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What Did Ian Watkins Do? Lostprophets Singer, Jailed for Attempted Rape of a Baby, Killed at 48 by Inmate

Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, was killed in prison at age 48. He was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby.

International Business Times UK

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts drummer Thommy Price dead at 68

Thommy Price also worked with Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Idol, Debbie Harry, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie Wood and more

Louder

"A significant song of hope!" In 2010, with Yes forging on without him, Jon Anderson teamed up with old pal Rick Wakeman for The Living Tree album

Prog's take on the 2010 The Living Tree album by Yes alumni Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman

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“Those seeking pointers on how to tailor a solo to serve the song would do well to investigate their back catalog”: The Scorpions guitarists list boasts some of rock's most electrifying and underrated players – this is what you can learn from each of them

The German hard rock juggernaut's song-focused approach has required their guitarists to showcase their distinctive styles with a concise blend of taste and technique appropriate to the setting

Guitar World

"I play these songs because my soul and heart are in there..." Former Focus guitarist Jan Akkerman will release a new live album in December

Jan Akkerman also announces live dates for the Netherlands in December and Norway in June

Louder

Metal’s hardest-working band just played the biggest show of their lives – naturally, they pulled out all the stops

Bleed From Within hit a new apex at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum, where they were backed up by special guests, bagpipe players and an uber-passionate audience

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Boycotting Israel has gone mainstream: ‘We’ve never seen such traction before’

After decades of being dismissed as fringe, the boycott call has been taken up by leading figures across arts, sports and politics

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Has Taylor Swift girlbossed too close to the sun with The Life of the Showgirl?

Her latest album has been a commercial smash. But it still leaves a bad taste in the mouth

Evening Standard

“I have yet to be convinced by any song that AI has come up with. Everything sounds like Taylor frickin’ Swift!”: Todd Rundgren on music, microdosing, accidentally creating hit records and why he ditched Pro Tools

“I like to keep busy,” says the legendary artist and producer

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What brands can learn from this year's Britpop summer

Learn how to balance nostalgia and innovation with this pro advice.

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“To me, we were like a Motörhead-type hard rock band, so any kind of ballads were sort of uncongressed”: Sweet Child O’ Mine is Guns N' Roses' most iconic song, but Slash originally wasn't a fan

The guitar slinger has previously dismissed claims that the iconic riff was crafted as a warm-up exercise

Guitar World

Sam Ryder: From Russian bunkers to Wembley — how graft, gratitude and good timing changed everything

Exclusive: As he gears up to play Wembley Arena, Sam Ryder tells the Standard how a gig ticket changed his life and why ‘your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be a success’

Evening Standard

“I attended a Rush show and met this thing called merchandising! My work was everywhere – on jackets, T-shirts, tattoos, Neil’s drum heads…” Hugh Syme was shocked when his 2112 art exploded. But it’s not the piece that most resonates with him

Award-winning Canadian on delicate negotiations with musicians, his pride in working on Neil Peart’s books, and why he’d like to paint if he ever gets time to stop painting

Louder

“One of my favourite things about Robert Smith is his ability to really convey the sadness”: the eight best Robert Smith guest spots

The Cure leader is no stranger to a guest vocal, as this prime selection of his finest cameos proves

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"He had all the best qualities you’d want in somebody." Zakk Wylde speaks about Ozzy Osbourne for the first time since his death

Zakk Wylde sings the praises of late friend Ozzy and says his toughness was among his most impressive qualities

Guitar World

“He was never happier than being on stage – he was ‘Just a singer in a rock and roll band’”: John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and singer, dies at 82

The beloved British band's bassist for over 50 years, Lodge also penned some of their biggest hits, among them I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

International Business Times UK

John Lodge Real Cause of Death: Musician Died Peacefully at 82

John Lodge, bassist and co-lead vocalist of The Moody Blues, has died peacefully at age 82. His family confirmed he was surrounded by loved ones and music in his final moments.

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift scores second-biggest UK charts opening week ever with The Life of a Showgirl

With 432,000 combined units sold in its first week on the Official Chart, only Ed Sheeran’s 2017 ÷ (Divide) has done better

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Taylor Swift breaks UK chart records with album The Life Of A Showgirl

Swift’s album debuts at number one, with her tracks in the top three of the singles chart.

The Guardian - US

John Lodge was a pioneering force of British rock’s most underrated band

The late musician helped steer the Moody Blues into an exciting and groundbreaking new era of psychedelia

Guitar World

“You ain't ever gonna see James Hetfield slag off a young rock star”: Yungblud and Jack Osbourne push back against criticism of the VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute with Nuno Bettencourt, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry

Ozzy's son, Jack, insists that Yungblud was more involved behind the scenes than most people realize

International Business Times UK

Who's Performing at the 'All-American' Halftime Show? Turning Point USA's Response to Bad Bunny Sparks Debate

Turning Point USA announces a competing 'All-American Halftime Show' after the NFL taps Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX, fueling a national debate over culture, language, and who gets to define 'American" identity'.

Latin Times

Grammy-Winning Veteran Addresses Criticism From DHS Over Song That Slams ICE

Grammy-winner singer Zach Bryan addressed criticism from Department of Homeland Security head over his latest song, "Bad News," which slams ICE

MusicRadar

“You’d get the chart positions. ‘Oh, we're Number One again!’ It almost got boring after a while”: Brian May and Roger Taylor recall the making of Queen’s masterpiece A Night At The Opera

“People have a hard time understanding how unsurprising Bohemian Rhapsody was to us," May says

Guitar World

“If the guitar has ever been your sanctuary, you already know you need to be there”: Nuno Bettencourt announces four day guitar camp – and he's recruited some big-name players to help

Steve Vai, Eric Gales, Rick Beato, and Mateus Asato are among the guest stars who will take part

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