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How Iron Maiden pushed metal to its most colossal, then pushed a bit further, to make Rime Of The Ancient Mariner
By Matt Mills Published
The song was the centrepiece of Iron Maiden’s Eddfest set

“Our first song was our strongest. The whole thing was short-lived”: Genesis/Yes supergroup GTR’s single moment of glory
By Malcolm Dome Published
In 1985 guitarists Steve Hackett and Steve Howe hit the US Top 20 – and then it was suddenly all over

From American thrash to Japanese metalcore: the 8 new metal songs that everyone needs to hear this week
By Metal Hammer Published
Hear these fine offerings from Anthrax, Hanabie, Amon Amarth and more, then vote for your favourite

The story of the song that saw Bob Dylan pivot from folk to rock
By Classic Rock Magazine Published
Using three chords nicked from La Bamba, Bob Dylan wrote the song that transformed his career – despite his record label's initial reluctance to release it

The Metallica Doodle Map: All of Rob and Kirk's local Doodles
By Fraser Lewry Published
Watch videos of all Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo's local Doodles from the WorldWired and M72 tour with our handy interactive Metallica Doodle Map

Hear Viking death metal berserkers Amon Amarth go fully acoustic on shocking new ballad Upphaf
By Matt Mills Published
The Swedes call it a “quiet moment” ahead of the “fury” of their as-yet-unannounced 13th album

The story of Money, the song that turned Pink Floyd into rock heavyweights
By Classic Rock Magazine Published
Money: A song so good it's been recorded three times – once by Pink Floyd, once by David Gilmour, and once by Roger Waters

Counting Worms by Knocked Loose: The story behind the most brutal song you'll hear on TikTok
By Simon Young Published
If vocalist Bryan Garris hadn't decided to bark like a dog on this 2016 song, their career path could have turned out very differently

"Are you ready for the new sensation?" The 10 best David Lee Roth solo songs
By Paul Brannigan Published
David Lee Roth's solo work is composed of three basic elements: flash, bang and wallop. 40 years on from the release of his killer debut album Eat 'Em And Smile, here are 'Diamond' Dave's finest solo songs
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