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The juggernaut of a riff proved Muse’s mettle, setting the stall for a stadium-filling future

As Justin Vernon releases an unexpectedly buoyant fifth album, we chart his path from backwoods crooner to indie-pop icon

As the big gig in the middle of nowhere wraps with the usual storm of complaints and controversy, we take a look at why it's become the place where gigs go wrong

He’s worked with a list of artists that reads like an A to Z of hitmakers. And now, with a new plugin, you can get your hands on his signature sound

Having celebrated 40 years as a solo artist who planted the neoclassical flag atop rock's mountain, Mr Malmsteen reflects on his evolution, tastes in art, and encourages all to take a creative risk

Vaulting between three distinct sections, the Wings classic was conjured with the same spirit as Abbey Road’s closing medley

The Warp Records’ heavyweight joined forces with Radiohead and the Smile’s main man to craft a bewitching document of 21st century anxieties

We sat down with the fast-rising DJ and label head in ec2a's Bristol HQ to talk inclusivity and reflect on the label's fifth anniversary

Don’t sleep on this incredible software that can smartly generate instantaneous vocals - with endless levels of customisation - to get the perfect delivery for your track

The sound of Metallica in full command, One would prove to be the ultimate thrash metal power ballad