I love the convenience, but is Tidal making me antisocial? What happened, man? I used to be cool! What Hi-Fi? · Feb 6
“I guess people just don’t think like we do”: Maynard James Keenan thinks Puscifer are in the “third side-project category” but is happy on the side of the underdog The singer believes the band have been “marginalised” due to the greater commercial success of his other two projects, Tool and A Perfect Circle Metal Hammer · Feb 6
"James says, 'Kill him!' This guy looks at the two of us and says, 'Who’s gonna kill me?' And James pointed at me." Dave Mustaine looks back on Metallica's wild early days Metallica's early years were a wild ride Metal Hammer · Feb 6
“I taught myself to scream in secret, in the car and the shower. I kept that in my back pocket until we’d had a few rehearsals!” Meet Cwfen, the Scottish doomgazers ruling the night with haunting shows and steel guitar picks Guitarist-singer Agnes Alder and lead guitarist Guy DeNuit on finding success when they least expected it, bidding against big names over rare gear, and how a Game Boy and Nirvana tab book changed their lives forever Guitar World · Feb 6
“Words fail me in describing his impact. He was on the session when history was made. He came up with the parts we all studied. He produced the records we all worshipped”: Why Steve Cropper was one of guitar’s most humble heroes The departed soul man was the Stax band’s MVP, writing and driving the R&B classics that ruled the ’60s Guitar World · Feb 6
“It's not that I don't want to stay, it's that my hands are betraying me”: Dave Mustaine says his hand problems are forcing him to end Megadeth His worsening condition means his playing days are numbered Guitar World · Feb 6
“The jazz people were laughing when they saw me at the audition with my Telecaster”: Steve Morse says the music school jazz snobs were not impressed by his choice of guitar After flunking the audition simply because of his guitar choice, Morse could have turned deep purple with rage – but it was the making of him Guitar World · Feb 6
Not The Same As It Was: Harry Styles announces special one-off Manchester show with cut-price £20 tickets Fans have to submit ticket requests MusicRadar · Feb 6
Underworld at the O2 Academy Brixton review: fast and filthy euphoria from the dancefloor veterans 4/5 The thirtieth-anniversary celebration of Born Slippy .NUXX throws everything at the kitchen sink and then some more Evening Standard · Feb 6
Justin and Hailey Bieber are 'ignoring the noise and focusing on their own lives' Justin and Hailey Bieber are happy and 'ignoring the noise' around their marriage. BANG Premier · Feb 6
“We store our amps and gear in our mom’s basement – that’s where we go to practice and write”: Joyer combine sweet pop hooks with tension, weirdness and gritty guitar solos – and their mom can't get enough of it Oh, brothers, where art thou? Making loud shoegaze in the basement, probably... Their parents raised ’em right! Guitar World · Feb 6
"The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self." Twisted Sister cancel 50th anniversary reunion tour as Dee Snider quits due to health issues The future of Twisted Sister will be decided in the coming weeks Metal Hammer · Feb 6
A lounge cover of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath was “the creepiest thing” Ozzy Osbourne ever heard: “Which coming from him is the biggest compliment” Pop-rockers The Cardigans put a chilled-out spin on the Black Sabbath song in 1994, and singer Nina Persson says the Prince Of Darkness was freaked out by it Metal Hammer · Feb 6
Danny L Harle: Cerulean review – an earnest homage to early 00s bangers or a poor imitation? On a high-minded album boasting a weighty guest list including Dua Lipa and Clairo, the superproducer lacks the hooks of the pop-trance he’s so heavily influenced by The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
Guitar World · Feb 6 “An outline that’s both striking and original with an almost bygone vibe”: West Valley Indiana review A new name on the UK’s vibrant guitar-making scene, West Valley comes to market with a vision inspired by the golden era of guitar design
The Guardian - US · Feb 6 ‘It’s gonna be a huge party’: Bad Bunny set for Super Bowl stage as Trump skips event Puerto Rican rapper to follow Grammy victory and anti-ICE speech with show on most-watched US TV event of the year
BANG Premier · Feb 6 Kindness is a free currency, says Lady Gaga Lady Gaga has hailed her parents for instilling good values into her.
BANG Premier · Feb 6 Charli XCX reflects on 'heavenly' Wuthering Heights experience Charli XCX has revealed that she loved working on the Wuthering Heights soundtrack.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra: Vila review – imaginative mood music from a virtuoso The Brazilian guitarist is joined by the 16-piece ensemble for an album that showcases his dextrous blend of finger-picked melody and percussive strumming
Louder · Feb 6 Steve Hackett's on the front cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now! Plus Big Big Train, Neal Morse, Karnivool, Darryl Way's Wolf, Happy The Man, Soen, Wolverine, Textures, Tiger Moth Tales, Esoterica and loads more...
BANG Premier · Feb 6 Normani: I feel more creative than ever Normani has revealed how she's feeling ahead of releasing new music.
Louder · Feb 6 "The title track features a blistering, grandstanding, once-in-a-lifetime vocal." Jay Buchanan is captivating and contrary on Weapons Of Beauty Rival Sons singer Jay Buchanan’s solo album is full of heart, blues and soul
BANG Premier · Feb 6 Beyonce competes against herself, says Normani Normani has heaped praise on Beyonce, admitting that she's one of her biggest inspirations.
Louder · Feb 6 "It was a nightmare to mix, but we got it sounding raw and filthy." The Black Keys announce "primal" new album Peaches!, launch first single The Black Keys have also announced two UK shows for later this year
The Independent UK · Feb 6 How Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones and Charlie Puth are preparing for the Super Bowl pregame stage Brandi Carlile plans to perform “America the Beautiful” live at the Super Bowl, without prerecorded tracks