Articles by Marcel Anders

"I’ve been asked every question about Pink Floyd there possibly is – at least twice!" When David Gilmour released Rattle That Lock, the spectre of the day job still loomed large

By Marcel Anders published 18 September 23

David Gilmour’s Rattle That Lock, was inspired by a day in the life and addresses the horrors of war, hopes for the future and memories of the late Rick Wright. Just don’t ask its composer anything about Pink Floyd ormodern music.

Ozzy Osbourne: partying, getting older, and the album that saved his life

By Marcel Anders last updated 20 September 22

Black Sabbath frontman-turned-solo artist Ozzy Osbourne looks back on a difficult year, fallen friends and being an ‘ordinary man’

Marilyn Manson on life, death and painting with piss

By Marcel Anders published 9 May 19

Marilyn Manson opens up about his album Heaven Upside Down, mortality, collecting razors, eating leeches and everything in between

Building Bridges: The Rise of Leon Bridges

By Marcel Anders published 4 May 18

Fuelled by the spirit of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, Leon Bridges has hooked critics and roots music lovers alike…

Robert Plant interview: 'people spat at us because we were hippies'

By Marcel Anders published 30 November 17

Robert Plant reflects on the importance of travel, how rock music lost steam, and why he'll never write a memoir...

Dave Grohl: "I’m trying to express frustration at how everyone is so divided"

By Marcel Anders last updated 20 September 22

Dave Grohl was supposed to spend 2017 licking his wounds. Instead he retreated into the wilderness, loaded up on wine and wrote a new Foo Fighters album exploring his darkest thoughts

Roger Waters: "Attempting to move people is a huge privilege"

By Marcel Anders published 13 June 17

The former Pink Floyd singer/bassist/songwriter releases his first solo album in 25 years

Roger Waters: Is this the life he really wants?

By Marcel Anders published 23 May 17

Roger Waters has moved on, mended broken bridges and is now looking to the future – but he’s still worried about the state of the world. He opens up to Prog...

Blondie: Back with a buzz

By Marcel Anders published 27 April 17

Deborah Harry and Chris Stein set the scene for Blondie's one-off headline date

We grill Ryan Adams on heartbreak, hope and AC/DC

By Marcel Anders published 29 March 17

The singer, songwriter, poet and painter opens up about his stunning new album

Kings Of Leon on their new music, Led Zeppelin and fine wine

By Marcel Anders published 21 November 16

They may be former hillbillies, but these days they’re more about Michelin stars than grits and moonshine

A photograph of Van Morrison on stage in 2015

Is Van Morrison really blues rock's biggest grouch?

By Marcel Anders published 21 November 16

The Belfast Cowboy on songwriting, the price of fame and his unjust reputation as a grump. Just don’t mention the knighthood...

Head shot portrait of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason: "We wanted to be a pop group and sell records"

By Marcel Anders last updated 20 September 22

Pink Floyd’s drummer and only ever-present member takes us through six decades of experiences, from cowboy hats and arguments to counterculture happenings and the band’s upcoming exhibition

Live Preview: Iron Maiden

By Marcel Anders last updated 20 September 22

Dave Murray and Janick Gers check in from Mexico ahead of their Download show.

Andy Summers: From The Police to Hendrix

By Marcel Anders published 15 January 16

We take down the particulars of the Police guitarist, with evidence of jamming with Hendrix, fooling punks and nearly joining the Stones...

2015 – The Burning Questions: Will Iron Maiden top The Book Of Souls?

By Marcel Anders published 27 November 15

The heavy metal warhorses have made the biggest album of the year.

Polly Samson Details The Lyrical Journey Behind Rattle That Lock

By Marcel Anders last updated 14 September 22

Novelist Polly Samson explains how she writes lyrics for husband David Gilmour, and why he’ll do anything to avoid writing them himself

Pink Floyd, seizing the day and Polly Samson: David Gilmour Rattles That Lock

By Marcel Anders last updated 14 September 22

David Gilmour’s 2015 album, Rattle That Lock, was inspired by a day in the life and addresses hopes for the future and memories of Rick Wright

Q&A: James Taylor

By Marcel Anders published 12 June 15

The veteran singer-songwriter on addiction, recovery, artistry, pain and nicking other people’s music.

Van Dyke Parks retires in style

By Marcel Anders published 21 May 15

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One of rock's cult geniuses leaves the stage

Muse: Universal Soldiers

By Marcel Anders published 18 May 15

Hysteria surrounds Muse’s new album, Drones – and it’s not just because ‘Mutt’ Lange produced it. As evil technocrats threaten to take over the world, Matt Bellamy and co. are fighting back.