Live Review: Slipknot – Co-Op Live, Manchester 17/12/2024

Thrash metal titans Slipknot bring their debut album anniversary tour to Manchester for a show that threatens to shake the new arena to its foundations. Though too young to appreciate the debut Slipknot on album on it’s initial 1999 release, it didn’t take long before a copy inevitably found its way into my prepubescent hands…

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“When he picked up on the riff, I thought, Are you kidding? But he turned that into a Grammy-winning song” Zakk Wylde says Ozzy Osbourne has a “real gift” for recognising when a riff works

Ozzy Osbourne may be known for his powerful vocals and electrifying performances, but The Prince of Darkness has an equally great “gift” for picking up the magic in a riff, according to guitar virtuoso Zakk Wylde.Having worked as Osbourne’s guitarist and co-writer for years, Wylde says that the musician has a talent for recognising hit…

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5 New Portable Speakers with Serious Old-School Flair

New-age sound, tech and portability with a vintage-inspired look.Tivoli Audio SongBook speakerEvery product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreThe appeal of vintage-looking audio gear is obvious. They have tactile knobs and switches and are made of materials (like wood, cloth and leather) that…

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