Iron Maiden continue to mine their past with latest in CD series
The second part of Iron Maiden's The Studio Collection Remastered will be released in March
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Iron Maiden continue to mine their past with latest in CD series
The second part of Iron Maiden's The Studio Collection Remastered will be released in March
Here are the 12 biggest new stories of the week
It’s been another packed week in the world of rock, metal and prog – here are some of the stories you might have missed
Clutch’s release epic video for new single Ghoul Wrangler
Clutch release another memorable video - this time for Book Of Bad Decisions track Ghoul Wrangler
A documentary about the life of Chris Cornell is in the works
Brad Pitt and Peter Berg’s production company Film 45 are behind the project, while Cornell’s widow Vicky will be the producer
Journey revisit Escape and Frontiers for new live release
Journey document their landmark show at Tokyo’s Budokan in Live In Japan 2017: Escape + Frontiers
Paul McCartney announces the Egypt Station Traveller’s Edition box set
Limited edition package of Macca’s latest album will feature previously unreleased tracks, hidden rarities and more
Whitesnake premiere video for new single Shut Up & Kiss Me - and detail Flesh & Blood
Whitesnake share video for Shut Up & Kiss Me - the first material from their upcoming studio album Flesh & Blood - out in May
Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct and psychological abuse
Ryan Adams is accused of a pattern of manipulative behaviour, while his ex-wife Mandy Moore claims he inflicted emotional abuse on her
Bob Seger adds more dates to final tour
Bob Seger has added 12 more shows to his farewell tour, including a pair of hometown dates in June
The Wildhearts share powerful new single Dislocated
Exclusive The Wildhearts share the first single to be taken from new album Renaissance Men – and unveil the album's artwork and tracklisting
Show No Mercy with new Slayer minotaur action figure
Slayer’s demonic minotaur is turned into action figure - complete with cape and sword
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl undergoes arm surgery
Dave Grohl reveals the reason why the band had to postpone two shows that were due to take place this weekend
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Upcoming rock and metal album releases for 2019
Updated Every rock album scheduled to be released in 2019
Why I love Celtic Frost’s Morbid Tales – by Mark Tremonti
The Alter Bridge guitarist and extreme metal devotee hails an 80s landmark from Swiss mentalists Celtic Frost
Stiff Records: A guide to the best albums
Maverick indie label Stiff Records was home to some of the great music of the 70s and 80s. Here we pick through their best output
Tool: the ultimate timeline of their new album
This is what Tool have spent the past 13 years doing while recording their new album
Voivod, Dream Theater, Watchtower and the explosive birth of prog metal
The inside story of how 80s metal story changed prog forever
Glen Matlock's punk-rock Valentine's Day mixtape
Original punk and former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock picks the perfect playlist with which to celebrate this year's romantic season
The Story Behind The Song: Space Oddity by David Bowie
In a dry run for the sci-fi-tinged stardom he'd achieve in the early 70s, young folkie David Bowie wrote his 1969 alienation anthem of an astronaut lost in space
The Story Behind The Song: Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits
Inspired by watching a hopeless jazz combo in a deserted pub, a song about a struggling band set Dire Straits on the way from dire straits to superstardom
Story Behind the Song: Killing In The Name by Rage Against The Machine
Inspired by the LA riots, Killing In The Name became an unlikely Christmas number one 17 years after its release
Dave Grohl: A guide to his best albums
A musical jack of all trades and master of many, with Nirvana, Foo Fighters and more Dave Grohl has recorded a truly glittering catalogue
AC/DC: a guide to their best albums
AC/DC have ploughed the same glorious furrow for the best part of five decades, turning rock'n'roll cliche into art and producing some amazing albums along the way
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Tedeschi Trucks Band: Signs album review
Susan Tedeschi. Derek Trucks. And their Band. Album number four is Signs
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Best Of Everything album review
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' career-spanning double CD compilation, also available on quadruple vinyl
Sammy Hagar: Danger Zone Collectors Edition album review
Ex-Montrose, pre-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar seeks solo success
Guns N’ Roses: looking back at GN’R Lies
Conceived as a stop-gap release, the second Guns N’ Roses album remains a remarkable one-off – in every sense.
Fleetwood Mac: 50 Years - Don’t Stop - album review
Career-spanning but hits-heavy collection from Fleetwood Mac
Muse: Simulation Theory album review
Space rockers Muse go full San Junipero on new album Simulation Theory
Mott The Hoople: Mental Train (The Island Years 1969-1971) album review
From Mott The Hoople, a band that had two lives: a collection drawn from their fist and most exciting one
Blackberry Smoke - The Southern Ground Sessions EP review
Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke return with a six-track acoustic EP
Ace Frehley - Spaceman album review
While his guitar playing can still thrill, words fail former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley
Billy F Gibbons: The Big Bad Blues album review
ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons goes back to his roots for second solo album
