David Gilmour teams up with daughter Romany for new single Between Two Points David Gilmour will release Luck And Strange in September, his first studio album in nine years Louder · Jun 17, 2024
"The Quad Cortex is working really well": Jim Root tell us about introducing amp modelling to his Slipknot rig for the first time – and his verdict on the Fender Tonemaster Pro "I have noticed, ironically enough, that I like using it better direct than I do with a power amp through a speaker cabinet" MusicRadar · Jun 17, 2024
“We're gonna ask him, give him a three-minute long session and let him rip”: Tim Henson reveals the surprising collabs Polyphia are eyeing up for their next album The band have already started looking ahead to their fifth album, which will once again include some big-name stars Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024
“Me and Dime were tight – but I don’t like the guitars Dime played. A headstock that looks like a baby guitar? I don't need all that real estate”: Kerry King on his personal history with B.C. Rich and ESP – and why he switched to Dean The former Slayer guitarist and bona fide metal god on his relationship with metal's heavyweight guitar brands, and what he wanted from his new partnership with Dean Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024
Justin Bieber’s mother posts sweet Father’s Day tribute during Hailey’s pregnancy ‘You’ve always wanted to be a dad ever since I can remember,’ the singer’s mother said The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Scooter Braun officially retires from music management ‘What a ride,’ the controversial mogul said The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
“We’ve got an application form for the Guinness Book Of World Records”: Are The Chronicles of Father Robin the only band to have spent 30 years on their debut album? Norwegian supergroup took decades to deliver The Songs & Tales Of Airoea, but they don’t regret it – and they’re even working on a follow-up Louder · Jun 17, 2024
Black Deer festival review: Newcomers hold their own against heavyweight headliners This year’s festival has broadened its lineup to incorporate a touch more rock and folk, while still staying true to its country roots The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood to release debut solo album New project will keep judge busy in between series of BBC dancing competition The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
"A supremely assured return from a band who are intent on creating something fresh, new and exciting." Kittie have completed one of modern metal's great comebacks with Fire Twenty five years on from nu metal breakthrough Spit, Fire proves that Kittie are a vital modern metal band with plenty left to say Metal Hammer · Jun 17, 2024
“There's no pressure. It's been fun putting it together, and that's what it's all about”: Tony Iommi says his long-awaited solo album is coming along nicely – but he’s in no rush to finish it The Black Sabbath legend says his new solo record “might use some orchestration”, and he's enjoying taking his time with its creation Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024
Max Martin confirmed as the producer of Coldplay’s new album, Moon Music, as fans are offered special edition versions featuring voice notes and demos from the recording sessions The album’s physical release is said to set “new sustainability standards” MusicRadar · Jun 17, 2024
“Thanks to the best guitar player on planet Earth”: Post Malone surprises Bonnaroo by calling up bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings for a pyro-fueled guest spot Billy Strings joined Post Malone onstage for bluegrass-tinged renditions of two Malone hits Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024
"Does anyone know any songs on this playlist?”: Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan addresses the 'elephant/ rhinoceros' in the room Billy Corgan is not playing the hits. Or is he again now? MusicRadar · Jun 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 Download festival review – the rock fest’s most cursed year ever Plagued by rain, technical issues and boycotts – as well as by some distinctly non-metal headliners – the weekend is practically a washout, despite some virtuoso shredding and fiery melodeath lower down the bill
Metal Hammer · Jun 17, 2024 Cello, synths, bagpipes and melodic death metal: Scottish husband-and-wife duo Hand Of Kalliach are doing folk music a little differently Hand Of Kalliach are your favourite folk metal band you haven't heard of yet
The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024 Transport warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow tonight A travel warning has been issued ahead of an iconic rock band's Glasgow gig today.
MusicRadar · Jun 17, 2024 “We didn’t want any gimmicks. No split screens. No interviews. That would be too Spinal Tap”: Talking Heads on the making of Stop Making Sense The four members appear relaxed and at ease with each other on Jimmy Fallon show
Metal Hammer · Jun 17, 2024 "At a certain point we beat Britney Spears!" How Ice Queen made Within Temptation symphonic metal's first superstars - and changed heavy music forever With Ice Queen, Within Temptation helped to crystallise the scene we know today as symphonic metal
Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024 “They’re probably some of the first guitar solos I ever learned”: Trey Anastasio tackles Steely Dan classics in searing Songwriters Hall of Fame performance The Phish guitarist honored Steely Dan and their session guitarists’ work with an extended version of the Reelin’ in the Years solo
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 BBC presenter Ros Atkins shares ‘unlikely development’ as he’s given drum’n’bass DJ set at Glastonbury ‘Outside Source’ presenter said he was in disbelief when he got the Glastonbury call-up
Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024 “The absence of the Rampage left a void in the guitar world”: G&L launches the long-awaited Rampage 24 – which gives Jerry Cantrell’s workhorse grunge machine a 21st century overhaul The new Rampage era gets underway with a model that introduces new hardware and ergonomics to the template. Is it enough to appease hardened Rampage fans?
Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024 “My older content was way more technique-driven… I wanted to become more sophisticated. Virtuoso music can be impressive but extremely shallow”: Martin Miller on how he recruited Paul Gilbert, Lari Basilio and Mateus Asato for his world-beating jams The Ibanez signature artist talks forsaking his shred roots, how to approach chord changes and those world-class live sessions with the likes of Paul Gilbert and Andy Timmons
Guitar World · Jun 17, 2024 Merle Travis, Lester Flatt and Hank Williams pioneered the Americana guitar style – and laid the groundwork for today’s folk, country and bluegrass guitar stars This lesson borrows from the pioneers of country and bluegrass that will whip your Travis picking and strumming into shape
Louder · Jun 17, 2024 Guitarist Dave Foster steps down from Big Big Train Foster will make a final appearance with Big Big Train at this year's Night Of The Prog Festival