LONDON – A tense and potentially pivotal rehearsal for Led Zeppelin took place late yesterday evening at Sound Recording Studios in Barnes, resulting in a near-physical altercation and raising serious questions about the band’s already strained dynamic. Witnesses report a heated exchange between guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant, escalating into a shouting match that threatened to derail the band’s preparations for their upcoming European tour.

The incident reportedly began during the recording of the instrumental track “Kashmir,” a piece Page had been meticulously crafting for months, aiming for a more expansive, orchestral sound. According to multiple sources present at the studio, Plant repeatedly voiced objections to Page’s increasingly complex arrangements, arguing that the song was becoming “overly pretentious” and losing its raw energy. “He just kept saying it sounded like a bloody opera,” one studio engineer, who wished to remain anonymous, told this reporter. “It was getting to him. You could see the frustration building.”

The argument quickly spiraled out of control when Plant reportedly accused Page of deliberately trying to “overwhelm” the band’s core sound. Page, known for his unwavering dedication to his vision, responded with a pointed remark about Plant’s “lack of musical ambition.” Sources indicate the exchange involved a near-physical confrontation, with Page reportedly raising his hand in defense before being restrained by bassist John Paul Jones.

“It was like watching a volcano,” said a road manager who observed the scene from a nearby office. “You knew something was about to explode. The tension in the room was palpable.”

Following the outburst, the rehearsal was temporarily suspended, and the band members reportedly retreated to separate rooms for an extended period. While no formal disciplinary action has been taken, the incident has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the band’s progress. Sources suggest the fallout could significantly impact the band’s recording schedule and, perhaps more worryingly, their creative collaboration.

“Robert just wants to keep things raw, you know?” drummer John Bonham was overheard saying to guitarist Page as he left the studio. “He’s worried we’re losing what made us, well, *us*.” The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Led Zeppelin can overcome this latest hurdle and continue its trajectory towards musical dominance.