They may be traditional heavy metal's last band standing but after 36 years at rock's coalface, there seems no danger of these fiftysomethings toppling over... more
Say what you like about Iron Maiden, but they’re nothing if not consistent. The hulking beast that is their 15th album features all their trademarks in excelsis... more
The Bedford in Balham is a tiny boozer with an astonishing record of launching careers, from Paolo Nutini to KT Tunstall. Now it's taking its best acts to SXSW... more
I have worshipped at the shrine of AC/DC since waiting in my car for my son to emerge from a Putney barber shop. That was almost 30 years ago. I had the radio on and there it was, the perfect rock '*' roll song, Highway To Hell... more
Iron Maiden may be silly and cheesily macho, but they showed at their Twickenham Stadium concert just why their global fanbase is millions strong.... more
Performing at his fans second favourite fish and chip shop, Badly Drawn Boy played in an off-the-cuff style that suited his melodic, conversational songs.... 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
Nobody rocks quite as hard, and quite as tunefully, as Iron Maiden. But this mighty oak of rock was felled midway through their Earls Court gig when the sound failed.... more
Metal veterans Iron Maiden play Earls Court, The Pipettes get their own Christmas show and it's the last chance to catch oddball Jamie T play a tiny venue for a while.... more
It isn't just Status Quo who are rockin' all over Christmas: The Pogues, Iron Maiden, Snow Patrol and Kasabian are also doing their Yuletide stuff.... more
Muse don't need to talk to communicate effectively, which is just as well, finds John Aizelwood. But the band certainly rocks - albeit in an odd way.... more
From Coldplay and Pulp to The Who and Pink Floyd, much of modern music flourished in the capital's seats of higher learning. A new poll has revealed where they studied.... more
Basement Jaxx always cram their records with character and their latest is no exception, Bob Dylan gets rootsy with Modern Times and The Roots release a classic.... 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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