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"We had a decision to make as to whether we wanted to carry on or not": Steve Harris on Nicko McBrain's departure from Iron Maiden

Nicko McBrain announced his retirement from touring with Iron Maiden earlier this year

Metal Hammer

Taylor review – it’s time to bask in the pop star’s 100-watt joy

This documentary about Swift gathers superfans, ex-colleagues and experts to dissect her career. If she wasn’t around when you were young, this show will make you wish she was

The Guardian - UK

Taylor review – Channel 4 tries hard to unravel the myths, but Swift’s emotional fortress holds firm

4/5 Channel 4’s new two-part documentary dives into the tangle of controversies, criticisms and praise surrounding Taylor Swift

The Independent UK

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Lola Young cancels all shows, says she’s ‘going away for a while’ after collapsing onstage

The 24-year-old recently collapsed onstage in New York

The Independent UK

‘Not a reunion, no new music’: Ronan Keating sets record straight as Boyzone confirm Emirates Stadium gig

The No Matter What hitmakers say London is the most fitting place to ‘say goodbye’ as they bow out on their own terms after more than 30 years together

Evening Standard

Marc Bolan honoured with blue plaque outside London home

The frontman of glam rock band T. Rex died in a car crash in 1977 at the age of 29.

Evening Standard

Liam Gallagher seems to deny reports he drank alcohol at Oasis afterparty

‘Body is a temple,’ Liam posted on X

Evening Standard

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“A portable setup that offers a powerful means of recording and practising”: Fender Link I/O and Fender Studio review

Fender introduces Link I/O and Fender Studio, a potentially potent and exceptionally portable little combo

MusicRadar

“It really is a special set”: Joe Bonamassa’s newest signature pickups are inspired by his Bolin ’Burst – the infamous Les Paul he acquired under extraordinary circumstances

The original pickups found in the famed Gibson that was once played by Tommy Bolin have been recreated in great detail

Guitar World

“Yes, you will be getting a new album next year. It is done”: Ronnie Wood confirms a new Stones album is on the way

And band are planning live dates

MusicRadar

“We’re pretty sad. These instruments have a lot of time and love in them, more than we can express”: New Zealand indie rock outfit The Beths had their gear stolen in France – and are now appealing for its return

The stolen gear includes some pretty rare guitars, including a Burns Club Series Double Six 12-string and a custom handmade guitar by Trent Guitars

Guitar World

“Once you own a Nuno guitar, you are part of my family. Let’s ride!” Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt leaves Washburn to launch his own guitar company and debuts two new S-styles – but the N4 isn’t going anywhere

If Bettencourt can make 'em as well as he can play them then we are all in for a treat. “These are true workhorses built with the same passion I’ve put into every note I’ve ever played” he says

MusicRadar

‘Why are all these twentysomethings at a Killing Heidi show?’ How nostalgia tours took over Australian music

The band are among a wave of artists hitting the road this year to celebrate landmark albums. It reflects deeper trends in the Australian music landscape, where new artists are struggling to cut through

The Guardian - AU

“The essential building blocks of any ‘board”: Fender adds vintage analogue heat to the Hammertone pedal lineup with the Breakup Drive and Boost, both with switchable modes and a budget-friendly $99 price tag

The Hammertone Breakup Drive and Hammertone Boost have abundant tone-sweetening powers with lots of bang for your buck

MusicRadar

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Powerbeats Fit squeezes into the lineup as Beats’ flexible contender

The updated workout earbuds bring a smaller case and redesigned wingtips

Guitar World

“Never did I actually expect to get the chance to see one up close, let alone play one”: Everything that caught my eye at Guitar Summit 2025 – from the grand unveiling of a brand-new guitar company to the year’s most anticipated amp modeler

Rosengarten Mannheim became a scorching-hot cauldron of all things guitar for three days – and there were plenty of highlights

Guitar World

“He pointed out that the bass is the most important thing in a rock song”: Ozzy Osbourne has worked with the biggest virtuosos in the world – but Andrew Watt says he valued the bass above all else

Watt collaborated closely with the Prince of Darkness on his final two albums and discovered he valued one instrument above the rest when it came to dialing in a mix

Evening Standard

Bad Bunny: I want to show off Puerto Rican culture at Super Bowl show

He will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX half-time show in February.

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“He’s on all of the songs, including one that’s 13 minutes - we just didn’t want Pino to ever stop playing": Miley Cyrus pays tribute to legendary bassist Pino Palladino as he’s honoured with the Welsh Music Inspiration award

“If I only had one person to choose to play bass with for the rest of my days, I would choose Pino Palladino,” says Questlove

Louder

Zeppelin and Floyd hoped his magic would rub off on them. The Happy Mondays just wanted to kidnap him. Donovan just dropped the most epic, name-dropping answer to a question ever

After all, why reply with a short response when you can weave a long tale involving Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and more instead?

The Independent UK

New research finds surge of music fandoms caused by craving for community among Gen Z

From Taylor Swift’s Swifties to Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters – fandoms are thriving

Metal Hammer

Watch Slayer charge through Hell Awaits during the fieriest rehearsal video you’ll probably ever see

Lots of metal bands want to tear the house down – Slayer are doing their damnedest to burn it down

MusicRadar

“Due to a specific condition called a vocal fold hematoma”: Avenged Sevenfold postpone Latin American tour after M Shadows reports a ruptured blood vessel in his vocal cord

Dates are set to be rescheduled for January

The Independent UK

Boyzone to return for one-off London gig after six-year hiatus

The nostalgic 90s boyband will perform at the Emirates Stadium in London next June

Evening Standard

Lady Gaga: The Mayhem Ball at the O2 review — put your paws up for the stadium show of the century

5/5 If we could give this show six stars we would

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