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“How do I do it - the thing?” Ariana Grande explains Pro Tools Playlist keyboard shortcuts to Max Martin in studio footage of them working on her new single Yes, And?

“You select the whole thing, and then you do Option-Shift-Down”

MusicRadar · Jan 15, 2024

"People have heard it and loved it." We have an update on that Cradle Of Filth x Ed Sheeran collaboration (and we may still be waiting a while to hear it)

Dani Filth has offered updates on Cradle Of Filth’s team-up with pop sensation Ed Sheeran and the band’s long-awaited 14th album

Metal Hammer · Jan 15, 2024

“If I’ve written a section for an epic ‘John Petrucci on a mountain’ solo, I’d rather do my best impression for the self-satisfaction”: Plini maintains he’s “still a greedy lead player at heart” – so why did he give a solo to Tosin Abasi on his new EP?

Mirage is a welcome return from one of the most exciting guitarists on the planet, with some of Plini’s most daring arrangements yet. He explains why he can play ugly but not evil, and what prompted him to overhaul the pickups on his space-age signature model

Guitar World · Jan 15, 2024

"I owe him an apology. I'd like to sit down with him and have a beer": Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt on upsetting a member of Guns N' Roses and the guitar solo that broke the internet

In 2023, Extreme released their first new album in 15 years, Six. Guitarist Nino Bettencourt also found time to play at the Super Bowl with Rihanna and bust his knee playing basketball

Louder · Jan 15, 2024

"I felt that if I didn't open myself up, then it might limit or hurt the songs": The Cold Stares look back on one of 2023's best albums, Voices

Having delivered a career highlight with Voices, The Cold Stares aren’t resting on their laurels, having already returned to the studio to work on their seventh album

Louder · Jan 15, 2024

Kevin Roldan's Vibrant South America Tour and Excitement for the Future

Discover the vibrant moments from Kevin Roldan's South America tour, filled with electrifying concerts, stylish suits, and camaraderie with friends. Excite...

Top News · Jan 15, 2024

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now, including the Black Crowes, the Black Keys and the Kris Barras Band

Plus five more unruly purveyors of righteous rock'n'roll

Louder · Jan 15, 2024

“You have to be all in. It’s all or nothing”: How Dave Gahan prepares for a Depeche Mode show

The synth-pop giants hit the road again later this month

Louder · Jan 14, 2024

10 classic metal albums celebrating major anniversaries in 2024

From Judas Priest's seminal debut to nu metal and metalcore landmarks, these iconic records all changed the game

Metal Hammer · Jan 14, 2024

10 amazing covers by massive metal bands that you’ve (probably) never heard

From Iron Maiden going full prog to Black Sabbath smashing Smoke On The Water, only completists will have heard these extraordinary covers

Metal Hammer · Jan 14, 2024