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“It's been a real emotional thing bringing this back”: Native Instruments Absynth returns – here’s the inside story, with developer Brian Clevinger

The cult classic soft synth is back, 16 years on from its previous iteration. We sit down with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

MusicRadar

Estates of Jimi Hendrix bandmates sue major label over streaming rights

Court told Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell died ‘in relative poverty’ despite being members of ‘one of the most commercially successful acts’ of their time

The Independent UK

Britney Spears Building an Empire Now Is Best Revenge Against Her Dad: Report

Britney Spears begins a new chapter with business expansion through publishing, film rights and her jewellery line following the end of her conservatorship.

International Business Times UK

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“One night, I decided to be the DJ in Rage Against the Machine - but I was going to do it all on the guitar”: How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits domain of the turntablist

The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered

MusicRadar

“A lot of the floor plan for any Darkness gig is amps. We don’t use simulators because we’re a real band making proper noise”: Why Justin Hawkins and The Darkness like to rock the old-fashioned way

And he reckons their next album could be their answer to Exile On Main St.

MusicRadar

“Often too leaden to float – but it has spells where the more honeyed version of the band is visible”: Nektar’s deluxe edition of A Tab In The Ocean

1972 album, which saw them edging away from psychedelia back to standard rock, returns with live treats that hint at what was to come

Louder

“On the real Arm the Homeless guitar, a dog chewed the headstock. Other than that, they’re absolutely identical”: Tom Morello has been playing a Fender Arm the Homeless replica live and none of us noticed – now it’s available to buy

Five years in the making, the Rage Against the Machine guitar anti-hero’s most iconic instrument has been replicated by Fender – and even Morello admits he can’t tell the difference

Guitar World

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Estates of Hendrix bandmates ‘excluded’ from streaming rights, court told

Owners of the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell are taking legal action against Sony Music Entertainment UK.

Evening Standard

“The guy met me in a Tower Records parking lot and gave me that bass... I’ve recorded every record on it since I got it”: How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter

During the early days of his career, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist was far from a gearhead – but an old Fender changed his tune

Guitar World

"I just love Metallica. I love Lars' drumming": naysayers, listen up - Bill Ward explains why Lars Ulrich is a brilliant drummer

"He's persevering, he works hard. And he's such a nice man"

MusicRadar

Sleep Token’s Caramel has been named the best song of 2025 by The New York Times

Sweet news for the world-beating pop-metal outfit

Metal Hammer

“It was like getting hit in the head with a baseball bat. I fell in love with her instantly. And when that happened, it sparked something”: The new wave classic and No.1 hit that was written in one hour and recorded in one take

“I still make a very good living off of that one song - easily over $100,000 a year"

MusicRadar

John Lennon's Killer Mark David Chapman to Renew Freedom Bid, But 'No Complaint Whatsoever' If Left Behind Bars For Life

John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman is trying to get out of prison again after his parole got denied.

International Business Times UK

London’s O2 Arena announces funding for UK grassroots gig venues

The 20,000-capacity venue will feed revenue back into smaller venues to ‘nurture the next generation of breakthrough artists’

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“These musicians had a rare empathy and sense of exploration. At one point it feels like they’re going to collectively take off”: Tangerine Dream’s Rubycon box set

5-disc collection marks eighth album’s 50th anniversary, complete with two entire concert recordings and bonus Steven Wilson mixes

Louder

"I wasn't allowed to listen to AC/DC or hair metal growing up - my dad thought it was misogynistic": Die Spitz hate being touted as the next big thing. They hate interviews. They love rock

“Sometimes Simon Cowell writes the music for us. Sometimes it’s AI”

International Business Times UK

Forrest Frank Tour: Full Tour Dates, Ticket Price Breakdown and Presale Guide Fans Are Searching For

Forrest Frank announces his 2026 stadium tour. See full tour dates, expected ticket prices and presale details as fans rush for updates.

International Business Times UK

Maddie and Tae Split Explained: Reason Why the Country Duo Say It's 'Not a Breakup'

Maddie and Tae confirm their split after 15 years but insist it is 'not a breakup'. Here is what the duo revealed about their decision and what comes next.

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"There is a huge misconception that this song is about 1969, but it's not": The surprisingly sexual story of the Bryan Adams song fans thought was about innocence and friendship

It turns out Bryan Adams’ hit single Summer Of '69 wasn’t all about childhood, longing and loss

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‘400,000 Songs Are Uploaded A Day’: Simon Cowell On Singers Trying To Get Famous Through Social Media Instead Of Shows Like American Idol

It's a struggle.

Louder

Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics announce mammoth North American tour

Your opportunity to ride like the wind while blessing the rains down in Africa

Cinemablend

I Love How Joe Jonas Got Into The Comments Section After Some Girl Brutally Recorded Him Parallel Parking

Celebrities, they're just like us.

International Business Times UK

Ariana Grande Claims Two New Hits—Just Two Shy Of Charting History

Ariana Grande's Wicked success has put her on the verge of making Hot 100 history. Discover how two new soundtrack hits are powering her towards a massive career milestone.

The Independent UK

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons claims ‘bad decisions’ led to bandmate Ace Frehley’s death

Former Kiss guitarist and founding member died in October from injuries sustained during a fall

Metal Hammer

“Stranger Things is a phenomenon, right? But it’s ending. I hope I reach the point where, when the time comes, we step away gracefully”: Robb Flynn wants Machine Head’s retirement to be like a hit Netflix finale

The Oakland thrashers aren’t bowing out yet, but when they do, their frontman wants it to put a bold exclamation point on their career

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