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‘My goal is to make something really great’: Rick Rubin is pushing Black Sabbath to new creative places

Rick Rubin took on the Black Sabbath reunion record with a mission statement: “I think he’s looking for a raw Sabbath,” longtime guitarist Tony Iommi says, “and I think we’re looking for that, as well.” You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’Read More

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‘That was an escape vehicle for us’: Al Jardine remembers throwaway fun of Beach Boys’ Party!

Al Jardine fondly remembers one of the Beach Boys more notable filler albums, Beach Boys’ Party!, a 1965 studio effort with dubbed in festive sounds over a string of cover songs. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album: ‘I changed my mind’Read More

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‘It reminded me how much I love the song’: Styx’s Tommy Shaw joins ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder for new video

Styx’s Tommy Shaw has just completed a video shoot with former Eagles guitarist Don Felder. “Wash Away,” which they co-wrote together, is the new single from Felder’s current solo effort Road to Forever. You May Also Like: Tommy Shaw – The Great Divide (2011): On Second Thought

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Exclusive stream: Thom Chacon, “American Dream” from Thom Chacon (2013)

Here’s an exclusive first listen to Thom Chacon, who appears on “American Dream” with two members of Bob Dylan’s rhythm section in Tony Garnier and George Receli. Whispers of Dylan, however, are just the first of the things you’ll hear You May Also Like: Thom Yorke – Spitting Feathers (2006):Read More

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Exclusive stream: Conspiracy featuring Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood, “New World” (2004; 2013 reissue)

Stream an advance track from the long-awaited remaster of Conspiracy Live, featuring former Yes band mates Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood + Tony Kaye and Chris Squire, “The Citizen” (2015): One Track Mind Billy Sherwood on replacing Chris Squire, solo work + what’s nextRead More

A week after his death, body of original Yes guitarist Peter Banks reportedly still unclaimed

A week after his death, body of original Yes guitarist Peter Banks reportedly still unclaimed