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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has no fears over the future of heavy metal

Dave Mustaine of metal giants Megadeth believes the genre's future is bright

Metal Hammer · May 6, 2024

The self-proclaimed "world's best whistler" has covered the guitar solo from Sweet Child O' Mine, and even his grumpy demeanour cannot spoil the beauty

The Guns N' Roses classic gets the whistling treatment from a potty-mouthed grump

Metal Hammer · May 5, 2024

Eurovision winner Jamala says Ukraine ‘cannot afford’ to boycott contest

Singer says her country needs the opportunity to remind Europe of Russia’s invasion

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

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Taylor Swift's Backup Dancers Prepare For European Leg Of Tour

Taylor Swift's backup dancers showcase their talent during tour hiatus, gearing up for the European leg of the Eras Tour.

The 5 foolproof ways to start a guitar solo

First impressions count – especially with solos!

MusicRadar · May 5, 2024

Eric Clapton and the song he said he'd never play live again: “I got at least 150 letters a day directly from people who were dealing with their own grief... and not really having the tools to deal with it"

"I was suddenly aware of the fact that there was a way to turn this dreadful tragedy into something positive"

MusicRadar · May 5, 2024

"We got to see up close how things work in this country.. It didn’t kill us, but it was quite an experience": Eddie Vedder on Pearl Jam's battle with Ticketmaster, 30 years on

It's three decades since the band went to war with the ticketing giant

Louder · May 5, 2024

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“Some of our peers thought, ‘Are they going to be corporate sell-outs?’ I don’t know if was jealousy or a feeling of betrayal”: the rise, fall and return of Soundgarden

In 2014, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil sat down with Metal Hammer to look back over his band’s rollercoaster career

Metal Hammer · May 5, 2024

The Pogues review – triumphant tribute to energy and poetry of band’s early days

An inspired cast of guests from Nadine Shah to Jim Sclavunos stand in for the late Shane MacGowan in a raucous run-through of the band’s debut album and other highlights

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

Three things with Joel Creasey: ‘I’ve built almost every Lego flower kit known to man’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the comedian tells us how he avoids the temptation of post-show drinks – and his obsession with daily ice baths

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024

Issue 409 of Future Music is out now

Supercharge Your Studio Workflow! Plus: St. Vincent, Jeff Mills, Arturia AstroLab, How To Dress Well, Luke Slater, music theory 101, DIY modular & much more!

MusicRadar · May 5, 2024

Keane review – note-perfect return with added emotional wallop

TikTok phenomenon Somewhere Only We Know inspires much hugging and joy, but the band led by a revived Tom Chaplin are more than just a one-hit wonder

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

Madonna ends Celebration tour with biggest ever show to over a million fans at Rio’s Copacabana beach

Queen of pop joined by Anitta on stage for Vogue

Evening Standard · May 5, 2024

“I got phone calls from myfriends saying, ‘What the fck is up with that sht?!’” Listen to the Slayer cover of Born To Be Wild that Slayer really don’t like

In 2002, thrash metal deities Slayer covered a Steppenwolf classic. Then Kerry King disowned it and Jeff Hanneman got bullied by his mates.

Metal Hammer · May 5, 2024

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Evening Standard · May 5, 2024

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos

The rapper’s show at Co-op Live was cancelled at the last minute on Wednesday due to a ‘technical issue’.

Louder · May 5, 2024

“Let’s play a little Soundgarden…”: hear a recording of Pearl Jam’s first ever UK show

Eddie Vedder & co.’s first taste of live action in the UK took place on the Essex Riviera in 1992

Louder · May 5, 2024

“I have to prove that I’m capable of doing it, and I wasn’t just being done a favour by Deep Purple”: the two forgotten David Coverdale solo albums that sowed the seeds for Whitesnake

David Coverdale’s late 70s solo albums, White Snake and Northwinds, are overlooked – but without them, Whitesnake wouldn’t exist

Metal Hammer · May 5, 2024

“There were opportunities for us to break into the Metallica league. But we never took advantage of them”: the story behind Testament’s debut album The Legacy, an overlooked thrash classic

Testament never scaled the heights of Metallica or Slayer, but their 1987 debut album The Legacy remains a thrash classic

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Evening Standard · May 5, 2024

Olly Alexander addresses ‘extreme’ remarks on Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision

In a new BBC documentary about his Eurovision journey, he has opened up about making the ‘very hard decision’ to continue with the competition.

Marie Claire · May 5, 2024

Charlie Puth has finally responded to Taylor Swift's song about him

Louder · May 4, 2024

“When the line-ups changed I thought it was getting a bit stale. But they reinvented themselves… what an incredible thing”: Steve Stevens has loved Yes since he was 14, and always will

Billy Idol’s guitarist discovered his mood for a lifetime when he saw the British icons at Madison Square Garden in 1974

International Business Times · May 4, 2024

A Giddy Rio Braces For A Huge Madonna Show On Copacabana Beach

All is finally in readiness in a Rio de Janeiro brimming with nerves and excitement over Saturday night's highly anticipated free concert by pop queen Madonna on the city's mythical Copacabana beach.

MusicRadar · May 4, 2024

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Guitar World · May 4, 2024

“There’s very little to fault or criticise. The company is back with a new workshop and all guns blazing”: Gordon Smith Grande and Geist review

In its 50th anniversary year, British production guitar maker Gordon Smith is moving into a new workshop and expanding its already broad range with a brace of new designs

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The Latest Breaking News on Music

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has no fears over the future of heavy metal

The self-proclaimed "world's best whistler" has covered the guitar solo from Sweet Child O' Mine, and even his grumpy demeanour cannot spoil the beauty

Eurovision winner Jamala says Ukraine ‘cannot afford’ to boycott contest

Taylor Swift's Backup Dancers Prepare For European Leg Of Tour

The 5 foolproof ways to start a guitar solo

Eric Clapton and the song he said he'd never play live again: “I got at least 150 letters a day directly from people who were dealing with their own grief... and not really having the tools to deal with it"

"We got to see up close how things work in this country.. It didn’t kill us, but it was quite an experience": Eddie Vedder on Pearl Jam's battle with Ticketmaster, 30 years on

“Some of our peers thought, ‘Are they going to be corporate sell-outs?’ I don’t know if was jealousy or a feeling of betrayal”: the rise, fall and return of Soundgarden

The Pogues review – triumphant tribute to energy and poetry of band’s early days

Three things with Joel Creasey: ‘I’ve built almost every Lego flower kit known to man’

Issue 409 of Future Music is out now

Keane review – note-perfect return with added emotional wallop

Madonna ends Celebration tour with biggest ever show to over a million fans at Rio’s Copacabana beach

“I got phone calls from myfriends saying, ‘What the f*ck is up with that sh*t?!’” Listen to the Slayer cover of Born To Be Wild that Slayer really don’t like

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos

“Let’s play a little Soundgarden…”: hear a recording of Pearl Jam’s first ever UK show

“I have to prove that I’m capable of doing it, and I wasn’t just being done a favour by Deep Purple”: the two forgotten David Coverdale solo albums that sowed the seeds for Whitesnake

“There were opportunities for us to break into the Metallica league. But we never took advantage of them”: the story behind Testament’s debut album The Legacy, an overlooked thrash classic

Olly Alexander addresses ‘extreme’ remarks on Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision

Charlie Puth has finally responded to Taylor Swift's song about him

“When the line-ups changed I thought it was getting a bit stale. But they reinvented themselves… what an incredible thing”: Steve Stevens has loved Yes since he was 14, and always will

A Giddy Rio Braces For A Huge Madonna Show On Copacabana Beach

How to play Edge-style rhythm guitar with four unusual chords from U2 songs

"In a way, I can hear that song now as the end of an era": Billy Corgan on the Smashing Pumpkins classic that put a stop to one era of the band

“There’s very little to fault or criticise. The company is back with a new workshop and all guns blazing”: Gordon Smith Grande and Geist review

“I got phone calls from myfriends saying, ‘What the fck is up with that sht?!’” Listen to the Slayer cover of Born To Be Wild that Slayer really don’t like