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How Caligula’s Horse searched for a new direction and new message with Rise Radiant
By David West published
Guitarist, writer and producer Sam Vallen was as surprised as anyone else when a bid to avoid making another concept album resulted in a record with an underlying – and refreshingly positive – theme

Michael Schenker and the appetite for self-destruction
By Dave Ling published
Confronting Michael Schenker with the truth about Michael Schenker

How Mogwai reached number one with As The Love Continues
By Alex Lynham published
After struggling through the pandemic to deliver their 10th album, Stuart Braithwaite revealed what they’d learned about doing soundtrack work and maintaining their own post-rock sound

10 songs we need to hear at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's farewell gig
By Rich Hobson published
Back To The Beginning is set to be the world's biggest celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. We're hoping these songs will be part of it

Jonathan Davis is raising money for a dog shelter
By Rich Hobson last updated
Remember when Hammer interviewed Rob Halford with a bunch of kittens? Here's Jonathan Davis talking about how much he loves dogs

Alt Blk Era have put every bit of time and energy they have into their music. The results have got rock fans raving (literally)
By Zoya Raza-Sheikh published
Alt Blk Era are one of the UK's most exciting alternative bands - even if it's been a battle to make it on stage in the first place

The epic story of Sweet, the 70s glam icons who burned bright and refused to fade away
By Dave Ling published
Sweet were one of the original 70s glam bands – and more than 50 years later, guitarist Andy Scott is keeping the flag flying

Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Blue Öyster Cult DNA lies within Mike Scott and the Waterboys
By Paul Rees published
It might not be obvious in his songs but it’s clear in his progressive attitude – he wants other musicians to get better so he can aim to outdo them
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