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"I just love Metallica. I love Lars' drumming": naysayers, listen up - Bill Ward explains why Lars Ulrich is a brilliant drummer

"He's persevering, he works hard. And he's such a nice man"

MusicRadar · Dec 9, 2025

“It was like getting hit in the head with a baseball bat. I fell in love with her instantly. And when that happened, it sparked something”: The new wave classic and No.1 hit that was written in one hour and recorded in one take

“I still make a very good living off of that one song - easily over $100,000 a year"

MusicRadar · Dec 9, 2025

“This playlist is not about the solstice, nor does it have some Pagan agenda”: Hate Christmas music? Then David Byrne has a gift just for you

It’s a new playlist that’s a Wham!-free zone

MusicRadar · Dec 9, 2025

"This record shouldn’t, strictly speaking, be possible at all”: Here's Autechre – reinterpreted on acoustic guitar

Shane Parish is releasing a whole covers album

MusicRadar · Dec 8, 2025

"This is our way of saying thank you": Soundtoys is giving away six free plugins this Christmas, starting with Little PrimalTap

Each free Soundtoys plugin will be available for only 48 hours

MusicRadar · Dec 8, 2025

Lennon was clutching the tape of the final mix from this session as he and Yoko left for the Dakota: The story of John Lennon’s final creative act

The lyrics to this left-field song would prove tragically prophetic

MusicRadar · Dec 8, 2025

“I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about”: Robert Smith announces line up for his first run of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts

Elbow, Garbage and My Bloody Valentine all headline

MusicRadar · Dec 8, 2025

"Humans will be doing all the serious music transcription for the foreseeable future": Songscription review

This AI-powered transcription tool promises to convert any audio file into sheet music, tab or MIDI. But can it really match the skills of a professional?

MusicRadar · Dec 8, 2025

“If I sit down with a Dumble, the last thing I’m going to do is do any kind of fast techniques”: Mark Tremonti on why he is addicted to Dumble amps

The Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist's love for Dumbles underlines the importance of choosing the right amp for your style

MusicRadar · Dec 7, 2025

“I don’t know if I’d call them guitar heroes, but there are players with amazing dexterity that can pretty much play anything – and quicker than the human ear could possibly hear!”: Journey’s Neal Schon says that “classic guitar records” still matter

"You need more than just guitar thrills – you need an overall artistic statement"

MusicRadar · Dec 7, 2025