A heartfelt one-page feature in Melody Maker catches up with Slade drummer Don Powell shortly after his near-fatal car crash, as he reflects on recovery, the band’s resilience, and his determination to return to the stage. The piece balances the shock of the accident with Powell’s quiet optimism and the band’s strong camaraderie during his absence. This October 13, 1973 Melody Maker feature offers a touching behind-the-scenes look at Slade at their commercial peak, showing th

A vibrant Music Star cover and feature spotlighting Slade’s flamboyant guitarist Dave Hill, celebrating the band’s massive success and their larger-than-life glam image during one of their peak years. Slade double up — Dave Hill and the boys dominate the cover and the charts in 1973. Music Star Date: September 15, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dave Hill and Slade featured prominently on the Music Star cover • Focus on the band’s chart dominance and high-e

A colourful two-page Muzik Express feature celebrating Slade at the peak of their glam dominance, showcasing the band’s outrageous stage costumes, unstoppable chart success, and their commitment to delivering high-energy live performances for their fans. Slade keep stomping — the glitter-strewn kings of glam refuse to slow down. Muzik Express Date: September 1, 1973 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade’s flamboyant, larger-than-life stage image and matching outf

A vibrant Rock Scene magazine cover and feature spotlighting Slade at the height of their glam glory, celebrating the band’s outrageous style, chart dominance, and unstoppable live energy with the playful headline “Hullo T' Slade”. Slade stomp the cover — the glitter kings of 1973 bring their stomping glam to Rock Scene. Rock Scene Date: September 1, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade featured prominently on the cover in full colourful glam regalia • Nod

A glowing newspaper review celebrated Slade’s raw power and working-class glam appeal as they brought their high-energy stompers to Montreal in the spring of 1973. Published on 27 April 1973 in The Gazette (Montreal), this piece captured the band at the peak of their UK success while they were conquering North America. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A prominent single-column review headlined “Slade’s music is hard as rock” by Bill Mann. The article praises Slade’s high-decibel, s

A high-energy newspaper review captured the thunderous, no-holds-barred power of Slade’s live show as they brought their stomping glam rock to Montreal in the spring of 1973. Published on 25 April 1973 in The Montreal Star, this review celebrated the band’s loud, crowd-pleasing performance at the Capitol Theatre. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A prominent review headlined “Loud, loud heavy rock sloshed out by Slade” by Alan Niester. The text praises Slade’s high-volume, boot-stom

A vintage magazine advert featuring a live photograph of Slade and bold text promoting their Wembley Empire Pool concert, with ticket prices and publication branding.

The piece reflects Slade’s unstoppable momentum in 1973 — a year when their live shows were rowdy, communal, and wildly popular, and when every new appearance felt like an event.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror advert announces Slade’s new single “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released the previous day — a track destined to become one of the defining anthems of British glam.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror article captures Slade returning from Australia in disbelief after learning that Slade Alive! had achieved its sixth gold album, becoming a phenomenon on a scale few British bands had matched overseas.