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"I promise you this, as long as you are here, I will always be here for you": Watch Slipknot's Corey Taylor break down in tears during an emotional speech to fans

At a recent event to celebrate the release of his new solo album CMF2, Corey Taylor gets emotional during a touching, heartfelt speech about mental health

Metal Hammer · Aug 18, 2023

“The fact that Fender is so passionate about making the Hellcat still blows my mind”: Tim Armstrong's signature acoustic has a new Checkerboard look

Meet the new-look Tim Armstrong Hellcat – same as the old Tim Armstrong Hellcat, but with an all-new two-tone finish

Guitar World · Aug 18, 2023

“An absolute groundbreaker as a player”: His Telecaster mastery was the backbone of records by Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and countless others – watch James Burton demonstrate his incredible chicken pickin’ technique

Beloved by Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Brian May, and innumerable other rock guitar giants, Burton's skill and list of stage and studio credits are mind-boggling

Guitar World · Aug 18, 2023

Britney Spears’ mother Lynne ‘begging’ star to leave LA and live with her amid Sam Asghari divorce

Britney Spears’ mother Lynne has been left “furious” with Sam Asghari for “abandoning” the popstar after filing for divorce, according to a new report.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

Rival Sons confirm Lightbringer album details, launch new single Sweet Life

"It has all of the early elements of what Rival Sons is and was" - Jay Buchanan on new Rival Sons single Sweet Life

Louder · Aug 18, 2023

12 artists on how they beat writer's block and finish songs: "The point when I want to kill myself is usually a good indicator that the track is finished"

We’ve spoken to more than a few music-makers over the years, asking each artist how they decide when a track is well and truly finished. Here’s what they said

MusicRadar · Aug 18, 2023

Gary Young, original Pavement drummer, dies aged 70

Musician featured on the band’s landmark debut album ‘Slanted and Enchanted’

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Lizzo praised by dancers for ‘breaking barriers’ amid US lawsuit

The singer faces allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment from three of her former dancers

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

Jack Antonoff Shares The Behind-The-Scenes Story Of Creating ‘Anti-Hero’ With Taylor Swift: ‘Uh Oh, We’ve Got A Live One’

Jack Antonoff recalls how he and Taylor Swift wrote "Anti-Hero" together ahead of 1989 (Taylor's Version).

Cinemablend · Aug 18, 2023

Music Review: Reneé Rapp delivers bold, cathartic pop on debut album, 'Snow Angel'

Reneé Rapp sings about the trials of trusting oneself and the tribulations of communicating with others on her debut album, “Snow Angel.”

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023