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NAMM 2023: Ernie Ball Music Man overhauls its Steve Lukather signature lineup with Heat Treated pickup-loaded L4 models

Said to be “the culmination of over 30 years of collaboration” between the two, the L4 models arrive with an array of pickup configurations – with a standout Steamroller limited-edition version also flashing a double-locking floating tremolo

Guitar World · Apr 13, 2023

Rita Ora joins Eurovision performers line-up as semi-final acts announced

Chart-topper Rita Ora has joined a list of Eurovision performers as she is set to take to the Liverpool stage during the semi-final of the singing competition

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Metallica fan in New Zealand becomes first person in the world to buy 72 Seasons over the counter

With release day arriving in NZ before the rest of the world, Jesse Saywell was at the front of the queue for Metallica's 72 Seasons

Metal Hammer · Apr 13, 2023

OPINION - Outrageously high ticket prices and rip-off resales are killing live music

The first time I went to see Oasis in concert was in September 1994. It was the week their debut album, Definitely Maybe, was released and I paid £7 to see them at the Hacienda in Manchester. Buying the ticket was pretty painless — I just went to Piccadilly Records,…

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

Ex-pop star Kauan Okamato alleges sexual abuse by Japanese producer Johnny Kitagawa

Kitagawa denied other allegations of abuse during his lifetime

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Metallica: 72 Seasons review – a poignant if protracted nostalgia kick

With weighty lyrics referencing James Hetfield’s ongoing recovery and harking back to the band’s formative British influences, 72 Seasons has the edge of Metallica’s 80s heyday – albeit one blunted by overlong songs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth on his collaboration with Ed Sheeran: "it's got acoustic guitars...but also a blast beat"

Cradle Of Filth frontman Dani Filth offers update on his collab with Ed Sheeran, says their team-up is a "marriage made in heaven"

Metal Hammer · Apr 13, 2023

Sam Smith review – slow start gives way to a supercharged queer romp

After a sluggish first half, the party begins: Smith’s shirt is ripped off and dancers grind on a giant statue of Aphrodite

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

The 1975's Matty Healy: "The era of me being a f***ing a***hole is coming to an end"

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy removes himself from social media in hope of evolving from a "f***ing a***hole" into "just a bloke"

Louder · Apr 13, 2023

NAMM 2023: Fender Audio unveils the RIFF – a portable Bluetooth speaker and practice amp with a maple wood touch control panel

The stylish new hybrid speaker and amp aims to corner the music listening market among guitar players

Guitar World · Apr 13, 2023