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“Heavy rock and metal are bigger than ever in live music”: Rock is here to stay, reports Live Nation
By Will Simpson published
Stats show number of heavy rock shows up 14%

“I figured we’d see him later on. But no”: Zakk Wylde reflects on the last time he saw Ozzy Osbourne
By Will Simpson published
He says metal icon was “like an older brother”

"Didn’t set the bar very high in terms of vocal skills”: Which rock legend could Ian Anderson be talking about?
By Will Simpson published
Jethro Tull man describes him as a “shouter”

Terminator composer Brad Fiedel on the making of his iconic synth-fuelled sci-fi soundtrack
By Daniel Griffiths published
"What I did on the original Terminator came from me," he says, "but I can't say that I invented anything”

Percussionist Ray Cooper tells the story of his ‘lost’ live collaboration with Elton John
By Daniel Griffiths published
We speak to the superstar percussionist about “a very brave, very courageous idea that Sir Elton had, to go out on the road with just two people…”

Is it our imagination, or has a second live Oasis track from the reunion tour just been released?
By Will Simpson published
You were looking for some action, but what you got was Cigarettes & Alcohol

The 'immersive' Elvis Evolution show isn’t the comeback special that some fans were hoping for
By Will Simpson published
"We ultimately took the creative decision not to mimic Elvis's performances," say the creators

"Ozzy, we love you. Wherever you're going”: Chris Martin just treated a Coldplay crowd to a Sabbath cover
By Daniel Griffiths published
The band took to the stage in Nashville shortly after news of Osbourne's death broke
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