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“If you’re putting all these Beavis and Butt-Heads in the parking lot, where are you going to park the cars?” What happened when Metallica battled the city of Philadelphia to perform in a car park

Metallica played a free gig in a car park to promote 1997’s Reload. In the process, they infuriated locals, got bashed by politicians and sued an entire stadium.

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“The fans understood I was the price they had to pay to hear the band they loved, so they put up with me. It’s not like you’re joining the Sex Pistols”: Trevor Horn on fronting Yes – and how it later made 90125 possible

Producer recalls making his colleagues feel “embarrassed and amused at the same time” as he begged them not to give up on Owner Of A Lonely Heart

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"It was a pretty low time. We weren't sure of the kind of band we wanted to be": How time took its toll on Rush as they worked on the follow-up to Signals

For 1984's Grace Under Pressure, Rush brought in Supertramp producer Peter Henderson: It was not a good fit

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New Orleans R&B Singer Clarence 'Frogman' Henry Dies At 87

Renowned R&B singer Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, known for hits like 'Ain't Got No Home,' passes away at 87, leaving a musical legacy in New Orleans.

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John Fogerty and George Thorogood's Celebration tour has been significantly extended

Get ready for some prime rock'n'roll

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Nearly an hour of previously unseen Led Zeppelin footage from 1975 has been posted online

The Led Zeppelin footage was shot at the Montreal Forum in Canada on February 6 1975

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'At his musical core, John Lennon had a wonderful way with chords': Here are 4 of his Beatles voicings and guitar rhythm ideas to inspire you

All my strumming, I will send to you

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"Songwriting for me, at the time of Rubber Soul, was a bit frightening because John and Paul had been writing since they were three years old": How The Beatles raised their game in 1965 to create a masterpiece that "broke everything open"

The Beatles' sixth album Rubber Soul was a colossal creative leap and marked the point at which albums began to be viewed as works of real artistic merit

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"All of a sudden we play at blinding speed and unbearable intensity, and everyone starts to take notice and stand up": How King Crimson got started

Recorded in just 10 days in 1969, King Crimson’s iconic In The Court Of The Crimson King has been called “the true point at which progressive rock was born”. We look at the making of a landmark album

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"We're not defined by the five worst days in our lives": Scott Stapp has had dark days, but he knows the world we live in is not all unicorns and rainbows

Returning with new solo album Higher Power, Creed frontman Scott Stapp reflects on why music keeps pulling him through

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"When thousands have been killed and millions have fled their homes, moaning about the absence of a band member who left 37 years ago is churlish at best." How Pink Floyd surprised the rock world with Ukraine charity single Hey Hey Rise Up

The inside story of Pink Floyd's first new original music since 1994’s The Division Bell in aid of Ukraine

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Dominates Hot 100 For 8 Weeks

Explore the history and evolution of the Hot 100 chart, from Mariah Carey's records to recent controversies and chart-topping battles.

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What Beyoncé's "Blackbird" cover means

"It reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me," Paul McCartney said, praising the cover

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Beyoncé Makes History With No. 1 Country Album Debut

Beyoncé makes history in country music with Cowboy Carter, breaking barriers and receiving accolades for her innovative approach.

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Taylor Swift Is No Stranger to Video Games, According to Little Big Town

Swift's pre-performance rituals run the gamut, said singer Karen Fairchild.

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"Sir Elton helped cover Nothing Else Matters, and tonight, you can see us return the favor!" Watch a clip of Metallica performing a rollocking cover of Elton John classic, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, with Elton looking on approvingly

The cover song we did NOT have on our 2024 bingo card!

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Country singer Morgan Wallen arrested for throwing a chair off rooftop bar

Country star was arrested on Sunday night for reckless endangerment for throwing a chair off the roof of a bar in Nashville

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John Legend Shares Heartwarming Moments With Kids On Instagram

John Legend shares heartwarming moments with his children on Instagram, showcasing the tender bond of fatherhood and family.

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“Not doing singles”: Billie Eilish announces that her third album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, will be released on 17 May, and teases a journey "through a vast and expansive audio landscape”

All physical and digital versions of the record will have the same tracklisting in a bid to reduce waste

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Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath obituary

American jazz drummer known as a refined, quietly sparkling stylist who teamed up with his siblings to form the Heath Brothers

Guitar World

“I wanted him to be very successful because he seemed pretty nervous”: Original Tool bassist Paul D’Amour recalls coaching Justin Chancellor to be his replacement – and giving him an in-depth lesson in his wild pedal protocol

Chancellor has lined up alongside Adam Jones and co since joining the band back in 1995, but received some hands-on tutoring from his predecessor before he got started

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“I just need one good sound and I’m set. A lot of players forget that”: Gus G’s tone and soloing philosophy is always evolving – and right now, it’s full of Floyd Rose divebombs

The Greek guitar phenom goes over the top on Firewind's new album, Stand Up, proving that all those hours locked away with Paul Gilbert instructional DVDs did not go to waste

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Anitta Announces 'Funk Generation Tour' With Over 20 Cities!

Anitta's 'Funk Generation' album and tour celebrate Rio's funk music roots worldwide, promising a vibrant and electrifying experience for fans.

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AC/DC Dominates Hard Rock Streaming Songs Chart With Classic Hits

AC/DC secures multiple spots on Billboard's Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, showcasing their enduring popularity and impact on the music industry.

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Missy Elliott Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour 'OUT OF THIS WORLD'

Missy Elliott announces OUT OF THIS WORLD tour with Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, and Ciara. Join her on a musical journey celebrating her iconic career!

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