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Take That review, This Life: Cosy collection of durable, hummable, very English songs

Gary Barlow and co prove to be a safely uplifting choice this festive season

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

“So many people don't understand how, as a lead player, I could idolize someone like Kurt Cobain, but for me, it's also about the songwriting and passion”: Nikki Stringfield has more up her sleeve than glorious shredding with the Iron Maidens

Fresh off the release of her solo debut, Apocrypha, the Schecter signature artist dishes on her love of the Kemper Profiler, the first Iron Maiden riff she learned, and the lasting impact of grunge on her guitar approach

Guitar World · Nov 23, 2023

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT review – Fender's classic beginner electric guitar just got better

Squier's new entry-level Strat brings Leo Fender's most famous creation to the masses and begs the question: is there a better beginner electric guitar on the market?

Guitar World · Nov 23, 2023

Cherry Audio has revived the ARP Pro Soloist, a classic '70s synth used by Tony Banks, Herbie Hancock and more

You can buy it on its own or as part of the new Synth Stack 4, which offers 'everything Cherry Audio' in one collection

MusicRadar · Nov 23, 2023

"People who want to tell you what to do?They should shut the f**k up": Josh Homme on Queens Of The Stone Age providing a "safe space" for personal expression

For Josh Homme, Queens Of The Stone Age will always be a sanctuary for those who refuse to toe the line

Metal Hammer · Nov 23, 2023

“The whole idea of being a great guitar player is nobody can do you like you… Mean Street is the perfect storm of why people don't f**k with Edward Van Halen”: Nuno Bettencourt explains why you’ve gotta give Joe Satriani “a pass”

The Extreme guitarist explains the key to nailing EVH’s tricky intro and says its time to cut Satch some slack

Guitar World · Nov 23, 2023

“I tried to write the heaviest thing I could think of”: The track-by-track guide to Metallica’s Black Album

The Black Album catapulted Metallica to number one worldwide and to immortality. Here’s the story behind its every song, from Enter Sandman to The Struggle Within.

Metal Hammer · Nov 23, 2023

Eurovision 2024: How to get tickets to shows in Malmo, Sweden when they go on sale

Eurovision Song Contest fans will be able to buy tickets for the nine shows taking place in next year’s host country, Sweden

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Girls Aloud reunion tour 2024: Dates, venues, and how to get tickets

Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, and Nicola are reuniting for an arena tour in 2024 in memory of their late bandmate, Sarah Harding

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023

‘He’s a control freak’: 12 bandmates who hate each other, from Oasis to Pink Floyd

Sometimes a petty disagreement can become a lifelong grudge. Louis Chilton picks 11 of the most notorious feuds between musical collaborators

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023