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The best plugins for re-creating the grit and punch of classic analog drum machines

If you love the sound of an analog drum machine, but don’t want to splash-out on vintage hardware, here’s our pick of the best vintage machines, in hardware and software form

MusicRadar

Harry Styles shares strict warning with Wembley fans as he performs in 37C heatwave

Wembley Stadium has relaxed its rules for Styles’ concert on Friday amid the 37C heatwave

Evening Standard

A mad idea made real: Meet the ADDAC Four String, a modular synth and lap steel hybrid that looks totally bonkers

The ADDAC System Four String Series marries its Eurorack modular synth with pluckable strings and a host of quirky pickup and performance modules

Guitar World

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“Once again, Chris wanted to save Soundgarden. We all knew there was unhappiness”: Sleep’s new guitarist was once nearly drafted into Soundgarden

In his new memoir, Kim Thayil reveals that Chris Cornell wanted Bubba Dupree to join Soundgarden before they split up in the late ’90s

Guitar World

Lizzo’s new album fails to chart as dismal first-week sales revealed

Pop singer’s album ‘Bitch’ was met with negative reviews from critics, and has since failed to crack the Billboard 200

The Independent UK

“This guy can cover everything. He’s just a phenomenon”: Former Slipknot member Chris Fehn remembers late bandmate Joey Jordison

The percussionist, who parted ways with the band in 2019, says it was “intimidating” to perform alongside a talent of Jordison’s calibre

Metal Hammer

"Roger immediately said, 'What's that?' Some riffs have a little bit of magic to them, and it's obvious." Watch David Gilmour play Pink Floyd classic Wish You Were Here in his home studio, and talk about the song's creation at Abbey Road

"I remember the moment of creating it quite often"

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“We were debating whether George Michael or Bon Jovi should sing it, but Carlos was like, ‘I like this guy’s voice’. Clive loved the idea of getting this older guitar player together with newer generations”: Rob Thomas explains the genius of Clive Davis

Even if everybody around him said, ‘I don’t get it,’ he would say, 'You don’t have to get it’”

MusicRadar

Parkway Drive to play first two albums in full on Killing Horizons tour later this summer

The Byron Bay metalcore crushers also promise to bring out the hits on their 10-show run

Metal Hammer

Rising K-Pop Idols Hearts2Hearts Are Coming for the Song of the Summer

The rookie girl group shares the iconic songs that inspired their new mini-album, 'Lemon Tang.'

Marie Claire

The Independent and Music Venue Trust relaunch Main Stage initiative to support UK grassroots music venues

Campaign, which highlights the best grassroots music venues across the UK and the people working tirelessly to keep them alive, returns for summer 2026

The Independent UK

“Thom's always looking for new ways to try and express different personae”: How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software

On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software

MusicRadar

The 10 heaviest metal breakdowns of all time

When the beat drops, these songs by Metallica, Slayer and more hit like a freight train

Metal Hammer

“Without you, we wouldn’t be here”: He played bass with Robert Plant, gave Tony Iommi his sound and created an iconic British amp brand – the life and times of Lyndon Laney

The loved and respected founder of the Midlands amp company was behind the seismic sound of Black Sabbath and countless more

Guitar World

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“The engineer claimed to me that he would overdub his own guitar tracks in place of Mars’. Not even the band knew about it”: The wild times and recording tricks behind Mötley Crüe’s game-changing sophomore album

Survivors of Mötley Crüe’s notorious Shout at the Devil sessions dish the dirt on in-studio debauchery, secret overdubs and bringing the Looks That Kill riff to life

Louder

“We’re still making records because we think we’re the best band in the world”: The Jesus and Mary Chain may not have destroyed the music industry as they had hoped, but they gave it a damn good shot

God bless The Jesus and Mary Chain

Metal Hammer

"We share your disappointment. No one is more frustrated than the band and crew." Iron Maiden issue statement after plans to film Paris show are derailed by power outage in the City Of Light

"The fans were magnificent and a huge thanks to them from the band for their patience and support."

The Independent UK

What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions

The song of the summer is a hot topic with no clear winner yet emerging for 2026

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Howzat! Daryl Braithwaite announces shock retirement

Stars of the Australian music industry have voiced their support for singer Daryl Braithwaite, who has announced he will step back from performing live

Louder

"I vowed I'd stop screaming by the time I was 60. Now I'm looking back and thinking, 'Whatever happened to that?'"Deep Purple launch trippy video for supercharged new single Guilt Trippin'

Guilt Trippin in the third single to emerge from Deep Purple's upcoming twenty-fourth album Splat!

Louder

"I am quivering with anticipation." Deep Purple's Ian Gillan announces Talking Gib'rish spoken word tour

The Talking Gib'rish tour will find Ian Gillan telling stories from his life and career in music

International Business Times UK

Harry Styles' Wembley Concerts to Proceed Despite Severe Weather Alerts: Essential Information for Fans

Harry Styles' concerts at Wembley Stadium will continue despite severe UK weather alerts. Fans are advised to follow safety guidelines, including hydration and sun protection.

Evening Standard

Alicia Keys pays heartfelt tribute to Clive Davis: ‘He changed my life forever’

The Girl On Fire singer, 45, praised Davis for believing in her from the ‘very beginning’ after signing her to his record label when she was 18 years.

Guitar World

“I was 38 when we went on tour with Pearl Jam. A long time ago, I’d given up on the dream of something like that happening”: Dead Pioneers on how indigenous politics and pedal-builds have powered them to punk glory

An extensive and expansive gear list helps the Pearl Jam-approved band express their hopes for global improvement – as heard on their explosive new album, Wagon Burner

The Guardian - UK

Clive Davis obituary

One of the most powerful men in the American recording industry who promoted Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Barry Manilow

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