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Iron Maiden won't retire

Iron Maiden will take a break in 2027 after their world tour but band members have no plans to retire.

BANG Premier · Apr 25

“It might be the cleanest SG I’ve seen in quite some time. It’s dream guitar material”: All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including a new accessory that could change the game for guitar swaps

New drops from Gibson, PRS, John Page, Strymon and more...

Guitar World · Apr 25

"You gotta hit rock bottom to move somewhere else." Earthquakes, power struggles, and 16 songs that "sounded like people fighting": the curious tale of The Black Crowes 'lost' album, Tall

"Our studio collapsed. The ceiling dropped ten feet. No-one could get any sleep because of the aftershocks"

Louder · Apr 25

“It’s historically important for music lovers of that genre”: The legal dispute over Black Sabbath’s earliest recordings has been settled – and they could finally be released

The legal beef between Sharon Osbourne and Sabbath’s original manager has been squashed – and it could be good news for fans

Metal Hammer · Apr 24

Is the Justin Bieber renaissance upon us? Eight things you need to know

After years in the wilderness, the Canadian’s artfully restrained Coachella performances – now known as “Bieberchella” – have seen him elevated to the status of pop elder

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Olivia Rodrigo lands fourth UK number one with new song ‘Drop Dead’

Single is the lead from the star’s forthcoming third album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Popstar Olivia Rodrigo scores fourth UK number one single

The 23-year topped the leader board with her brand new song, Drop Dead, the first single from her upcoming You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.

Evening Standard · Apr 24

“My friend’s mom told Harry Nilsson, ‘You gotta hear him play!’ I played and he asked, ‘What are you doing next Wednesday?’”: Val McCallum’s accidental introduction to session work

He’s worked with Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, and others, but doesn’t regard himself as an in-demand studio guy. The gearhead lists some of his favorite tools, including a Tele Custom he didn’t expect to like

Guitar World · Apr 24

“COVID happened. I’m like, ‘I’m not going out there’”: Former Korn bassist Fieldy finally opens up on why he left the band

The founding member stepped back from the nu metal pioneers in 2021

Guitar World · Apr 24

“It’s extremely bizarre. It’s made by this very strange guy, who disappeared. No one knows where he is”: The mystery pedal that became a Sean Lennon favorite

The pedal – made by an elusive pink-haired stranger from Facebook – has become the star of a new Claypool Lennon Delerium track

Guitar World · Apr 24