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The book that Axl Rose doesn't want you to read: Alan Niven’s incredible book takes you inside peak Guns N’ Roses like no other
By Scott Rowley published
Sound N' Fury, due to be published in July, has been pushed back. But it might be the best book about Guns N' Roses ever written.

10 brilliant songs from the 90s that bands were barmy to not put on a record
By Niall Doherty published
For your consideration: a list of B-sides and outtakes that deserved a slot in the spotlight

United States military used Metallica's Enter Sandman without permission in now deleted video promoting war drones
By Stef Lach published
Might of US military is no match for Metallica's lawyers as they demand removal of track from social media drone video

"Y’know what I'm proud of? That they're all alive": Machine guns, snakes and missing millions – Alan Niven, the first manager of Guns N' Roses, looks back
By Scott Rowley last updated
When Guns N' Roses released Appetite For Destruction they were managed by Alan Niven. This is how he dealt with The Most Dangerous Band In The World

Jeff Lynne’s ELO cancel last ever show
By Classic Rock published
The iconic British rock band have cancelled their swansong show in London‘s Hyde Park after doctors advise Jeff Lynne not to play

The epic story behind Queen’s triumphant comeback with Adam Lambert
By Nick Hasted published
No one expected Queen to return in 2011 – not least Queen themselves

This is what it’s like to be jailed by a repressive regime for playing in a metal band
By Matt Mills published
Confess frontman Nikan Khosravi was imprisoned by the Iranian authorities for being a metal fan

Ex-Deep Purple legend Glenn Hughes is releasing a new solo album – and it may be his last
By Classic Rock published
Is Glenn Hughes about to release his final solo record?

What Judy Dyble did for Fairport Convention, Robert Fripp, and me
By Sid Smith published
The late singer-songwriter found fans in every genre she stepped into. For those who knew her, her joyful personality and optimism in the face of adversity was even more admirable, says Sid Smith

The pub encounter behind Pulp’s timeless classic Common People, the song that changed everything for Jarvis & co.
By Niall Doherty published
It’s 30 years since the Sheffield indie-rockers were riding high in the charts with their anthemic hit. Here’s the story of how it came together.
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