The 1973 masterpiece born on Jeff Lynne’s couch
Credit: Far Out / United Artists Records and Tapes Fri 24 July 2026 11:06, UK When a young…
Sammy Hagar responds to David Lee Roth cancelling tour
Credit: Sammy Hagar / Abby Gillardi Fri 24 July 2026 11:23, UK Sammy Hagar has unexpectedly issued a…
Blackened by Metallica: the story behind the song
If there was one subject that was like catnip to thrashers in the 1980s, it was man-made environmental…
Eighties music icon Tom Bailey from Thompson Twins reflects on success
The Thompson Twins were among the biggest British pop acts of the 1980s, enjoying success in both the…
James Blunt acquires the Carpenter’s Arms from Wren Pubs
English singer-songwriter James Blunt has purchased the Carpenter’s Arms in London’s Hammersmith from Wren Pubs. Blunt has…
Ripper – Towards Rebirth Review
Apparently Chilean death-thrash crew Ripper raised quite a ruckus in the 2014-2017 period with a series of well-regarded…
“I couldn’t play to the potential they needed”: How insecurity made Jim Root turn down joining Slipknot at first
A list of the best modern-day metal guitarists is scarcely complete without Jim Root. His dizzying legato runs…
The iconic singer who changed Madonna forever
Credit: Far Out / YouTube Still Sat 25 July 2026 1:00, UK By the very etymology of Madonna,…
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gimme Back My Bullets:: the story behind the album
Of all the albums that Lynyrd Skynyrd made in the 1970s, Gimme Back My Bullets is their most…
Jack White Brings Out Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson to Tear Up Free’s ‘I’m a Mover’
Jack White continues to prove that his current tour is one of the best rock shows of the…
Why Rick Wakeman Chose Yes Over David Bowie’s Band
In July 1969, Rick Wakeman was just 20 years old, but he was already earning a reputation for…
The 1968 Simon & Garfunkel song Graham Nash adores
Credit: Far Out / Acroterion / Album Cover Fri 24 July 2026 19:00, UK Some of the anecdotes…