever, and why you should give Greta Van Fleet a break
Slash's 10 best guitar solos, from Guns N' Roses to Velvet Revolver and beyond
In an age where the guitar hero is somewhat diminished, no one is more heroic than Guns N' Roses man Slash - and these are his best solos
Lonely Robot - Feelings Are Good Review
Not yet ratedJohn Mitchell comes back down to earth, and feels the gravity…
Gavin Rossdale: "Our reviews improved once we stopped selling records"
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale on the paparazzi, fighting Keanu Reeves, and getting angry on new album The Kingdom
Marillion Script For A Jester's Tear review
Not yet ratedMarillion’s 1983 debut goes deluxe, with added excellent docco.
My Record Collection: Mark Ellen
The magazine mogul, Whistle Test presenter and Live Aid helmer ushers us into his attic to dust off some of his favourite vintage vinyl.
King Crimson - In The Court Of King Crimson: An Observation Over Fifty Years review
Not yet ratedSid Smith's timely update of the definitive King Crimson chronicle...
Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight Deluxe Edition review
Not yet ratedIn two deluxe editions, this Marillion 1995 gem sees the light of day once more
"This album’s got more of a golden glow about it. I’ve definitely gone back to the music that created my musical DNA, the more progressive art rock.” Steven Wilson on Grace For Drowning
Back in 2011 Grant Moon chatted with Steven Wilson about his then new album Grace For Drowning...
Paul Gilbert interview: I’m happy that anybody’s paying attention
Shred King Paul Gilbert on big hair, learning from Joe Satriani, and his inner melodic generator
Alan Parsons: The Secret album review
Not yet ratedStudio ace Alan Parsons has been tempted back into recording a new album, after 15 years away. Can he weave his sonic magic once more?
10 of the best rock bands from Wales
Proving there's more to Welsh music than Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and male voice choirs, it's 10 of the best rock bands from Wales
And last but not least... prog album reviews round-up
Not yet ratedGrant Moon has a rummage down the back of the Prog sofa for the ones that nearly got away… with the latest releases from Pagan Harvest, UTU, Bob Holroyd, Rob Reed, Fractal Mirror and more
Al Di Meola - Opus album review
Not yet ratedNow a happy man, the guitarist continues to stretch himself
And Last But Not Least album review column
Not yet ratedGrant Moon has a rummage down the back of the Prog sofa for the ones that nearly got away...
Wire at The Globe, Cardiff - live review
Not yet ratedA crisp performance from the post-punk crossover band
Alan Simon - Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon album review
Not yet ratedA fourth, star-studded pull at the sword for the French showman
Elliot Speller-Gillott - You Can’t Eat Out Of The Singing Bowl album review
Not yet ratedExtraordinary musical outing from the young Uncle actor
And the rest... prog album reviews column
Not yet ratedGrant Moon has a rummage down the back of the Prog sofa for the ones that nearly got away with The Universe By Ear, Joel Jerome, Richard Dawson, Deerhoof, Crippled Black Phoenix and more
Sparks - Hippopotamus album review
Not yet ratedLikeable, hook-laden return from the Mael Brothers
Chon introduce their sweet second album Honey
A decade ago, they were playing to empty rooms in their hometown of San Diego, but today Chon are packing out venues with their friendly math rock sound. Mario Camarena sums up their progress
