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Steve Harris reveals the song he wants to bring back to Iron Maiden’s setlist
By Matt Mills published
The second European leg of the band’s 50th-anniversary tour kicks off in the spring

Ben Ward looks back on three decades in the Orange Goblin trenches
By Jerry Ewing published
In late 2025, British heavy metal stalwarts Orange Goblin played their last ever shows, calling it a day after 30 years. Frontman Ben Ward explains why, and reflects on three decades of creating metal thunder

Airbourne on AC/DC, non-annoying Christmas songs, and why their new album had to be exactly right
By Dave Ling published
Expect Airborne's usual full-on rock’n’roll as they arrive in the UK for a run of European dates

An encounter with Judas Priest as they prepare to unleash the album that saves them
By Sylvie Simmons published
With a notorious court case looming and an untested new drummer, Judas Priest retreated to Spain as they steeled themselves for the release of one of their greatest albums

David Lee Roth announces extensive North American tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Diamond Dave will cross the continent from April onwards

What the science behind mosh pits can tell us about human behaviour
By Paul Brannigan published
Ever wondered about the physics of mosh pits and circle pits? We have answers for you

A study suggested that men who play guitar in extreme metal bands do it to impress other men
By Merlin Alderslade published
Time to smash those preconceptions about playing guitar to show off to girls, lads

The day that one of BritPop's biggest stars joined hard rock legends Spinal Tap
By Paul Brannigan published
Glastonbury festival 2009 was not ready for a national treasure getting behind Spinal Tap's lewd ode to bum cakes and velvety cheeks
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