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“I gave it away… I thought I didn’t need it any more”: Cult Japanese guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka gave away his iconic surfboard guitar. Now he’s got it back for his first-ever world tour at 72 years old

Japan's jazz fusion pioneer is riding a global wave after blowing up on streaming – and he's bringing his bright red surfboard guitar along with him

Guitar World

"We were just snot-nosed punks doing what we were doing. It's pretty amazing that the record has stood the test of time." One of the greatest rock albums of all time celebrates its 40th birthday today

Metallica's Lars Ulrich on his band's masterpiece, Master of Puppets

Metal Hammer

“Independent venues aren’t just part of music history – they’re where the future is written”: Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues

Sign up to Marshall's Amplify scheme and the British amp giant will use one per cent of members' web store purchases to support independent venues

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Harry Styles' Manchester One Night Only show has a big twist

The concert will be streamed on Netflix two days later

Evening Standard

“Maybe I’m Amazed is always a fun song to play and sing. It’s got everything in one incredible tune – plus two guitar solos!”: How Rusty Anderson – a Beatles fan as a kid – ended up playing guitar for Paul McCartney

And how he got Macca to play on his solo album

MusicRadar

“Ignore the cameras, and ignore the Hall Of Fame drummer sitting next to you”: When some drum students find out their regular teacher’s been replaced by Chad Smith

One young student doesn’t initially recognise him

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“There was no plans to stop it. We were still gonna do it, but Ozzy couldn’t”: Legendary metal touring festival Ozzfest will “absolutely” return in 2027

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the successful travelling metal festival will come back nine years after its last edition took place

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10 of the best Roland TB-303 tracks of all time: Aphex Twin, Fatboy Slim, Voodoo Ray and more

Celebrate TB-303 Day with these squelchy bassline classics

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“I don’t know if we’re going to be touring any more after this.” Trent Reznor casts doubt on Nine Inch Nails' future as a live act

The leader of one of rock's greatest live bands suggests their touring days may be coming to an end

Metal Hammer

Cruz Beckham’s Cardiff concert marked by embarrassing ticket blunder

Souvenir tickets distributed to audience members listed the Welsh Capital as part of England

The Independent UK

"It’s a song about inventors and invention." New Peter Gabriel single What Lies Ahead was a work-in-progress performed during 2014's Back To Front tour

Peter Gabriel is releasing a new single every full moon at midnight in the build-up to new studio album o\i.

Louder

"Nothing Is What It Seems was written about Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. They're the liar and the thief in the song": Brinsley Schwarz on his state-of-the-world album Shouting At The Moon

A key figure in 70s pub rock is back with more songs "about politics or idiots with fingers on buttons"

Louder

"It's not something I'd like us to be remembered for. It was a thorn in our side but I'm stuck with it." After lacing their neighbour's water supply with LSD, the Small Faces wrote the hit that ended their career

Not representative of the Small Faces' style and released without their knowledge, Sunday Afternoon became a big hit – and “was the final nail in the coffin in finishing us off"

Louder

Justin Timberlake sues to block release of DWI body cam footage

The lawsuit contends that making the video public would inflict "severe and irreparable harm" on his reputation

The Independent UK

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Lily Allen review, Glasgow: Pop star transforms cataclysmic hurt into something dazzling

4/5 The theatre direction of the West End Girl tour somewhat confines Allen when it comes to any sense of spontaneity, yet her superb storytelling and stage presence make for a captivating watch

The Independent UK

Spice up your wallet: Royal Mint marks 30 years of Spice Girls with commemorative coins

The collection includes five different packaging designs, each showcasing a member of the group, and is available to buy from March 3

Louder

"The jams that turned into songs on the album began with us playing out in the woods at night. Crazy spirit." Meet Ever Age: The 21st-century power trio whose debut album might just be a once-in-a-generation record

Something strange is happening in the Vancouver woods

Louder

Eric Clapton announces US tour dates

Clapton's US dates are in addition to his previously announced run of European shows and Royal Sandringham Estate festival appearance

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“I took the one lesson and left and never went back. I got to learn how to play guitar by myself”: Joan Jett on defying stereotypes and teaching herself guitar by playing along to Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath records

The Godmother of Punk recalls being told by her guitar teacher that she could only play folk music on acoustic guitar – and that rock was strictly out of bounds

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"Our new setlist is full of hope and energy." Mongolian metal sensations The Hu announce their biggest UK and European tour ever

The Mongolian metal heroes will return to the UK after supporting Iron Maiden in July

MusicRadar

“It’s my legacy as a human - like raising my kids, marrying my wife, and honouring my parents”: Brandi Carlile on helping Joni Mitchell return to the stage

Her new album includes a tribute to her friend and influence

MusicRadar

“Undoubtedly the most versatile lunchbox amp Victory has ever made... High-gain amps rarely come with clean channels this good”: Victory MKX Lunch Box Head review

The British amp specialist unveils its most advanced lunchbox amp to date

Louder

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter announce rescheduled and expanded North American tour

Additional anarchy in the US

Guitar World

“That’s why I don’t like old Les Pauls”: The reason Adrian Smith isn’t keen on some vintage Gibsons

The Iron Maiden guitarist swapped LPs for Jacksons in the ‘80s, because he’d grown tired of one key feature

Latin Times

Who Paid for Shakira's Historic Zócalo Concert, and Why It Sparked a Political Storm in Mexico City

When Shakira announced a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo, the headline quickly shifted from music to money. Long before the Colombian superstar took the stage before an estimated 400,000 people, the question dominating political debate and social media was simple and loaded: Who was paying for it.

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