Singer Nivea shares leukaemia diagnosis Nivea is feeling grateful for life after being diagnosed with leukaemia earlier this year. BANG Premier · Jul 23
Intimate homecoming for Vacations alongside Trophy Wyfe for The Act REVIEW & GALLERY: Vacations, Annie Hamilton & Trophy Wyfe play The Act. Newcastle Herald · Jul 23
You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop insisting we queue for hours at concerts? Fay likes to get a good spot and watch the support acts, but Odysseus would rather rock up for the main band. Who is hitting a false note? You decide The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Shania Twain worried her personal new album wouldn't be 'relatable' Shania Twain has reflected on her new album Little Miss Train, and why the music makes things universal. BANG Premier · Jul 23
Ed Sheeran was 'jealous' of Alex Warren's smash-hit Ordinary Ed Sheeran admitted he was "jealous" of Alex Warren's song, Ordinary, when they performed a duet of the track during Ed's Loop Tour gig at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday (21.07.26). BANG Premier · Jul 23
Sharon Osbourne reveals how fans should remember Ozzy Osbourne a year after his death Sharon Osbourne has suggested the perfect way Ozzy Osbourne would want to be remembered. BANG Premier · Jul 23
How an 18-year-old Fiona Apple changed pop songwriting forever IN FOCUS: The New York artist was 18 when she released her debut album, in which she picked apart her experiences of trauma, anger, fear, isolation, heartache and self-loathing. Thirty years later, singer Sara Bareilles and critic Jenn Pelly tell Carsen Holaday how Apple helped change pop songwriting as we… The Independent UK · Jul 23
"In The Eye Of The Storm is not going to rub shoulders with the classics." Foreigner's new album is a pleasant souvenir with almost zero atmosphere Not a lot of thunder and lightning (or original members) on Foreigner's’s 50th-anniversary live album In The Eye Of The Storm Louder · Jul 22
Iron Maiden thank fans who attended Eddfest – and reveal that the festival dive bar was a victim of crime Go behind the scenes at Knebworth Park with Steve Harris and some very enthusiastic fans Metal Hammer · Jul 22
The Hidden Health Risks of World Tours: Why Performers Sometimes Have No Choice But to Cancel Harry Styles canceled his Brazil concert after falling ill on tour, shining a light on the health risks frequent travelers face and how to stay healthy abroad. Medical Daily · Jul 22
"This performance honours Lemmy's legacy." Hollywood Vampires launch cover of Motörhead's Ace Of Spades Supergroup Hollywood Vampires tour Europe next month to mark the release of the live album At Montreux Jazz Festival Metal Hammer · Jul 22
Razorlight reveal they wanted to ‘give away’ song that became number one hit Frontman Johnny Borrell and drummer Andy Burrows played an acoustic set on Wednesday night. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Ozzy Osbourne Defied Doctors' Warnings To Play Final Concert in 2025: 'Don't Do the Show' Ozzy Osbourne defied medical advice to perform a final concert, delivering an emotional farewell to fans. Despite severe health issues, he chose to say goodbye on his own terms. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
"I still can’t believe that he’s not with us. There will never be another Ozzy." Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward share reflections on Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of their friend's passing "Gone in body, but his legend lives on" Metal Hammer · Jul 22
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 Perth festival called off as bosses accuse BBC of 'killing' event from London A NEW Perth music festival has been called off just weeks before it was due to go ahead, with organisers blaming the BBC’s upcoming event in…
The Guardian - US · Jul 22 Possible bloodstains were detected at D4vd’s home, LA police officers testify Gory details about tarp, mats and inflatable pool come to light during hearing over death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Metal Hammer · Jul 22 "I wanted to dance with it, meld his incendiary words with my soul." Listen to Halestorm's Lzzy Hale take on a Soundgarden rarity with Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega tackle a deep cut from grunge superstars Soundgarden
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Sam Smith and BBC search for new artists to open singer’s residency shows Artists will be able to upload their music to the BBC Introducing Uploader from Wednesday July 29 until Wednesday August 5.
MusicRadar · Jul 22 "I’ve got George singing the track and Elton singing the track so the dream is to make another track": Could a 'new' George Michael and Elton John duet be heading for release? The pair previously had a hit with their version of Elton's Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Guitar World · Jul 22 “The thought process is, which notes should sting, which notes should moan, and how can I effectively express emotion”: From B.B. King to Eric Clapton and Otis Rush, the blues is the core element of Joe Bonamassa's playing In this essential video lesson with the guitar superstar, he explains why it doesn't matter what style he is playing – it always begins and ends with the blues
Guitar World · Jul 22 “Randy said, ‘Maybe if you tried it in this key…’ He had the patience because he was a guitar teacher. He wouldn’t intimidate me. Because I’m quite easily intimidated”: Ozzy Osbourne on his special writing dynamic with Randy Rhoads Blizzard of Ozz was the Prince of Darkness' solo debut – but it forever marked Rhoads as a guitar hero for the ages
Guitar World · Jul 22 “He had a kind of caveman instinct”: Was David Bowie a good guitar player? Adrian Belew, Peter Frampton and more weigh in Bowie's various sidemen share their thoughts on what their former leader was like as a guitarist
MusicRadar · Jul 22 Remembering Wayne Charvel, the visionary luthier and Superstrat pioneer who built guitars for Deep Purple, ZZ Top and Eddie Van Halen – and started the hot-rod revolution that changed the world The Charvel founder and legendary custom builder for guitar's biggest names has died, aged 85
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Johnny Marr London gig postponed with ‘great regret’ The former Smiths guitarist was due to perform at the OVO Arena Wembley.
Metal Hammer · Jul 22 Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante kicks violent fan out of US gig: “This show is not gonna continue until we make sure everybody’s safe” The band are touring North America with Evanescence and Nova Twins