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David Bowie interview: the art and process of songwriting
By Bill DeMain published
David Bowie explains his creative process and reveals why time and place matter

Airbag’s Bjørn Riis used classic prog inspirations to chart a nervous breakdown
By Phil Weller published
His fifth solo album Fimbulvinter was inspired by Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, Black Sabbath and others. He aimed to sound like them without ripping them off

"Metallica rented our equipment but the sound guy wasn't up to his job."
By Madison Collier published
Former Nightwish bassist/songwriter Marko Hietala shares the 10 songs that changed his life

The Bloodywood guide to going viral
By Matt Mills published
Bloodywood found an online fanbase through their amped-up covers of pop and Bollywood tracks. We asked guitarist Karan Katiyar about the dos and don’ts of going viral.

“Amnesiac was seen as not good enough – but I loved it”: Charlotte Wessels hails Radiohead
By Malcolm Dome published
The former Delain singer on how and why Thom Yorke and co influenced her vocal style, and what she loves about their live shows

Wrestling legend Adam Copeland names his favourite song on each Metallica album
By Joe Daly published
We sat down with the wrestler formerly known as Edge and wouldn‘t let him leave until he named the best track on each Metallica disc, from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons

Every Queen album ranked, from worst to best
By Malcolm Dome last updated
Queen albums, like the band, were brilliant, flamboyant and preposterous, and the work of a band who lit up the 70s and 80s and remain a juggernaut today

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
By Polly Glass published
Featuring Airbourne, Creeper, Wytch Hazel and five other kings and queens of the nighttime world
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