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What Judy Dyble did for Fairport Convention, Robert Fripp, and me
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.
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.
Metal Hammer’s tracks of the week: July 11, 2025
Soothe your post-Back To The Beginning blues with new tracks from Babymetal, Deftones, Halestorm and more, and vote for your favourite
Nikki Sixx reveals why Motley Crue didn’t play Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell gig: “Health issues”
Ozzy gave Motley Crue a leg-up in their early days – but they weren’t at the Back To The Beginning show
“If you don’t get it, you’re all idiots!” He conquered the charts and now he wants to compete with the greats. Is Yungblud the rock star we need right now?
Yungblud collabs with Louder to discuss new album Idols Pt 1 and taking his seat at the 'big boys' table'. "Rock music has got such a turned-up nose…”
Excellent new proggy sounds from Ihlo, Our Oceans, Discipline, and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week
Cool new prog you must hear from Amorphis, Raphael-Weinroth-Browne, Dave Pen and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week
"Carts before horses. Getting excited is somewhat premature." King Crimson manager urges caution over new studio album rumours
Comments from Jakko Jaksyk that suggested a new King Crimson studio album should be handled with caution, says band's manager
These two Swedish hard icons sang in the same band at different times – but would they work together?
It could be the Swedish hard rock collaboration to end them all
