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“Bob Rock said, ‘OK, tune up, and we’ll do the rhythm for this song now.’ I was like, ‘What?’” Kirk Hammett didn’t play rhythm guitar on Metallica's first five albums. That all changed with 1996’s controversial Load

In an attempt to explore new musical directions, Hammett was summoned to share rhythm guitar duties with James Hetfield, helping to kickstart a new phase for Metallica

Guitar World · Jun 23

Why Olivia Rodrigo Fans Are Calling Her a 'Fake Activist' After She Praised Anthony Fantano on His Podcast

Olivia Rodrigo's feminist brand faces backlash after her chummy Anthony Fantano podcast interview, with fans calling her a fake activist as Halsey trashes the critic over a 2024 review.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

“I’ve never been very confident as a player. I’ve always felt like I had to work hard, and maybe I didn’t appreciate that I have a natural talent for playing guitar”: Alex Lifeson’s 20 greatest guitar moments in Rush

From fever-dream epics to blistering solos, weird harmonizer effects and 12-string chime, here are Lerxst’s finest hours with the iconic Canadian prog trio

Guitar World · Jun 23

Headline act for Edinburgh's 2026 Hogmanay celebration unveiled

UK dance act Underworld have been announced as the headliners for this year’s Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, with the group also set to provide a live…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

"It's a national anthem of rock." The story of the Kiss classic inspired by the tragic death of a fan

Producer Bob Ezrin sang the guitar solo to Ace Frehley so he could learn it – and Detroit Rock City went on to become Kiss's second-most-played song

Metal Hammer · Jun 23

Gavin Rossdale wants next Bush album 'to be brilliant'

Gavin Rossdale has revealed he's busy recording the next Bush album and he's insisted he wants it "to be brilliant".

BANG Premier · Jun 23

Madonna and daughter 'healed' relationship with a song

Madonna co-wrote a song on her new album with her eldest daughter, and it has helped to "heal" their relationship.

BANG Premier · Jun 23

Olivia Rodrigo announces extraordinary lineup of ‘heroes and friends’ for all-women festival

Steve Nicks and Chappell Roan are part of the line-up for Rodrigo’s charity festival Daisy Chain Fields, with proceeds from the event going to charities advocating for women and girls

The Independent UK · Jun 23

A record collection that belonged to the man who promoted The Beatles and managed the Rolling Stones is going under the hammer

Tony Calder's vinyl collection is being auctioned this week – and it includes one of rock's rarest records

Louder · Jun 23

Madonna slams 'soul-destroying' Instagram

Madonna hates wasting time on "soul-destroying" Instagram and claimed looking at the app for too long makes her "depressed".

BANG Premier · Jun 23