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“I used a Gibson EB-3 through my time with David, trying to get the same bass sound Andy Fraser got with Free”: How the late, great Trevor Bolder applied melodic flair to anchor this irresistible 12/8 rocker from David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane

Replacing longtime Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti in the Spiders From Mars, Bolder found himself writing basslines on the spot, a challenge he relished. On Drive-In Saturday, he hit the jackpot

Guitar World

“I went, ‘I’m sorry we all couldn’t do it.’ Tom Morello goes, ‘Well, Dan and Maynard are playing with these people.’ I went, ‘I didn’t know that…’” Adam Jones on why Tool weren’t originally going to take part in Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever show

In case Tool fans were wondering why the band wasn’t part of the original lineup...

Guitar World

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are slipping into fascism. It’s up to us to fight back!” Green Day mark their long-awaited Download debut by calling out Trump and Musk and playing all the bangers

Green Day finally made it to Download, and boy did they make up for lost time

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“You wonder if any other drummer could have glued together all the impulses and influences at play”: Alan White’s 10 best performances with Yes

He secured a place in music history with other artists – but he’s best remembered for covering an extraordinary breadth of styles with the ever-changing prog giants

Louder

Pop star Robbie Williams named as new Fifa Music Ambassador

The singer, best known for songs such as Rock DJ and Angels, has co-written a new song, Desire, which will be played before each Fifa match.

Evening Standard

Is the Sabrina Carpenter album art really that offensive?

The internet has been divided over the suggestive cover of the pop princess’s new album, but it’s possible some might be missing the point

The Guardian - US

“I grew up in the greatest time in the history of mankind to be a musician. But now the deck is heavily stacked against old farts like myself!”: The classic rock singer exiled by his old band after writing their biggest hits

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“The goal was to die onstage!” Why retirement is a four-letter word for Metallica’s Kirk Hammett

Metallica’s lead guitarist tells Metal Hammer he doesn’t “believe” in the idea of willingly stepping away from music

Metal Hammer

“You deserve more”: Pulp spoil London with two sets, marvellous production and every hit in their catalogue

Hot off of their comeback album topping the UK charts, Jarvis Cocker’s pop-rock misfits host an extravagant evening at the O2

Louder

Brian Wilson was a musical genius: are there any left?

In pop, which equates genius with innovation, recent artists have not pioneered new forms like those from the 60s. Has the digital age sidelined invention and promoted the derivative for ever?

The Guardian - UK

Brian Wilson was a musical genius. Are there any left?

In pop, which equates genius with innovation, recent artists have not pioneered new forms like those from the 60s. Has the digital age sidelined invention and promoted the derivative for ever?

The Guardian - UK

‘Misshapes, mistakes, misfits’: Pulp’s signature secondhand style has stood test of time

Band’s ‘on the edge of kitsch’ aesthetic is still relevant three decades later as young people focus on vintage clothing

The Guardian - UK

All 7 BTS Members Reunite After Military Service, ARMY Reacts with Joy

The reunion took place at j-hope's solo concert in Seoul, part of FESTA 2025, BTS's annual celebration with fans. While he sang, the other six members of BTS were cheering, and driving the fans insane.

Latin Times

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Australian musician Sara Storer is releasing her eighth solo album but a snapshot of the music industry shows listeners are being swamped by imported tunes.

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The Who’s Roger Daltrey ‘very humbled’ by ‘dream come true’ knighthood

The singer is being honoured for services to charity and music.

Metal Hammer

"This is a band reaching the apex of their powers." Within Temptation blow Download away with a theatrical, emotional set

Within Temptation have a hard task trying to draw Weezer's crowd away, but those who have turned up have been treated to something special

Louder

"Rivers Cuomo even looks like he might smile at one point. Truly a momentous occasion." Weezer smash out the hits for a flawless debut at Download Festival

Weezer roll back the years and roll out the bangers at Donington

Latin Times

Grammys Rework Country Category After Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Win Received Backlash

The 68th Grammy Awards is splitting up its award for Best Country Album following backlash from Beyonce's historic win in the category.

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Evening Standard

Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with More

Over in the singles chart Alex Warren’s Ordinary has been knocked from the top spot by Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild.

The Guardian - UK

Pulp top UK charts for the first time since 1998 with new album More

Sheffield band were last at the top with This Is Hardcore, while Sabrina Carpenter is at No 1 in the singles chart and breaks an album chart record

Evening Standard

Glastonbury star cancels all his 2025 shows amid mental health crisis

He was booked to play one of the festival’s biggest stages - now he’s scrapping every show this year

Guitar World

“I’d never heard it like that, apart from on record, because in the days of Zeppelin, I’d do as much as I could with the one guitar”: 25 years ago, Jimmy Page’s live vision for one Zeppelin classic was fully realized – thanks to the Black Crowes

A new mini-documentary charting the history of Page and the Crowes’ live album, Live at the Greek, has been released

The Independent UK

Slick Rick returns after 26 years with 'Victory' album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns

Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading

Evening Standard

Addison Rae: how a TikTok influencer became the new cool girl of music

Few people have managed to made the pivot from internet personality to music superstar - Rae has

Guitar World

“Bringing together the analog elements that have defined Supro with state-of-the-art cabinet emulation”: Supro’s new Airwaves combo is a 6V6-driven 1x12 with onboard Two Notes tech for vintage-modern versatility

The New York firm’s latest build can push air with vintage, Celestion-powered tones and record DI with customizable IRs for the best of both tonal disciplines

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