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Aled Jones admits being parodied on satire show was his only ‘trendy’ school moment

The Welsh singer became an instant chart success in 1985 with ‘Walking in the Air’

The Independent UK · May 26

“I wanted to have the most Steve Vai song possible on the record – but I didn’t want it to be the classic guitar battle”: Matteo Mancuso on his blockbuster Steve Vai collaboration – and the advice the guitar icon gave him

The Sicilian guitar maestro wrote the breathtaking Solar Wind to be the most Steve Vai song he could possibly write – and for the man himself to guest on

MusicRadar · May 26

“We partied every night! We would have a hotel room and just give the details out to friends and girls, ‘We’ll see you there!’” The story of the song that made Judas Priest icons in America

With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond

Metal Hammer · May 26

Billy Idol thought his career might only last six months, but why?

Billy Idol has reflected on his unlikely rise in the music industry after winning an AMA.

BANG Premier · May 26

Karol G: I found purpose through my music

Karol G has reflected on her journey in the music business.

BANG Premier · May 26

Billy Idol honoured with lifetime achievement award for 50 year music career: ‘We thought it may only last about six months’

‘I’ve been able to live my dream, and it’s really all because of you,’ Idol told fans at the 2026 American Music Awards

The Independent UK · May 26

Aled Jones reveals the one time he felt ‘trendy’ at school

The singer was catapulted to fame as a teenage chorister.

Evening Standard · May 26

"I kept telling myself that if I made it out of hospital I would sing for the rest of my life." After fronting Skid Row and battling cancer, Erik Grönwall is enjoying the freedom to do what he wants to do

Having sung with H.E.A.T, Skid Row and Michael Schenker, Erik Grönwall has released Bad Bones, his first solo album of original material in 16 years

Louder · May 26

AMAs 2026: K-pop dominates major categories with wins for BTS and ‘Golden’

BTS has become the first Asian act to receive Artist of the Year twice, after first winning in 2021

The Independent UK · May 26

Idol honoured for career he expected to last six months

The Rebel Yell singer has received a lifetime achievement accolade to a standing ovation at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

AAP · May 26