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Why the ominous warnings Muse shared on their epic space odyssey The Resistance now seem horribly prophetic
By Paul Brannigan Published
Released on September 14, 2009, Muse's Grammy Award-winning fifth album saw Matt Bellamy's band deliver a soundtrack for those "fighting back against malevolent interests"

The bizarre ’80s supergroup that links the Misfits, Yngwie Malmsteen and Skid Row
By Dave Everley Published
While ex-Misfits singer Glenn Danzig went onto solo stardom, his former bandmates Jerry Only and Doyle launched forgotten ‘Christian metal’ band Kryst The Conqueror

Was Pink Floyd’s attempt to make an album from found sounds just a delaying tactic?
By Mark Blake Published
Roger Waters argued there was no difference between playing guitar or a water tap. But after exploring the concept of Household Objects over four years, they abandoned their early experimental era for ever

“A band is sometimes a frustration. That’s why I do solo projects”: Porcupine Tree and The Incident
By Michael Donlevy Published
No one knew the 2010 album would be the band’s last word for 12 years. But there was plenty to keep fans busy trying to identify Steven Wilson’s full range of influences

Oasis: every album re-reviewed and ranked
By Stephen Hill Published
As Oasis gear up for their second world-conquering reunion tour in summer '27, here are the Manchester superstars' studio albums ranked from worst to best

Halestorm talk crushes, collabs and which song they'd happily retire
By Rich Hobson Published
Since joining forces in 2003, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger have built Halestorm into one of rock's brightest bands

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 14, 2026
By Polly Glass Published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Steven Wilson, The War On Drugs, Twin Temple and more

When true rebels came out as prog fans: Five essential neo-prog albums of the 80s
By Johnny Sharp Published
The second-wave movement didn’t last long – but its bands revitalised the genre with an attitude and energy that’s still being felt today
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