Ozzy Osbourne was working on a new solo album when he died – this is what it would have sounded like, according to Zakk Wylde “It’s heavy but it’s more melodic, it’s not pummelling heavy”
“He made his point known in a way that scared this guy half to death”: Eric Gales’ new album pays tribute to the man whose music he grew up with – his brother Blues star Eric Gales on his record for his late brother, cutting heads with Joe Bonamassa and surviving time behind bars
“If you want to play that kind of music, play it on your solo album. I’m not interested”: In 1971 Greg Lake enraged Keith Emerson, who immediately quit ELP. The result was their acclaimed album Tarkus Carl Palmer recalls a crisis meeting, arguments over time signatures, and playing the whole album top to bottom in the studio – only to discover...
“They’d often taken leaps into more powerful, aggressive album tracks at odds with their hit singles. Then they went even further”: When a 70s bubblegum pop quartet surprised fans by releasing a prog album Pushing their abilities like never before, their 1978 record – the last with their classic line-up – offered a glimpse at the cliff-leaping experimentation that...
“Just about enough charm to pass muster”: Four decades down the line, Fastway’s debut album falls short of classic status Combining Eddie Clark’s in-your-face guitar, Dave King’s high-register vocals and Jerry Shirley’s gut-rumbling drumming, Fastway peaked early
Stanley Simmons – sons of Kiss duo Paul and Gene – announce debut single Body Down The sons of Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will release their debut single Body Down on December 5