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Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s music has lasted beyond Simon Jeffes’ lifetime. But was it prog?
By Mike Barnes published
Simon Jeffes described his musical pursuit of the precious irrational as “imaginary folklore.” His work intrigued Brian Eno and has lasted long beyond his lifetime. But was it prog?

Founding Angel Witch bassist Kevin Riddles dead at 68
By Fraser Lewry published
NWOBHM pioneer Kevin Riddles was also a member of Tytan, Paul Samson's Empire and Baphomet

The musicians who played Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning show pay tribute to Ozzy & Co
By Fraser Lewry published
Tributes from Metallica, Pantera, Tool, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Halestorm and many more

How Chester Thompson and Neal Morse formed Cosmic Cathedral and made Deep Water
By Stephen Lambe published
With an average age of 70 the musical experience shines through on debut album Deep Water, as Morse aims to strike a balance between arrangements, jams and lyrical themes

Shuyler Jansen on near-death experience, broken ribs and Elton John's piano
By Dave Everley published
Meet Neil Young-influenced Canadian Shuyler Jansen, who's looking to spread his success outside Canada

Idlewild announce first new album in six years: listen to single Stay Out Of Place
By Paul Brannigan last updated
The release of Idlewild's self-titled tenth album later this year will be accompanied by a UK tour

The stories behind the three most obscure Black Sabbath covers played at the Back The Beginning gig
By Dave Everley published
Metallica and Guns N’ Roses threw in some curveball covers at the Back To The Beginning show

9 moments that made me cheer, laugh, despair and cry like a baby at Black Sabbath's epic Back To The Beginning show
By Merlin Alderslade published
Filing down the biggest heavy metal show ever to pick out some key moments was hard - but I did it anyway
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