Interviews

Rush’s Neil Peart, an exploding golf ball and two career-changing conversations

By Martin Kielty Published 15 June 26

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recall their late friend and bandmate, recalling what he brought to the band and how they began to move on without him

Praised by half the Beatles, Rick Wakeman and Pat Metheny, Rod Argent still didn’t have it all easy

By Rob Hughes Published 14 June 26

Founding member of The Zombies and Argent had no trouble writing songs that have endured for decades, and easily collaborated with Phil Collins, The Who and many others. But he also encountered his share of troubles in the music industry

Former England legend Terry Butcher is a huge Iron Maiden fan and the original heavy metal footballer

By Dave Everley Published 14 June 26

Ex-England captain Terry Butcher on singing onstage with Iron Maiden, Steve Harris’ football skills and England’s chances in the World Cup

The “really evil” bandleader who was more challenging than Peter Gabriel and Robert Fripp

By Dom Lawson Published 13 June 26

Despite a huge range of experience, bassist easily identifies the person he found most difficult to work with

Eric Burdon: the hellraiser who had it all and then lost it

By Rob Hughes Published 13 June 26

Founder of The Animals, party buddy of Hendrix and Morrison and hero to Springsteen, Eric Burdon is a bluesman, a rogue and a survivor, and this is his story

Rick Wakeman: Jon Lord inspired me, made me laugh, and he was a true progger at heart

By Dave Everley Published 12 June 26

Deep Purple icon, who inspired Yes counterpart to remake Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, had a wicked sense of humour and was a true progger at heart

How Mallavora 'traumitised' the Celebrity Traitors - and fought for diabled rights

By Jen Thomas Published 11 June 26

Mallavora vocalist Jessica Douek might've lent her impressive talents to Celebrity Traitors, but she's using her platform to highlight the difficulties she faces as a person with a disability

The triumph and tragedy of Peter Green, the man who founded Fleetwood Mac

By Mark Blake Published 11 June 26

Peter Green was one of the greatest guitarists of the late 60s British blues boom – but he never truly conquered his demons

"My stroke was caused by stress." An audience with Tarja Turunen

By Matt Mills Published 10 June 26

In 2023, the original queen of symphonic metal shared some reflections on her past

"Getting off the bus, you could be attacked by a gang of skinheads, bikers or straights. It was hairy." Riots, teargas and slamdancing – The 80s scene that helped inspire Metallica, Slayer, Napalm Death and beyond

By Rich Hobson Published 10 June 26

Thrash, black metal, grindcore - none of it would exist without UK82