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“I have to be careful how I present my ideas”: How misfit Jordan Rudess found his space in Dream Theater
By Dave Ling Published
He was training to be a classical pianist when prog exploded into his life, and refused his first invitation to join the prog metal giants – but it all worked out

The story of Slayer vs Slayer, the 80s metal Battle Of The Bands with only one winner
By Dave Everley Published
Two bands, one name, one crazy gig – this is what happened when a pre-fame Slayer shared a bill with another band named Slayer

Peter Frampton reflects on the many lessons life has taught him
By Bill DeMain Published
The wisdom of Peter Frampton: Music is the best medicine. Always sit up straight. A good curry makes life worth living. Artists should take a stand politically

Why Steve Howe’s favourite Yes songs are all from the 1970s
By Grant Moon Published
Asked to select his five top tracks from his band’s career, he goes back in time to Fragile, Close To The Edge, Tales From Topographic Oceans, Going For The One and Drama

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others
By Dave Everley Published
Discover his thoughts on three-fingered guitar playing, a rock icon asking for his autograph, hot chillis, abandoned rabbit suits, never learning to drive, retirement, the 70s codpiece – and why he took up flute in the first place

The life and times of Tony Iommi, metal’s indestructible dark lord
By Malcolm Dome Published
If it wasn’t for Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, the world would sound very, very different

"It's heavy as ****!" Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson gives update on new solo album
By Merlin Alderslade Published
Looks like we could be hearing a heavier side of Bruce when the new album drops next year

“A feeling of loss but a sense of relief”: When David Gilmour auctioned 123 of his guitars
By Jerry Ewing Published
Just before he raised a record-breaking $21.5m, the Pink Floyd axe hero showed and played some of the historic instrument’s he’d decided to part with
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