1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (412+ words) It must be a fleeting thought that’s crossed many a headbanger’s mind when witnessing the heavy metal theatre ‘that stands before’ them: “Are these guys for real?” Devilry and the occult are long-standing motifs in the world of heavy metal....

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (203+ words) Led Zeppelin had always had a special relationship with the city of Copenhagen. In September 1968, the band then known as The New Yardbirds actually played their first ever gig together at the Glasaxe Teen Club on the outskirts of town,…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (317+ words) Film censorship has spawned vicious debate for decades. To some, it’s a totalitarian invention that prevents the freedom of expression and creativity; to others, it’s a necessary framework to regulate the images widely available for consumption, especially when it comes…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (370+ words) If you speak to almost any tradesperson about how they get a job done, they will almost always have a favourite tool that they can rely on again and again to get the best result. And while the Coen brothers…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (505+ words) Far Out Magazine The 1970 classic Eric Clapton can’t believe he actually wrote: “It still knocks me out” When did Eric Clapton peak? He’s a guitarist who has constantly straddled the line between various genres, and so that question will get…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1424+ words) Film discourse has paid the price for infantilising self-professed ‘fans’. The more insidious side of fan culture involves those who feel a sense of ownership over a property or franchise that they have dedicated themselves to, and they’ll often reject…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (312+ words) Harry Styles has unveiled the final dates for his Together, Together tour, taking place in 2027. On September 9th, Styles teased the imminent announcement of additional tour dates for the record-breaking tour, though he admitted the idea was “daunting” to him. Now,…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (304+ words) Duran Duran will soon feature in a dedicated Royal Mail Special Stamp collection, which is set for release on September 17th. They become the ninth musical act to feature in the Royal Mail series, behind The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, The…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (471+ words) Star power is an attribute that Freddie Mercury had more than anybody else when Queen were in their pomp, which he proved whenever he stepped on stage, and had crowds, from Rio de Janeiro to Rome, in the palm of…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (64+ words) A northerner now based in London, Rachael is a culture, film, and music writer covering the news at Far Out. When she's not furiously predicting trends, Rachael can be found performing poetry at open mic nights, obnoxiously reading Kathy Acker's…...