An introduction to John Lee Hooker in nine essential albums
From Mississippi roots to wilderness years and redemption, John Lee Hooker always played the blues his way. Here are the albums that go boom boom
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An interview with the makers of Becoming Led Zeppelin
As Becoming Led Zeppelin continues to take the world by storm, we talk to the duo who put it all together
The life and death of Jimmy Bain, the bassist who brought the rock’n’roll to Rainbow and Dio
They don’t make them like the late, great Jimmy Bain any more
The epic story of Journey‘s Escape, the early 80s masterpiece that changed the course of rock
There’s much more to Journey‘s Escape than Don’t Stop Believin’
How an iconic comic book character inspired Anthrax to write a thrash metal classic
The story behind a comics-inspired thrash anthem
How Aerosmith made their first great chemically-fuelled masterpiece Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith were always destined for stardom – and Toys In The Attic was the album that finally got them there
Mick Fleetwood’s wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more
Future rock superstars, US presidents, Hollywood megastars – Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has met with them all
"Our manager gave us each $1000 and put us on the plane, economy class." The story behind Black Sabbath's biggest show ever, the 1974 California Jam
On April 6, 1974, Black Sabbath performed for 250,000 rock fans at the first California Jam festival. It was a gig that would live long in the memory for all involved, for reasons both good and bad
Bob Mould on addiction, reconnecting with his audience and social media confusion
The former Hüsker Dü/Sugar man with many hats on is getting back to basics on his new album
Every member of Ghost's Clergy
From Papa Emeritus I to IV to Papa V Perpetua, Papa Nihil, Sister Imperator and beyond, here's everything you need to know about Ghost's colourful cast of characters
More than a shredbot: The Joe Satriani albums you should definitely listen to
Joe Satriani’s spectacular albums have dazzled and inspired for the best part of four decades, and these are the best of the bunch
"It’s getting ridiculous now, isn’t it? We’re the last men standing."
As their new album Dreams On Toast proves, The Darkness are everything rock’n’roll should be in 2025
The greatest year in heavy metal history, revisited
A look back at 12 memorable months for loud music
A beginner's guide to Sweet in 10 brilliant songs, from chart hits to deep cuts
The Sweet are best known for their pop hits, but their back catalogue is a varied treasure trove of glam and hard rock. Here are their 10 finest moments
Why Bill Bruford demoted himself from the King Crimson, Yes and Genesis league
Bill Bruford retired in 2009 and later sold most of his equipment to Tool’s Danny Carey. Then he found he wasn’t finished on stage – and he’s come back re-energised
Kula Shaker's Crispian Mills on mass psychosis and the best way to solve writer's block
Kula Shaker's current tour ends in May, and you might hear some brand-new songs from the next album
Dee Snider on the Twisted Sister song that transcended its era
We're Not Gonna Take It had a long and difficult birth, but the song Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider predicted would become a “monster” is reportedly now the most licensed song in heavy metal history
The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
Featuring Joe Bonamassa, Mark Morton & Charlie Starr, The Darkness and five other tattooed beat messiahs
“Chris Squire was Darth Vader.I was Obi-Wan Kenobi”: Jon Anderson’s time-travelling 1000 Hands
In 2019 he reincarnated 30-year-old demos with former Yes bandmates and a stellar supporting cast, offering positive and long-held opinions to a rapidly-changing world
