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The Kore Guide to the history of metal

The history of heavy metal is longer and more complex than you may imagine. From the blues of the 40s to the hair of the 80s and beyond, this is our guide to the history of metal.

The anatomy of the one hit wonder

I am the one and only… hit that is. One hit wonders are a mainstay of popular music and are seemingly inescapable. Here’s just what makes these songs a musician’s one and only hit.

The Kore Guide to The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are an icon of Manchester’s music scene in the 1990s. In this guide, we look at how a few lads and two albums became one of the most popular bands of the decade.

The Kore Guide to Oasis

Oasis are one of Manchester’s best loved bands. Here, we take a look at the fantastic, often controversial, history of the Gallaghers.