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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are still jamming together: "We’re actually playing a lot of Rush songs" – but there are caveats

"It’s funny because we sound like a really bad tribute band for the first three or four run-throughs on these things"

MusicRadar · May 8, 2024

“Robert had a plan laid out that we would do three records in three years”: Adrian Belew on how King Crimson made an underrated prog classic in “this industrial musical junkyard we created”

Adrian Belew reveals what went on behind the scenes during the making of the band’s dual-personality 10th album, Three of a Perfect Pair – the final studio release from the Fripp/Belew/Levin/Bruford crew

Guitar World · May 8, 2024

Kerry King’s band made their live debut last night – watch footage and see which Slayer songs they played

See Kerry King’s new band blast through some Slayer classics here

Metal Hammer · May 8, 2024

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Olly Alexander suffers technical blunder at Eurovision semi-final

The hitmaker, 33, took to the stage in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday night for the first semi-final

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024

Songwriting tips you can use: Program the perfect bassline in your DAW

Use music theory and programming tricks to take your low-end up a notch

MusicRadar · May 8, 2024

"I had to be there for my daughter's birth - even if it meant cancelling a show with Metallica.“ From touring with Metallica to his surprising breakdancing skills, Michael Poulsen shares what he's learned in his time with Volbeat, Asinhell and beyond

Volbeat and Asinhell's Michael Poulsen shares the secrets of his success and happiness

Metal Hammer · May 8, 2024

Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden amid Gaza protests

Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.

France 24 · May 8, 2024

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“They’re not interested in pleasing their label or fans – just themselves. That’s what I try to do too”: Ihsahn and his wife want you to listen to Radiohead

When people were just beginning to see that the Emperor man was a progressive musician, he’d long been all over Thom Yorke’s artistic bravery

Metal Hammer · May 8, 2024

The best (and worst) Eurovision logo designs from the past 67 years

Some of these get nul points.

Creative Bloq · May 8, 2024

Rapper Macklemore Releases New Song Condemning US Aid To Israel

Rapper Macklemore releases new song 'Hind's Hall' supporting college students protesting Israel's war in Gaza and advocating for divestment.

"I think the blues can be very beneficial on a medicinal level": Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks pick the blues albums that are good for your health

Everybody’s favourite husband-and-wife team flip through their record collection and dig out the platters that truly matter

Louder · May 8, 2024

"It's almost like a template of how a hard rock band playing a rock'n'roll tune should be": Ian Paice's eight favourite Deep Purple songs

Eight personal favourites from Deep Purple's only ever-present member, drummer Ian Paice

Louder · May 8, 2024

Drake And Kendrick Lamar's Intense Hip-Hop Feud Timeline

Explore the escalating feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar, with diss tracks and verbal jabs drawing attention from fans and the media.

Guitar formerly owned by Prince could fetch $600,000 at auction

Cloud 3 used at height of his stardom may beat estimate and become most expensive of late musician’s guitars

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

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MusicRadar · May 7, 2024

“I have never experienced anything like that. It was like piano strings, and it was so far off the neck”: Lee Ritenour on the time BB King invited him to play Lucille and the guitar made him work for every note

Ritenour says nobody on the planet could play like BB King did, and the King of the Blues' trademark vibrato was all the more remarkable on such an uncompromising guitar setup

MusicRadar · May 7, 2024

"I can't stand them": Slash reveals he isn't a fan of using in-ear monitors live, but he does like using guitar plugins in the studio

"I've been tweaking them like crazy" Slash says of his ongoing battles with the "necessary evil" of using in-ears

Evening Standard · May 7, 2024

Bambie Thug reveals 'pressure' to break Ireland's Eurovision curse as they tease 'magic' performance

The Cork-born singer hopes to lead Ireland to the final for the first time in six years with their track Doomsday Blue

Metal Hammer · May 7, 2024

Epica singer Simone Simons announces debut solo album Vermillion, lead single Aeterna now streaming

Epica’s lead vocalist is going it alone, with help from Ayreon mainstay Arjen Lucassen

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Metal Hammer · May 7, 2024

“I was obsessed with Kittie.” Alt. pop star Caroline Polachek reveals the musical awakenings which led up to her new “straight-up grunge” single Starburned and Unkissed

Caroline Polachek reveals her early grunge-adjacent inspirations

Metal Hammer · May 7, 2024

“As far as the 80s are concerned, we’re in for some very good heavy metal years”: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford predicted the future of metal in 1979

45 years ago, Judas Priest’s Metal God explained why people love heavy metal. What he said is still accurate in 2024.

Tom’s Guide · May 7, 2024

How to watch ‘Eurovision 2024’ online: live stream semi-finals and final from anywhere

Get ready for Eurovision fever as 37 acts compete to win the world’s largest singing competition. Here we explain how to watch “Eurovision 2024” online from anywhere in the world.

Metal Hammer · May 7, 2024

"My band is not a solo project. My band is the band I intend to play with until the end of time.” Kerry King admits that yes, he will be playing Slayer songs this summer, but only select cuts

Curious about the setlist Kerry King's new band will be playing this summer? The thrash metal legend sheds some light

Guitar World · May 7, 2024

“Open the doors to versatility, creativity, and otherworldly sounds”: Red Witch aims to harness Frank Zappa and Carlos Santana tones with its new sample hold filter pedal – but it’s limited to just 59 units

The Euphemia offers the ability to alter the effect’s speed, aggression, velocity, and wet/dry mix while also unlocking the ‘notched’ EQ sounds of Brian May and Carlos Santana

Guitar World · May 7, 2024

“Derek looks so proud during Duane’s solo – like a brother would”: Duane Betts and Derek Trucks trade solos for the first time since Dickey Betts’ passing with emotional cover of the Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams

The pair made guest appearances during each of their sets at Miami’s Sun, Sand and Soul festival, paying tribute to Dickey Betts, who died last month

Louder · May 7, 2024

“The producer was able to see through me to be like, ‘You don’t sound like you believe any of this.’ I love that psychology”: District 97’s Leslie Hunt took singing lessons before she tracked Stay For The Ending

Chicago outfit’s prog and pop balancing act benefitted from listening to their fans – and Bill Bruford

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