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Coachella 2023: historic performers, buzzy acts and a return to form

A record-breakingly diverse and multi-lingual set of acts helped give this year’s desert festival a more contemporary feel

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023

Greta Van Fleet announce Starcatcher world tour

Greta Van Fleet share details of the Starcatcher world tour

Louder · Apr 18, 2023

The story behind every Avenged Sevenfold album cover art

From the striking to the bizarre, here are the stories behind all eight of Avenged Sevenfold's album covers

Metal Hammer · Apr 18, 2023

Phil Collen remembers how he was secretly auditioned for Def Leppard during the making of Pyromania without knowing it

He also reflects on why he thinks the band's Britishness helped them break America with the song Photograph

MusicRadar · Apr 18, 2023

Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella: here are some of music’s daftest gig mishaps

Frank Ocean’s Coachella ice-rink debacle is just the beginning....

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

Taylor Swift reveals how she really feels about ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn after 'split'

Taylor Swift has returned to the stage for her Eras tour following her shocking split from long-term boyfriend Joe Alwyn, but the singer seems to be doing well

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Everything you need to know about Metallica's scorching new album – only in the new Guitar World

Plus! Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton, Steel Panther, Paul Gilbert does Dio, Chris Holmes, the top 10 tools for every gig and tributes to Gary Rossington and David Lindley

Guitar World · Apr 18, 2023

Watch previously lost footage of The Enid from Hammersmith Odeon in 1979

Previously unseen footage of The Enid, shot for The Old Grey Whistle Test, has appeared on YouTube

Louder · Apr 18, 2023

People only just learning what the Charlie Brown move is in the Cha Cha Slide

A DJ Casper fan has taken to social media to reveal the actual dance move to the Charlie Brown command in the Cha Cha Slide, with users hailing him an 'American hero' for answering the age-old question

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Kirk Hammett reveals the secret weapon behind his guitar tone: “I can’t believe I’m telling you about it!”

The elusive piece of gear has sonic ties to Eddie Van Halen, AC/DC and Pink Floyd, and featured throughout new Metallica album 72 Seasons

Guitar World · Apr 18, 2023