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Fans revel in downpour as Oasis kick off North American leg of world tour in Toronto
By Stef Lach published
Feedback from fans overwhelmingly positive as Oasis bring the noise – and identical setlist – across the Atlantic

"This is the way rock stars die." The Who's Pete Townshend reveals recent addiction to painkillers
By Stef Lach published
Pete Townshend of The Who became dependent on painkillers after recent surgery but recovery is going well

Wombles, Buggles, Asia and more: Geoff Downes’ life and times in and out of Yes
By Dave Everley published
His big break came with the Wombles, then he impressed Trevor Horn with synths he’d only borrowed. He forged a partnership with John Wetton and made it big with Asia – and his easygoing nature means he’s avoided most of Yes’ infamous dramas

We told Deftones singer Chino Moreno what ‘baddiecore’ is and this was his response
By Matt Mills last updated
The frontman reacts to his band being at the forefront of a new, sexed-up metal genre also featuring Sleep Token and Bad Omens

The doom metal legend who could have been Ghost’s original singer if it hadn’t been for a missed MySpace message
By Metal Hammer published
Ghost could have sounded very different if Tobias Forge had his way

What do deathcore, nu metal and Switzerland have in common? One of the most exciting young bands in metal
By Dannii Leivers published
Paleface Swiss are one of 2025's major breakout metal bands - and with good reason

The time the Eagles opened for a legendary British prog rock band – and hated it
By Classic Rock published
When country rock met prog, it was never going to end well

Christian Rockers Wytch Hazel on atheism, conservatives and organised religion
By Polly Glass published
Wytch Hazel may be believers, but their righteous influences and almighty folk metal rocks harder than Gabriel’s Judgement Day trumpets

Robert Reed’s struggle to keep Mike Oldfield’s form of music alive
By Grant Moon published
Magenta, Cyan and Chimpan A mastermind went to the effort and expense of bringing three key Oldfield collaborators into his Sanctuary projects. That proves his commitment to creating something genuine, although many people don’t realise it
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