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Jimmy Page and Black Crowes discuss Live At The Greek in revealing short film
In new footage, Jimmy Page, Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson look back on the partnership that produced 2000's Live At The Greek album
How to watch Bonnaroo 2025: Megadeth, QOTSA & more set for annual music and arts festival
The annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has kicked off - and you can catch the action live. Here’s everything you need to know
Artists
“You wonder if any other drummer could have done it”: Alan White’s best Yes performances
He secured a place in music history with other artists – but he’s best remembered for covering an extraordinary breadth of styles with the ever-changing prog giants
Those Damn Crows and the search for meaning in uncertain times
On their chart-topping album God Shaped Hole, Those Damn Crows turn their attention to the existential fears we all face
Pulp spoil London with two sets, marvellous production and every hit in their catalogue
Hot off of their comeback album topping the UK charts, Jarvis Cocker’s pop-rock misfits host an extravagant evening at the O2
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: June 13 2025
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Music
“Rick Wakeman-like piano flair and an agile, crystalline voice”: Renaissance’s Running Hard
Clamshell set illustrates a wondrous purple patch of symphonic prog-folk from Annie Haslam and co
Queen's debut album gets more intense on Dolby Atmos Blu-ray edition
Spatial surround sound doesn’t restrain Queen's rip-roaring debut album
Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts take aim at Trump & Co. on Talkin To The Trees
Neil Young ricochets between political fury and bittersweet domesticity on his latest waxing
"Still pumping out bottle-rocket earworms": Buckcherry are rollickingly focused on Roar Like Thunder
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Best portable CD players 2025: Revive your CD library with these powerful compact players
It’s a new era for ‘old’ tech, as evidenced by these forward-thinking portable CD players from FiiO, Lenco, Philips and more
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From the stage to the living room: Marshall bring a touch of rock’n’roll style to the TV audio market with the Heston 120
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Best budget turntables 2025: Ace, accessible record players that’ll spin your vinyl for head-turningly cheap
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Pulp spoil London with two sets, marvellous production and every hit in their catalogue
Hot off of their comeback album topping the UK charts, Jarvis Cocker’s pop-rock misfits host an extravagant evening at the O2
“Rick Wakeman-like piano flair and an agile, crystalline voice”: Renaissance’s Running Hard
Clamshell set illustrates a wondrous purple patch of symphonic prog-folk from Annie Haslam and co
Queen's debut album gets more intense on Dolby Atmos Blu-ray edition
Spatial surround sound doesn’t restrain Queen's rip-roaring debut album
Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts take aim at Trump & Co. on Talkin To The Trees
Neil Young ricochets between political fury and bittersweet domesticity on his latest waxing
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