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"There were many times when I couldn’t stop crying before a show." How one of Japanese metalcore's biggest stars reinvented himself and left behind his tough guy persona

Former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo Kinoshita shares how Knosis helped him embrace his identity

Metal Hammer · Jul 1

Was Victor Willis Gay? Why the Question Is Trending Following 'YMCA' Co-Writer's Death at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, passed away at 74. Known for hits like 'Y.M.C.A.', his legacy transcends music, sparking discussions on LGBTQ+ culture and artistic intent.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

“My guitar wouldn’t stay in tune. Jack said, ‘You know what? I bet you’re a bass player.’ That was the beginning of it all”: How Jack White turned a childhood friend into a powerhouse bassist – then invited him to join his solo band decades later

Session player Dominic Davis has lent his chops to tunes by Pharrell Williams, Adele, and Beyoncé, and he has Jack White partially to thank for it…

Guitar World · Jul 1

Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027

Canada is set to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year

The Independent UK · Jul 1

“We didn’t think he was up to it. He was perfectly capable of playing the major and minor chords in the right place, but not the lead”: Brian Robertson’s early reservations on Scott Gorham joining Thin Lizzy

Robertson wasn’t filled with confidence when Gorham first joined the band

Guitar World · Jul 1

“He said, ‘No, no, no. Paul can do that,’ and he did it. He did exactly what was needed in like, 10 minutes”: Mick Jagger says he had to check with Andrew Watt that Paul McCartney's bass playing was "punk" enough for new Rolling Stones song Covered In You

“I said to Andy, ‘Is he into this?’ Because it's really a punk tune, and it's going to go really fast," remembers Jagger

MusicRadar · Jul 1

"There’s two days missing from my life. Apparently, we had a really good time!" That time The Cure's Robert Smith went on a 48 hours drinking session with David Bowie's guitarist, then offered him a job

Robert Smith and Reeves Gabrels got together in 1997 to rehearse for David Bowie’s 50th birthday gig, then hit the town to celebrate. Things got messy

Louder · Jul 1

The Motown Museum's $75M expansion aims to honor Detroit's musical legacy

The Motown Museum in Detroit is undergoing a $75 million expansion that is slated to open in 2027

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Warning as Glasgow braces for two very different ‘parades’ on the same day

REVELLERS in Scotland’s biggest city have been warned not to confuse two very different “parades” this weekend ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

“You might think, ‘Is he so wrapped up in the problems of being human? is this who he is all day?’ It’s not!” Why the happy, positive Bruce Soord writes sad, melancholy solo albums

Ghosts In The Park contains songs he’d never take to The Pineapple Thief, or talk about in coffee shops. He explains how he found the collection of stories in hotel rooms

Louder · Jul 1