Completely satisfied New Yr! Welcome to the primary challenge of 2025. (I can’t imagine I’m typing that!) And to kick off what we’re hoping will probably be an excellent yr – and severely, there’s a shedload of wonderful stuff to look ahead to, simply try our preview over the subsequent few pages – we collared Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to look again over the past 50 years of their band, and discover out simply what they’ve deliberate to have fun the event.
This challenge we additionally revisit Metallica’s S&M because it celebrates its silver jubilee, take a deep dive into the post-Jim Morrison albums of The Doorways, sit down with Candy’s Andy Scott, hang around with Mark Tremonti, Andy Fairweather Low, Joe Satriani, DeWolff and a lot extra.
Till subsequent month…
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Rush
Celebrating half a century since their debut, in a Traditional Rock unique, we sat down with Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the finish of 2024 to speak about their 50-year journey from there to right here – and whether or not the Canadian prog rock legends will ever return to the studio or stage.
The Doorways
The loss of life of Jim Morrison in 1971 seemed prefer it marked the top of the street for the band. However his bandmates had different concepts.
DeWolff
It was candy residence Alabama when the retro-rock flag bearers recorded their new album at two legendary studios there.
Candy
Guitarist Andy Scott seems to be again at good occasions and unhealthy, and hints that it’s not over for the Ballroom Blitzers but.
Mark Tremonti
Handle enterprise. Give up your consolation zone. Don’t hearken to rock journalists. Always remember you may nonetheless be washing automobiles. These are among the many issues that form his world view.
Metallica
How did the world’s main steel band come to workforce up with – shock, horror – an orchestra to make an album?
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Regulars
The Filth
Jeff Beck’s guitars up for public sale; Metallica and Judas Priest amongst Grammy nominees, Sammy Hagar “needs to be associates” with Alex Van Halen; Welcome again Evening Flight Orchestra and Benjamin Booker; Say good day to Lions In The Avenue and Stephen Wilson Jr; Say goodbye to Shel Talmy, Pete Sinfield.
The Tales Behind The Songs: Styx
A music about being picked up and brought away by aliens, Come Sail Away gave the band a profession increase and finally took on a lifetime of its personal.
Q&A: Joe Satriani
The virtuoso’s virtuoso on G3 pranking, dealing with Yngwie Malmsteen, and the Halloween costume he’d moderately neglect.
The Sizzling Record
We take a look at among the important new tracks you want to hear and the artists to have in your radar. This month they embody The Struts, Orianthi, Himalayas, Soiled Blonde and extra.
Evaluations
New albums from Manic Avenue Preachers, DeWolff, Tremonti, Pete Townshend & Rachel Fuller, White Denim, Lambrini Women, Julian Cope, Franz Ferdinand, FaithNYC, Cosmic Room 99. Reissues from Twisted Sister, Bush, King Crimson, Rival Sons, Sparks, Band Of Skulls, John Wetton, T.Rex, Pitchshifter, Struggle. DVDs, movies and books on or by Rush, Slade, Paul McCartney, Placebo, Dave Barbarossa and extra. Reside opinions of Deep Purple, Wildhearts, Massive Nation, Von Hertzen Brothers, Michael Monroe, Anthrax and extra.
Consumers Information: Tom Morello
He’s greatest often called the guitarist with Rage Towards The Machine, however there’s rather more of his taking part in to marvel at than that.
Lives
We preview excursions by Brothers Osborne, Bullet For My Valentine and Reducing Crew. Plus gig listings – who’s taking part in the place and when.
The Soundtrack Of My Life: The Struts
The Struts frontman Luke Spiller on his information, artists and gigs of lasting significance.
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