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Classic Interview: Soft Cell’s Dave Ball – “To my mind, Kraftwerk are as influential as The Beatles”

The late synth-pop veteran on synths, production and keeping things simple

MusicRadar

What’s the story? British peer says Oasis will play Knebworth – then rows back

Exclusive: Lady Taylor of Stevenage says suggestion band would perform over five days in July 2026 was ‘hypothetical’

The Guardian - UK

"He will always be loved by fans who loved his music": Dave Ball, founder of Soft Cell and The Grid, has died aged 66

Ball had recently finished work on a new Soft Cell album alongside bandmate Marc Almond

MusicRadar

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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere review – A rote biopic that doesn’t do the Boss justice

2/5 Jeremy Allen White is perfectly convincing in the starring role, but Scott Cooper’s film reduces Springsteen’s life to cliches and generic pop psychology

The Independent UK

Oasis shares tribute to Bonehead as band plays in South Korea without guitarist

Oasis honours Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, who is battling cancer, as they start the Asian leg of their tour in South Korea

Evening Standard

Swedish prog rockers Wolverine announce first new album for a decade

Swedish prog rock quintet Wolverine will release new album, Anomalies, in February

Metal Hammer

Lizzo Sued for Copyright Infringement: Why is Sydney Sweeney Involved in the Lawsuit?

The American rapper-songwriter Lizzo is slapped with another copyright infringement lawsuit for the song featuring a line about Sydney Sweeney.

International Business Times UK

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Shirley Abicair obituary

Australian singer and musician who became a regular on children’s TV programmes in the UK in the 1950s and 60s

The Guardian - UK

“Every working player knows a day will come when something goes wrong with their financial affairs. They’ll need an instrument for that day”: Robert Fripp on the guitars he’s kept, and the one he bought with no intention of playing

The King Crimson mastermind is best known for his ’59 Les Paul Custom, and there’s a reason most of his key instruments have been Gibsons – but he has a few “honorable mentions” too, like the '57 Strat Robin Trower gave him...

Guitar World

“Without him, I don’t know whether I would’ve ever wanted to play guitar”: Tom Morello on why Ace Frehley is his ultimate guitar hero – and why he owes him a “life debt”

Morello discusses how Kiss and the Spaceman were seminal early inspirations

Guitar World

Iron Maiden announce Run For Your Lives North American tour for 2026 including Louder Than Life festival - and they'd like you to keep your phones away

North America needs to get ready to run for its life!

Metal Hammer

“It’s something I’ve never seen in my lifetime. Biggest reunion of all time”: Johnny Marr, one of the Gallagher brothers’ earliest supporters, gives his thoughts on the cultural impact of Oasis’ reunion tour

Marr famously loaned an up-and-coming Noel Gallagher a few guitars when the band was finding its feet – and has been a strong champion throughout their career

Guitar World

Calling all moshers! Get the new Metal Hammer with an exclusive Malevolence cover and cross-body bag

Metalcore’s premiere pit-starters are on the cover of this exclusive edition of Metal Hammer’s latest issue, which comes with a bag unavailable in shops

Metal Hammer

“You have to be prepared to spend hours and hours and hours programming”: Joe Bonamassa on why you’ll never catch him playing an amp modeler

The gear guru admits there are reasons for their surge in popularity, but he personally won’t be making the switch

Guitar World

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"Take cover." Foo Fighters announce 2026 stadium tour with Queens Of The Stone Age - listen to new Foos song Asking For A Friend now

Foo Fighters will be back on the road in 2026!

Medical Daily

KISS Star Ace Frehley's Death Under Investigation After Toxicology Report Ordered

Authorities are investigating KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's death at age 74, with a toxicology report ordered after the rock icon was taken off life support following a brain bleed.

Guitar World

“When I started playing PRS, I never looked back”: John Mayer explains why he got hooked on PRS guitars

The guitarist has also singled out two features of his signature Silver Sky that he believes make it special

Evening Standard

Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dies aged 66: Marc Almond pays emotional tribute to ‘brilliant musical genius’

‘It is hard to write this, let alone process it, as Dave was in such a great place emotionally’ - Marc Almond

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The Independent UK

Taylor Swift and LL Cool J get Songwriters Hall of Fame nod

Songwriters qualify for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a track

Louder

10cc drummer Paul Burgess announces departure from the band

Longstanding 10cc drummer Paul Burgess has announced his departure from the band, ending a relationship that stretches back over 50 years to 1973.

The Guardian - UK

Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66

Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the Grid

International Business Times UK

Bon Jovi Health Update: From Vocal Cord Atrophy to Recovery — Is the 2026 'Forever Tour' Their Last?

After vocal-cord atrophy nearly ended his singing career, Jon Bon Jovi is back with new music and the 2026 'Forever Tour'. Here's how he recovered, what the condition means, and why fans think it might be the band's last big tour.

Guitar World

“The Goldtop Les Paul was the first guitar I bought leading into the Harry rehearsals. I played SNL with it – and every night since”: Mitch Rowland on treading the line between pop superstars and sublime folk fingerstyle – and why touring doesn’t add-up

The Grammy award-winning songwriter and guitarist talks about collaborating with Harry Styles, preferring to “move some air” with real amps on stage, and gets candid about the reality of touring as a solo artist in 2025

International Business Times UK

Keith Urban's 'Sad Confession' After Nicole Kidman Divorce: Truth Behind His 'Lonely and Miserable' Life on Tour

Keith Urban is allegedly feeling 'lonely and miserable' on tour and may be regretting ending his marriage to Nicole Kidman.

Louder

“I once had a flirtation with heavy metal, and I regretted it very much. It didn’t seem to have any sense”: The British hellraisers who put legendary Beatles producer George Martin off working with hard rock bands

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