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Out of Darkness cometh Stone Gods

Stone Gods at Carling Academy 2, Birmingham

Stone Gods are going to have to carry the tag of “the band formerly known as The Darkness” for a while yet, but on their showing at Birmngham’s Carling Academy 2 it won’t be for long, writes Ian Harvey.

Journey fans keep on believing

Arnel Pineda of Journey

They may have been fronted by their third singer in three years but American supergroup Journey dispelled any fears that they had turned into just a karaoke band with a stunning concert at the Civic, writes Debbie Bennett.

Rocking back to Electric Avenue

Eddy on stage

Caribbean music legend Eddy Grant is back in the UK this summer for his first tour of the country in more than 20 years, making a welcome stop at Wolverhampton Civic Hall along the way. We find out what he’s been up to.

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Double delight for classic rock fans

No-one can resist a BOGOF offer – and last night it was two for the price of one when rock giants Def Leppard and Whitesnake thundered into Birmingham on the second night of their UK tour.

Tortured Alanis opens up to fun

Birmingham’s Carling Academy seemed a small venue to host a seven time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter.

No mystery why Toyah’s nifty at 50

Toyah’s wild punk rocker days are long gone. She’s just hit 50 and she’s on a healthy note, writes Women’s Editor Maria Cusine.

Goldfrapp’s symphony of sound

From ambient washes of sound to a glam rock stomp, Goldfrapp are bringing their unique musical vision to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.

Elkie set for pearl of a night

Midland fans of jazz and blues singer Elkie Brooks have been spoiled this year, with the singer flitting back and forth across the region for a string of dates.

Priest lay down the law

Black Country heavy metal legends Judas Priest rolled back the rock of ages as they took the three-day Download Festival by storm, writes Ian Harvey.

Send us your Download photos

Just back from three days of Metal mayhem at Download? Here’s a selection of photos by the Express & Star’s Ian Harvey. Now we want to see YOUR photos.

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