Although none of their nine albums bar their recent collaboration with John Legend reached the British Top 70, this Philadelphia sextet's sizzling live reputation means they pack venues above their status... more
One of the most galling experiences of my adolescence was being sacked as manager and head coach of Blackburn Rovers, four months into the season... more
Without any of the attractions you’d expect from a boutique festival, 1234 Shoreditch persuaded 6,000 or so haircuts to descend on Hoxton Park.... more
Without any of the attractions you’d expect from a boutique festival, 1234 Shoreditch persuaded 6,000 or so haircuts to descend on Hoxton Park.... more
The Killers' third album, Day & Age, is full of catchy pop songs but none that sound like anthems and there are definite hits on Alesha Dixon's record.... more
Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose is ready to unveil the album he has spent 17 years and £10 million recording. We'll not see such indulgence again.... more
Andre Paine talks to Joe Elliott of British rock institution Def Leppard and looks at the new album release from Icelandic singer Emiliana Torrini... more
Velvet Revolver put their differences aside to rock Brixton Academy and prove they still have what it takes to make good music together, says John Aizlewood.... more
David Smyth sees Blur bassist Alex James make an ironclad case for London to be named Favourite Music City, compares Prince and Barbra Streisand and checks out what's new on the net... more
Welsh newcomers Bullet for my Valentine are well placed to become big in 2007, says Andre Paine. But they weren't exactly the all-conquering heroes here.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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