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Smart, funny and mad as hatters, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band could have been huge. Instead, they burned out, having inspired a new generation of bands... like AC/DC
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No one is making psychedelic black metal like interdimensional warriors Oranssi Pazuzu
How Led Zeppelin II changed the face of rock music
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The top 10 best Voivod albums
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Slipknot’s Slipknot: the inside story of the debut album that shook the world
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Eight brand new rock songs you need to hear right now. Which one's the best? You decide.
Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell: “If the Messiah were to return, what a load of shit he would step into”
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20 upcoming metal albums we can’t wait to hear when the world returns to normal
2020 has been a crazy year, but these 20 upcoming albums prove there are some bright spots on the horizon
The top 10 best Powerwolf songs according to Powerwolf
Guitarist Matthew Greywolf picks out the 10 Powerwolf songs guaranteed to get every metal fan howling at the moon.
What happened when the Big Four played together for the very first time
In June 2010, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax played together for the very first time as the Big Four. We were there to watch history being made
The making of Chris Squire's Fish Out Of Water
The late Yes bass player Chris Squire's 1975 album Fish Out Of Water is regarded as one of the best solo albums by the band