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Before Black Sabbath!”\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a particularly strong issue for collectors of classic British rock, blues rock and early hard rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther prominently advertised features include \u003cstrong\u003eQueen with Paul Rodgers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mars Volta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTommy Vance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Idol\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGeezer Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Vai\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMagnum\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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There is also a feature on \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mars Volta\u003c\/strong\u003e, described on the cover as a band that “came to save prog”, alongside coverage of veteran rock broadcaster \u003cstrong\u003eTommy Vance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rock collectors, this issue spans a particularly broad range of artists and styles, including classic British blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock and major legacy acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned magazine in good overall condition for its age, with visible handling and storage wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the supplied image:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable general surface rubbing and light scratching are visible across the glossy cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge wear is present around the perimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-left corner shows more obvious creasing, rubbing and small areas of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom edge has some light handling marks and minor creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge and upper corners show minor wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-hand edge appears reasonably straight but shows light storage wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine area shows normal age-related rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major front-cover tears are visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover print and main artwork remain clear and strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious writing is visible on the front cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a solid used example with ordinary age and handling wear rather than severe damage. 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