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Floods turn world’s biggest heavy metal festival into mudbath

Organisers forced to cap numbers of ticket holders allowed entry to event in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

The Guardian - UK

Skindred: Smile review – Welsh ragga-metallers mix a joyous sonic cocktail

One minute it’s riffs and political rage, the next it’s summery reggae. Thanks to their craft – and frontman Benji Webbe’s joie de vivre – the band’s barrier-breaking album is a treat

The Guardian - UK

Noel Gallagher refers to brother Liam as Oasis’s ‘tambourine player’

Brothers haven’t performed together since 2009

The Independent UK

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"It left me paralyzed on my right side...I was worried my career was over": Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain suffered a stroke in January, is still recovering.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain reveals the shocking news on social media, Maiden's manager Rod Smallwood also releases statement

Metal Hammer

“A revolutionary approach”: Boss’ latest acoustic guitar amp creates convincing, mic’d-up tones – and all you have to do is plug in

The firm’s AC-22LX amplifier uses new Air Feel tech to get the breathy sound of classic studio-based acoustic mic’ing techniques, without the need for a tape measure

Guitar World

Learn to play 7 of the greatest guitar riffs of the 21st century

Featuring Audioslave, Muse, The Darkness, The Killers, Velvet Revolver and more

MusicRadar

John Lydon has a stalker who claims to be his daughter: "It’s making me a bag of nerves"

A woman in her 50s is stalking PiL frontman John Lydon in Los Angeles, claiming to be his daughter

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“It's not always easy – metal is not a mainstream genre in Japan. But we can expand the range of people who enjoy it”: Lovebites' Midori Tatematsu on her mission to bring 24-fret metal shred to the masses

Their latest album hit no. 5 in the Japanese charts, but Lovebites want to take their virtuosic power-metal sound global. Given Midori Tatematsu can do the impossible with her awe-inspiring solos, world domination won't pose much of a problem

Guitar World

Try not to make a right mess of festival season

Cometh the merest hint of the Great British Summer, cometh a convoy of party-ready funsters heading to a field near you. What’s the worst that could happen? Let Richard Godwin enlighten you...

Evening Standard

“Wings are underrated. It’s difficult to follow The Beatles. It’s like following God”: How Paul McCartney quit the world's biggest band... and triumphed

On this day in 1971 Paul McCartney announced the formation of his new group Wings, who rose in a few short years from college level to an American stadium phenomenon

Guitar World

The Boss AC-22LX could be the acoustic guitar amp you didn't know you needed

They're bringing sexy backline

MusicRadar

Don’t stop the music (… and my £2 billion fund)

Merck Mercuriadis, the song factory investment boss, on why he believes the good times are rolling again at last

Evening Standard

I got shot down many times: ‘Oh, it’s pop. Oh, it’s bubblegum… the logo is ugly and we don’t hear a single!’” How John Wetton and Asia dialled up their debut album

The fleeting moment when a prog supergroup hijacked the US pop charts, becoming 1982's band of the summer

Louder

Miles Kane - One Man Band album review: a return to his roots means he’s back in his comfort zone

The Birkenhead musician makes up in volume for what he lacks in adventure

Evening Standard

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Girl Ray – Prestige album review: squint, and you could be looking at the next Bananarama

The indie trio undergo a pop transformation

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fans speak out about sale of ‘obstructed’ and ‘no view’ tour tickets

Singers are currently on their ‘Eras’ and ‘Renaissance’ world tours

The Guardian - UK

Harlow church on Chemical Brothers album cover granted protected status

Our Lady of Fatima given Grade II* listing thanks to its innovative design and ‘jewel-like’ interior

The Guardian - UK

Broken roads and broken necks: life in pothole Britain

There are an estimated 2m potholes in the UK – and the problem is only getting worse. What does this tell us about the state of the country?

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How to watch Lollapalooza 2023 live stream online: See Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and more

How to watch Lollapalooza 2023 live stream, including schedule, headliners and more info

Guitar World

Wolfgang Van Halen’s new single has a monster tapping solo – featuring his uncle operating his wah pedal

On the latest preview from the forthcoming Mammoth II album, Wolfgang shows that – when it comes to chops – the apple didn't fall far from the tree

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift hands out bonuses totalling over $55m to everyone working on Eras Tour

Caterers, truck drivers, riggers, dancers and more all reportedly received bonuses

Guitar World

“40 minutes of bass solos just ain’t going to work for me”: Meshell Ndgeocello on why she could never be as solo-orientated as Jaco Pastorius

Yes, she’s an A-list bass player, but for Meshell Ndgeocello the groove comes first

The Independent UK

Bride cuts and dyes her wedding dress to wear to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Taylor Swift fan admits she was ‘nervous’ to cut and dye her gown

The Guardian - US

Taylor Swift urged to cancel LA shows in solidarity with striking hotel workers

California lieutenant governor among officials calling for postponement as thousands on strike demanding better pay and benefits

The Guardian - UK

‘Sometimes I feel hunted by dogs on cocaine’: the demons of DJ Koze, summer anthem genius

Was he left in a forest? Does he compose in a monastery? Is he terrified of crowds? Our writer tries to sort fact from wild fiction in conversation with the elusive German bangermeister

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