Let’s be honest, rock concert films can be a bit hit or miss. But one that definitely hit is . And now it’s back, with a new revamped, remixed version coming to cinemas next month.
To celebrate the release of (note no ‘Live’ and the added numerals), we talked with Floyd drummer Nick Mason and the man behind the new mix, Steven Wilson, about the new version, how it fits into Pink Floyd’s decadeslong legacy, and also how the original film came to be made. The new issue also includes two Pink Floyd gifts: an official laptop sticker and a giant film poster (available to all subscribers, all online purchasers and at UK newsstands). Elsewhere, we have a chat with The Darkness as they release their new LP, and look back at the making of two very different albums of the 80s – namely Gary Moore’s and Bon Jovi’s .
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Sadly, we lost a fair few rock icons to the great gig in the sky this month. We learned of the passing of The Damned’s Brian James just before we went to press, and will pay tribute to him next issue. With a new updated version about to hit cinemas, we look back at the making of , with recollections from drummer Nick Mason, director Adrian Maben and more.
Mr Busy on his new solo album, the wonder of space, being a control freak, being prog (or not), Porcupine Tree and more. With the way paved by monster hit propelled the band to superstardom. Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and one-time shredder Richie Kotzen’s joint musical v.
