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Nine Monster Magnet albums you should listen to and one to avoid
By Ken McIntyre Published
Buying guide Monster Magnet have a gift not for invention, but reinvention... and these are their best albums

The family business that kept Kate Bush in the charts but out of sight
By Ben Myers Published
How her vision, clarity and support of siblings and established musicians made her prog’s first pop star – and pop’s first prog star – by the age of 21

How Halestorm tackled sexuality and broken relationships, and emerged with hit single I Miss The Misery
By Dannii Leivers Published
Singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale looks back on the arguments that inspired her band’s biggest song – and the cheaters and fan stories that have strengthened its meaning

Expanded edition of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul includes a previously unreleased John Lennon song that was hidden in the vaults for decades
By Scott Munro Published
The song Little Girl will now see the light of day as part of the expanded and remixed version of 1965's Rubber Soul - out in October

Nine Kansas albums to listen to and one to avoid
By Jerry Ewing Published
Buying guide Kansas were the gods of US prog rock until Jesus came on board and they started singing from a different hymn book

The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem
By Jo Kendall Published
Richard Thompson used to think Fairport Convention's Meet Me On The Ledge was “immature, juvenile" - now it's a much-loved communal singalong

Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Geldof and more pay tribute to Glen Hansard
By Fraser Lewry Published
The world of music pays tribute to Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter, actor and leader of The Frames

When Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland turned to prog for musical fulfilment
By Philip Wilding Published
In 2016 the nu metal guitarist released his surprising but well-received concept album Crystal Machete, showcasing his affinity for Hawkwind and Radiohead, among others

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi releases solo single World Alone, announces long-awaited album From The Dark
By Matt Mills Published
The heavy metal architect’s first solo effort since 2005 drops in October

No Infinite Sadness here! How to watch Smashing Pumpkins’ Lollapalooza headline set from Chicago this weekend
By Scott Munro Published
WATCH Lollapalooza Chicago takes place from July 30 through August 2 - and you can watch the long weekend unfold from the comfort of your home… no matter where you are
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