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Backstage at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland, Bruce Dickinson spoke to Planet Rock's Paul Anthony about Iron Maiden's Legacy Of The Beast Tour, ahead of the UK leg kicking off on Tuesday 31st July 2018.

Backstage at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland, Steve Harris spoke to Planet Rock's Paul Anthony about Iron Maiden's Legacy Of The Beast Tour, ahead of the UK leg kicking off on Tuesday 31st July 2018.

Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards spoke to Paul Anthony about No Filter UK tour, their progress on their new album and whether he will ever retire...

Backstage in Nottingham at Iron Maiden's first UK show on the Book of Souls World Tour, Paul Anthony caught up with our old pal Nicko McBrain and chatted about stage nerves, and whether Nicko fancies a new job... #IronMaiden #PlanetRock #Rock #Metal #HeavyMetal #Interview

Planet Rock Breakfast's Paul Anthony catches up with Roger Water about The Pink Floyd Exhibition 'Their Mortal Remains' at The Victoria and Albert Museum

Wyatt from Planet Rock caught up with Tony Iommi ahead of Black Sabbath's final shows on "The End" tour.

Speaking exclusively to Planet Rock, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi shares the good news that the lump recently found in his throat wasn't cancerous, and talks about the choral arrangement he has written for Birmingham Cathedral.

James Hetfield spoke to Paul Anthony on Planet Rock Breakfast about Metallica's new album Hardwired... To Self Destruct and more.

Sting tells Wyatt from Planet Rock how much he's enjoyed touring with Peter Gabriel, revealing that he would love to bring the same tour to the UK, plus he talks about his new album 57th & 9th.

Planet Rock's Paul Anthony catches up with Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson - topics include The Book Of Souls UK Tour, possible setlist changes & Maiden's steps against secondary ticketing.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights (from the likes of Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more, into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to the last Podacst in the series (Podcast #9) with all the highlights from the week (19 September) including interviews with Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl, Meat Loaf talks about his acting credits and Jimmy Page talks about the story behind 'Sunshine Woman'. Plus all the usual suspects: highlights from Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and Thunder's Danny Bowes. Hear it all now.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights (from the likes of Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more, into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #8 with all the highlights from the week (12 September) including Meat Loaf's song choices on 'My Planet Rocks', interviews with Jimmy Page from Mojo Rocks. Lemmy & Brian May tell us their favourite Hendrix tracks from our Jimi Hendrix 50 special, celebrating 50 years since Hendrix arrived in London. Plus highlights from Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and Thunder's Danny Bowes. Hear it all now.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more) into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #7 with all the highlights from the week (5 September) including interviews with Slash and Moody Blues lead singer Justin Hayward. There's highlights from Alice Cooper and a trifle of music & recipe advice from The Hairy Bikers. Plus a very special interview with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson onboard Ed Force One which made a special flight into this year's Download Festival. Hear it all now.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more) into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #6 with all the highlights from the week (29 August) including interviews with Keith Richards, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell and Wyatt speaks with Moody Blues lead singer Justin Hayward. Thunder's Danny Bowes has some more of your emails plus there's highlights from Alice Cooper and The Hairy Bikers.

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason speaks to Planet Rock at London's Victoria and Albert Museum as he announces The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more) into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #5 with all the highlights from the week (22 August) including interviews with Gene Simmons, Carmine Appice and Wyatt speaks with Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell. Thunder's Danny Bowes talks ticket touts plus highlights from Alice Cooper and The Hairy Bikers.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more) into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #4 with all the highlights from the week (15 August) including interviews with Brian May, Carmine Appice and backstage with Black Stone Cherry at this year's Ramblin' Man Festival, plus highlights from Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and Thunder's Danny Bowes.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights, (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more)…into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #3 with all the highlights from last week (8 August) including interview's with Ozzy Osbourne, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Thin Lizzy backstage from this year's Ramblin Man Festival, plus highlights from Alice Cooper, Joe Elliott, The Hairy Bikers and Thunder's Danny Bowes.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights, (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more)…into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #2 with all the highlights from last week (1 August). Alice Cooper recalls his last conversation with the late great Lemmy, we delve into the archives with The Rolling Stones. There's highlights from Joe Elliott's show, The Hairy Bikers & Brian Johnson. Plus interviews with Heart and also Airbourne from this year's Ramblin Man Festival.

Now, we at Planet Rock think talking rocks! So much so that we’ve decided to put Planet Rock’s weekly-talky-highlights, (from the likes of Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper, The Hairy Bikers and more)…into one talk-obsessed place – the brand new Planet Rock Podcast, with Sky Talk. Listen to Podcast #1 with all the highlights from last week (25 July).

Planet Rock's Wyatt chats to King King, backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Planet Rock's Wyatt catches up with Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes, backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Planet Rock's Wyatt catches up with Walter Trout, backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Planet Rock's Paul Anthony catches up with The Kentucky Headhunters, backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Planet Rock's Paul Anthony catches up with Simo, backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Planet Rock's Wyatt speaks to Ginger Wildheart backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Planet Rock's Paul Anthony catches up with Terrorvision, backstage at Ramblin' Man Fair 2016.

Whilst chatting to Wyatt, Shinedown guitarist Zach let slip that the band might be putting on a huge Wembley show shortly... #shinedown #tour #live #zachmyers #interview #announcement

Paul Anthony spoke to Bruce Dickinson in the cockpit of Maiden's 747, after their flight from their headline gig in Paris, to the spiritual home of rock, Download at Donington, UK. They discussed the intricacies of piloting such an enormous plane, the tour so far, and how Bruce's recent cancer scare has had an unexpected effect on his voice! #ironmaiden #download #bookofsouls #dl2016 #edforceone #interview

Darren Redick spoke to Jon Harvey of Monster Truck backstage at Download Festival. Jon tells Darren why he listen's to Black Sabbath weekly and why he thinks they've decided to call it The End #MonsterTruck #BlackSabbath #Download #DL16

Darren Redick caught up with Aryn from Scorpion Child backstage at Download Festival #ScorpionChild #Download #DL16

Darren Redick speaks to James Michael, Nikki Sixx and DJ Ashba backstage at Download. #sixxam #download #dl16

Wyatt spoke to Dave Mustaine backstage at Download Festival, speaking about the new album and Black Sabbath #megadeth #blacksabbath #download #dl16

Wyatt spoke to Nathan from Inglorious backstage at Download #Inglorious #download #dl16

Darren Redick caught up with Danko Jones backstage at Download to talk about the festival and what Black Sabbath mean to them. #DankoJones #Download #DL16

Rival Sons' drummer Mike Miley spoke to Darren Redick backstage before the band played at Download. They chatted about life on the road with Black Sabbath, their new album and more! #RivalSons #Download #DL2016

Planet Rock's Paul Anthony had exclusive backstage access to Iron Maiden's Book of Souls World Tour, and joined the band on their own jet from Paris to the UK's Download Festival. Here he is about to board Ed Force One! #download #ironmaiden

Wyatt spoke to The Amorettes before they played at Download Festival #TheAmorettes #Download

Paul Anthony caught up with Steve Harris, backstage on Maiden's massive Book of Souls Tour, to talk about life on the road. #ironmaiden #download #dl2016 #bookofsouls #interview

Nicko spoke to Paul Anthony about the forthcoming Iron Maiden computer game ' Legacy of the Beast', plus plans for Download Festival 2016. #planetrock #ironmaiden #download #interview #game #DL2016

Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain talks to Paul Anthony about the latest Maiden album, the tour, and how frontman Bruce is his ‘hero’. #planetrock #ironmaiden #bookofsouls #interview

Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris has designed and released his own headphones, specially geared towards listening to rock and metal. Planet Rock's Paul Anthony speaks to Harris to find out more...

Listen back to our full interview with Ozzy Osbourne, who called Wyatt to talk about Black Sabbath's "The End" tour, which will include a headline slot at Download Festival 2016.

Planet Rock's Wyatt caught up with Gene Simmons from Kiss, ahead of their Sunday night headline set at Download Festival 2015.

Paul Anthony catches up with The Metal God Rob Halford from Judas Priest before their Special Guest slot at Download. Photo: Andrew Whitton / Download 2015

Listen to Paul Anthony's exclusive chat with Steve Harris from Iron Maiden, who was at Download as a proud Dad to see his son George perform in his band – The Raven Age. He also talks about the forthcoming British Lion UK Tour.

Download Festival is nearly here, and at Planet Rock we're going to be all over it like the mould on last year's tent! To start getting you as excited as we are though, we want to hear your favourite memories of Download from years gone by! Find out more and share your memories at http://www.planetrock.com/download

Hear the full interview and the album on Planet Rock this Sunday from 7pm! #pinkfloyd #planetrock #theendlessriver

Hear the full interview on Planet Rock tomorrow after 10am!

Royal Blood's Mike Kerr spoke to Planet Rock's Liz Barnes about their debut, number one album and how the way it was recorded reflects their development. Hear the full interview on My Planet Rocks This Sunday at 7pm! (14th September)

Legendary Rock Icon Philip Parris Lynott who passed away on 4th January 1986, would’ve been 65 last Wednesday 20th August. All this week on Planet Rock Breakfast Paul Anthony has been paying tribute to the man and his music, by airing from his own personal archives what sadly turned out to be Phil’s last ever Radio Interview.