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Richard Darbyshire death: Former Living In a Box frontman dies aged 65

The group’s current members have paid tribute to the ‘incredible’ singer

The Independent UK

“I moved a refrigerator for them and they said, ‘Here, take this guitar for gas money or whatever’”: How Jack White came upon the castaway guitar he'd use to play Seven Nation Army at the Grammys

The story tracks with someone who has made not one, but two, special cameo appearances on a popular reality TV show about sifting for valuable artifacts in yard sales and antique shops

Guitar World

"It's an ode to a Goth girl who was so into herself that she once held a mirror over my face so she could see herself climax." Sex, vampires and black lipstick: the story of Type O Negative's goth metal anthem, Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)

Allegedly written about a self-obsessed goth Peter Steele was infatuated with, there's a reason Black No. 1 is still on every self-respecting Halloween playlist

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KV331 Audio is giving away one of the best iPad synths we've ever tested for free

SynthMaster 2 for iOS is free until November 17

MusicRadar

“People love our amps because they’re loud. That one line has cemented itself as a tagline for the company”: Marshall has launched Spinal Tap amps that go to Infinity – here’s how ‘the loudest amp ever made’ came together

After starring in Spinal Tap II, the special-edition JVM410H brings a 40-year collaboration in the making full circle

Guitar World

“Journey wanted to make a musical change. Next thing I know I’m in Denver, Colorado with Neal Schon and we wrote our first song together that night”: How Steve Perry became the voice of Journey and took the band to its peak – before he had to bow out

At the moment Perry joined, the band was in danger of being dropped by Columbia Records

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“The Purple Rain guitar was in the corner, his lava lamps were everywhere and the mixing desk had been used by Sly and the Family Stone”: Fine Young Cannibals confirm that She Drives Me Crazy was recorded at Paisley Park using Prince’s studio gear

Its snare sound went on to inspire Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff on a song from the 1989 album

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CMAT to headline Lido Festival 2026 with Father John Misty and more supporting

CMAT will be bringing some sexy to Victoria Park next June

Evening Standard

“I asked Taylor, ‘How would you feel about putting a five-string guitar on a six-string neck tuned in a very strange way”: Taylor teams up with Jacob Collier for signature acoustics that declare standard tuning DAEAD – and they’re accessibly priced

Taylor expands its Jacob Collier signature collection with the Academy 22e and GS Mini, and they're impressively spec'd and offer something completely different for adventurous players

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“I’m not mentioned much in documentaries about Ozzy – at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, not a photo”: Jake E. Lee explains why he felt like a “forgotten footnote” in Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy until Back To The Beginning

The guitarist was part of Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987 and played on two of his albums: Bark At The Moon and The Ultimate Sin

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Mac DeMarco at Eventim Apollo: 'It wouldn't be a DeMarco show without nudity'

4/5 Mac DeMarco has grown up since his wild stage antics caused outrage... but not that much

Evening Standard

“These are a total dream for me”: Jacob Collier's 5-string revolution continues with the arrival of 2 new Taylor signature guitars – which make the unique design more accessible than ever

The multi-instrumentalist has added to his stock of signatures with new GS Mini and Academy acoustics

Guitar World

Liam Gallagher reveals why Oasis tour 'saved his life' as he gives health update

The Oasis frontman, 53, was reportedly put on strict doctors’ orders before the Live ‘25 reunion tour kicked off

Evening Standard

“An incredible gesture, demonstrating once again that artists absolutely understand how vital grassroots music venues are to their careers and to their communities”: Sam Fender to donate his Mercury winnings to the Music Venue Trust

Singer songwriter had already raised £100,000 on his 2024 arena tour

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Evening Standard

Could Mega just be the new Amy Winehouse?

She’s a north London soul star with a remarkable voice — so is Mega the next Amy Winehouse?

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx: House ft John Cale review – haunt me, then! An elegant, brutal taste of the Wuthering Heights OST

Featuring a lugubrious monologue from the Velvet Underground legend, its jagged strings are more reminiscent of that band than anything on Brat

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan singer interviewed by police over comments on stage at Glastonbury

Police said a man in his 30s, understood to be Bobby Vylan, real name Pascal Robinson-Foster, had voluntarily attended an interview on Monday.

The Independent UK

Jack Osbourne shares mum Sharon’s reaction to I’m a Celebrity 2025 appearance

The 40-year-old is heading into the Aussie jungle later this week and hopes to make his family “proud”

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The Independent UK

Dolly Parton says bodyguard once tackled Kevin Costner: ‘You should know better!’

Parton’s song ‘I Will Always Love You’ was famously covered by Whitney Houston for 1992’s ‘The Bodyguard’

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton says mentor Porter Wagoner saw her rise as a ‘threat’

In a new book, the country star recalls tension over pay as her career took off

The Independent UK

Charli XCX opens up on Wuthering Heights collaboration with Velvet Underground icon: ‘It made me cry’

Pop star says she’s a ‘huge fan’ of John Cale as they collaborate on harsh song for new film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel

Metal Hammer

"I'll break both yer arms": Memories of life with Lemmy as a friend and neighbour

Classic Rock writer, former Zigzag editor and Motörhead biographer Kris Needs was also Lemmy’s neighbour in London’s Notting Hill

Louder

Foghat haven't played in the UK for over half a century: This weekend, that changes

Foghat will share a bill with Asia feat. John Payne, so we sat down with Payne and Foghat drummer Roger Earl

Louder

"Sixty years went by in the blink of an eye": Bad Company's Paul Rodgers shares Hall of Fame acceptance speech after missing ceremony

Paul Rodgers thanks his influences in heartfelt speech following Bad Company's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Independent UK

Sam Fender donates his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to charity

The singer won the award in October for his third studio album

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