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Iron Maiden issue statement after Paris show is derailed by power outage in the City Of Light
"The fans were magnificent and a huge thanks to them from the band for their patience and support."
Deep Purple launch trippy new video for Guilt Trippin'
Guilt Trippin in the third single to emerge from Deep Purple's upcoming twenty-fourth album Splat!
Deep Purple's Ian Gillan announces Talking Gib'rish spoken word tour
The Talking Gib'rish tour will find Ian Gillan telling stories from his life and career in music
Hear Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale pay tribute to Chris Cornell on powerful new cover of Soundgarden’s Loud Love
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Sony's LX Series turntables are known for their smooth action, smart looks and amazing value vs spec – now with up to $150 off, your search for a new deck is over
Both the Sony LX3BT and LX5BT are aptX Adaptive capable – and both are getting the Prime Day discount treatment
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From trauma to triumph: The story of Genesis's A Trick Of The Tale
After Peter Gabriel left Genesis, many thought it signalled the end of the band. But Phil Collins stepped up to the mic, and the triumphant result was one of their greatest albums
The 10 heaviest metal breakdowns of all time
When the beat drops, these songs by Metallica, Slayer and more hit like a freight train
Iron Maiden issue statement after Paris show is derailed by power outage in the City Of Light
"The fans were magnificent and a huge thanks to them from the band for their patience and support."
Genesis: The early years - a surprisingly difficult quiz
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How Tales From Topographic Oceans became the most arduous project in Yes’ history
Used as a byword for musical over-indulgence, 1973 album fought its creators every step of the way – right down to its master tapes nearly being crushed by a bus
Jimmy Page on Presence: "You don't make music like that falling about in the street drunk"
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page reflects on the making of the band's 1976 album Presence, recorded in difficult circumstances in just three weeks
“We’re giving people candy with razor blades in it!” Crippled Black Phoenix on radically caring about the world
Rejecting efforts to silence and define them, their new album Sceaduhelm is more thoughtful than ever – but also more accessible
Magic mushrooms broke the tension when Marillion went pop with Holidays In Eden
Tension was rife as they tried to write their second album with Steve Hogarth – until a night in traditional Mexican outfits broke the ice
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Prime Day turntable deals 2026: The record player discounts continue to roll in on Day 2
Amazon Prime Day is into its second day and the head-spinning deals on record players to suit all budgets continue to drop in. These are my top picks
Sony's LX Series turntables are known for their smooth action, smart looks and amazing value vs spec – now with up to $150 off, your search for a new deck is over
Both the Sony LX3BT and LX5BT are aptX Adaptive capable – and both are getting the Prime Day discount treatment
Best budget turntables 2026: low-cost, high value record players for every occasion
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started with listening to vinyl – as evidenced by these excellent budget record players
Jack and Sharon Osbourne are preparing a future in which Ozzy will live on digitally
Get ready for Ozzy 2.0
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The Stooges mark the post-Altamont death throes of the hippy zeitgeist on Fun House
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The 30th anniversary "director’s cut" of Placebo's debut album is a triumph
Gorillaz charm and delight Rock For People during a varied and entertaining headline set
Damon Albarn's genre-hopping alt pop cartoon project shows off the Blur man's penchant for letting others take centre stage
The Rolling Stones' 25th album Foreign Tongues isn't just Hackney Diamonds II
The Rolling Stones follow up Hackney Diamonds with assistance from Paul McCartney, The Cure's Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and more
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Remembering that time Rush's Alex Lifeson trolled the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with the most ridiculous awards speech ever
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A record collection that belonged to the man who promoted The Beatles and managed the Rolling Stones is going under the hammer
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